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.
When auto AWD engages, it will not go "back" to rear wheel drive. Gets "stuck" between all wheel and rear wheel. Had transfer case rebuilt once(alledgedly). Dealership treated the symptom and not the problem. Couldn't find the problem. Transfer case is now in need of another rebuilding plus original problem of why this happens needs to be solved.
Car is now past warranty and both the dealership and Ford have said this is now my problem.
This car is a piece of garbage and FORD WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT OR THE PEOPLE WHO THE CERTIFY TO FIX THEIR PRODUCT.
I am a 37 yr old salesman who puts between 30,000 and 40,000 miles a year on my cars. I trade up every 3 yrs. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD AGAIN. THESE CARS ARE GARBAGE.
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When auto AWD engages, it will not go "back" to rear wheel drive. Gets "stuck" between all wheel and rear wheel. Had transfer case rebuilt once(alledgedly). Dealership treated the symptom and not the problem. Couldn't find the problem. Transfer case is now in need of another rebuilding plus original problem of why this happens needs to be solved.
Car is now past warranty and both the dealership and Ford have said this is now my problem.
This car is a piece of garbage and FORD WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT OR THE PEOPLE WHO THE CERTIFY TO FIX THEIR PRODUCT.
I am a 37 yr old salesman who puts between 30,000 and 40,000 miles a year on my cars. I trade up every 3 yrs. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD AGAIN. THESE CARS ARE GARBAGE.
- jbrunner, Milwaukee, WI, US