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.
4.0
definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
$280
Average Mileage:
115,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
check the pigtail that connects to the evap canister solenoi (1 reports)
March 27, 2009 the check engine light started setting code P0466, local garage replaced the Evap. Canister vent solenoid...the problem went away for 10.5 months...Feb. 8th 2010 it came back...I took it to a different shop...they determined it was the same solenoid bad again even though I requested they check the voltage...they said it was another bad solenoid and replaced it.."WRONG"...I took the car to local Ford dealer for RECALL on shifter circuit board 2-10-2010...It set the code again...I gave them permission to diagnose the problem ....he came back with the plug to the evap. vent solenoid in his hand...said we found the problem...replaced the Evap. Cannister Vent Solenoid Pigtail....(3U2Z-14S411-JZA)...car has had several starts and stops since and problem has not returned...I took the part back to the other garage and showed them what that had apparently fixed the problem...which I had requested them to check...The mechanic when showed the plug...said "the hot voltage was good--The Ground looked a little "funky", but I thought it was ok.....based on what I saw on another site...Exployers, Ranges, and Mazada B100 can all have this problem ??? If you are getting OBD Code ll, P0466, before you get carried away changing EVAP. Canister Solenoids...Check this Pigtail...especially the ground....
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March 27, 2009 the check engine light started setting code P0466, local garage replaced the Evap. Canister vent solenoid...the problem went away for 10.5 months...Feb. 8th 2010 it came back...I took it to a different shop...they determined it was the same solenoid bad again even though I requested they check the voltage...they said it was another bad solenoid and replaced it.."WRONG"...I took the car to local Ford dealer for RECALL on shifter circuit board 2-10-2010...It set the code again...I gave them permission to diagnose the problem ....he came back with the plug to the evap. vent solenoid in his hand...said we found the problem...replaced the Evap. Cannister Vent Solenoid Pigtail....(3U2Z-14S411-JZA)...car has had several starts and stops since and problem has not returned...I took the part back to the other garage and showed them what that had apparently fixed the problem...which I had requested them to check...The mechanic when showed the plug...said "the hot voltage was good--The Ground looked a little "funky", but I thought it was ok.....based on what I saw on another site...Exployers, Ranges, and Mazada B100 can all have this problem ??? If you are getting OBD Code ll, P0466, before you get carried away changing EVAP. Canister Solenoids...Check this Pigtail...especially the ground....
- kcnomad, Smithville, MO, US