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Not Going Into Reverse
2005 Ford Explorer (Page 1 of 2)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
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- Typical Repair Cost:
- $2,810
- Average Mileage:
- 93,900 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 22 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (13 reports)
- replace transmission (7 reports)
- rebuild transmission / rebore bushings (2 reports)
transmission problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Started not wanting to go into reverse without revving up and then it started having issues in when in drive. This will be the 2nd 2005 Ford Explorer in our family to have this issue. Have not gotten it fixed due to it costing so much. Ford, I am sure, is aware of this problem and needs to issue a recall and replace these transmissions at no charge to the consumer.
- Pamela E., Rossville, US