2003 Ford Explorer
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2003 Ford Explorer one of our worst vehicles on record. "Avoid like the plague" is putting it lightly. The 2002-2005 Explorer has a very well-established record of expensive transmission failure at under 100k miles. The Explorer has an enclosed transmission which is typically replaced with a rebuilt transmission at a cost of almost $3,000. Another common problem for the 2002-2003 Explorer is wheel bearing failure at around 90k miles, with a typical repair bill of $500 to $1000 depending on how many wheel bearings failed. Adding insult to injury, the 2002-2005 Explorer also has a massive problem with the rear panel cracking. While it's a minor annoyance compared to transmission failure, ironically the crack usually goes right through the Ford logo.
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- body / paint problems
- transmission problems
- wheels / hubs problems
- interior accessories problems
- engine problems
- drivetrain problems
- AC / heater problems
- windows / windshield problems
- brakes problems
- suspension problems
- electrical problems
- seat belts / air bags problems
- exterior accessories problems
- cooling system problems
- steering problems
- lights problems
- clutch problems
- exhaust system problems
- fuel system problems
- miscellaneous problems
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