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:
$240
Average Mileage:
65,000 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
ford dealer had to replace all 4 tire pressure sensors (1 reports)
The low tire pressure indicator kept coming on, visited my local ford dealer and they found a bad/loose sensor floating around in my tire( silly me had just replaced all 4 tires at the goodyear dealer) and Ford dealer indicated that they (Goodyear) had damaged the retainer straps causing the low pressure and that I was on the hook for the new sensor/strap, I agreed but then mentioned that after my last visit to them they had assured me that all of my wheel hubs/bearings were ok to travel but I ended up being out of state and my right rear wheel bearing self-destructed locking up my right rear wheel. When I returned to pick up my truck I was informed verbally that they had replaced 3 of my tire pressure sensors/straps at no charge and that I was still responsible for 1 sensor/strap assembly. I was still kinda bugged but figured that it was a mute point and paid the bill. Also they verbally mentioned that they had also checked all of the wheel hubs/bearing assemblies. Hmmmmmm
- jonboy,
Phila, PA, US
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This truck is nothing but problems and a gas guzzler
- Lisa M., Mineola, NY, US