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.
left strut leaking on a 2005 explorer that has had every "check up" with full reports and multi point inspections from the day I bought it. third problem being fixed by warranty but annoying because the car is out of my possession yet again.
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left strut leaking on a 2005 explorer that has had every "check up" with full reports and multi point inspections from the day I bought it. third problem being fixed by warranty but annoying because the car is out of my possession yet again.
- Melissa G., Lompoc, CA, US