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.
These turn signals are killing me, 1 burns out every month or two. When I buy them, they come in packs of 2 bulbs. I've had to buy 5 packs of bulbs so far and just replaced my last new one I had over the weekend. The lights bulbs are dual use brake/turn lights, the brake light wire has never burned out (yet), but these turn signals are killing me. Thankfully it pops up on the in-dash LCD screen, but come on!! 10 new light bulbs in a year and a half is a little excessive is it not??
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These turn signals are killing me, 1 burns out every month or two. When I buy them, they come in packs of 2 bulbs. I've had to buy 5 packs of bulbs so far and just replaced my last new one I had over the weekend. The lights bulbs are dual use brake/turn lights, the brake light wire has never burned out (yet), but these turn signals are killing me. Thankfully it pops up on the in-dash LCD screen, but come on!! 10 new light bulbs in a year and a half is a little excessive is it not??
- drivingaround, Las Vegas, NV, US