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.
2.3
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,704 miles
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2005 Ford Explorer. Consumer writes in regards to premature failure of ball joints. The consumer stated after a scheduled tire rotation, it was discovered the upper ball joints were out of specifications, which resulted in them being replaced. The consumer stated the front suspension was severely compromised.
- Statesboro, GA, USA
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- Statesboro, GA, USA