CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2002-2005 Explorer has a very well-established record of expensive transmission failure at under 100k miles. The Explorer has an enclosed transmission which is typically replaced with a rebuilt transmission at a cost of almost $3,000.
Adding insult to injury, the 2002-2005 Explorer also has a massive problem with the rear panel cracking. While it's a minor annoyance compared to transmission failure, ironically the crack usually goes right through the Ford logo.
7.9
pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,248 miles
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: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, fluid was discovered on the driveway from an unknown source. Upon further inspection, the steering gear box was leaking power steering fluid. Although the vehicle was not seen by a dealer, the contact continued to monitor the power steering fluid level.
- North Dartmouth, MA, USA
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- North Dartmouth, MA, USA