CarComplaints.com Notes: The previous generation of Explorer was so awful that the redesign in 2006 was greeted with much optimism. That didn't last long.
The transmission continues to be the Explorer's worst reliability problem. Owners report shifting hard & lunging, typically starting as low as 40k miles with a $1,600 average repair bill. On top of that, the radiator is prone to failure around 60k miles. Repairs for the radiator run $500 to $1,000 & many owners report they've had to replace the radiator multiple times for leaks, indicating a possible design defect in the OEM replacement parts.
Ford did make some significant changes to improve handling and safety. Electronic stability control was added in addition to side impact air bags, but beyond that this is a vehicle that should be avoided at all costs.
As i was "trying" to leave work one afternoon, i couldn't get my car out of Park. I was pulling it so hard (yes i know this next part is really bad), the little orange marker telling you what gear your car is in, it was highlighted in Neutral... That's two gears from Park.... I had several co-workers trying to help me and no one could get it. Needless to say, my night really sucked because i had to wait for a tow and i wanted to bring it back to the Dealership i bought it from, 17 miles away.
The next morning, the dealership called to tell me, it was actually a recall issue but i was never told about it.
look for more complaints from me... based off of this experience!!
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
As i was "trying" to leave work one afternoon, i couldn't get my car out of Park. I was pulling it so hard (yes i know this next part is really bad), the little orange marker telling you what gear your car is in, it was highlighted in Neutral... That's two gears from Park.... I had several co-workers trying to help me and no one could get it. Needless to say, my night really sucked because i had to wait for a tow and i wanted to bring it back to the Dealership i bought it from, 17 miles away.
The next morning, the dealership called to tell me, it was actually a recall issue but i was never told about it.
look for more complaints from me... based off of this experience!!
- Tara T., Emmaus, PA, US