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.
8.0
pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
26,200 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
need to replace rear bearing second time (1 reports)
new truck picked up in December 2006 and in march abs light on/off took to dealer was told that it was computer and just needed a reset well fix lasted just past the service driveway then was told it was rear axle assembly it was replaced with a rebuilt due to warranty and guess what today at 68k miles the right rear bearing were grinding as my right rear tire locked up on the expressway limped off and made it to goodyear service center they pulled and right rear and I watched the remains of the bearing (just dust spill out as the tire was pulled guess what gonna need a bearing and hopefully thats all...maybe I better have them check everything all the way around LOL..
Vehicle's ABS, Stability, and wrench warning lights came on while I was traveling about 35 miles an hour. Had previous warning light problems - just a sensor issue with no real problem.
I turned into a parking lot and the vehicle would not travel more than 2 miles an hour with a grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. Dealership reported the the sensor ring had cracked
- dtwdave,
Royal Oak, MI, US
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new truck picked up in December 2006 and in march abs light on/off took to dealer was told that it was computer and just needed a reset well fix lasted just past the service driveway then was told it was rear axle assembly it was replaced with a rebuilt due to warranty and guess what today at 68k miles the right rear bearing were grinding as my right rear tire locked up on the expressway limped off and made it to goodyear service center they pulled and right rear and I watched the remains of the bearing (just dust spill out as the tire was pulled guess what gonna need a bearing and hopefully thats all...maybe I better have them check everything all the way around LOL..
- jonboy, Phila, PA, US