6.7

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$800
Average Mileage:
77,650 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace front differental seals (3 reports)
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problem #3

Jan 122012

Explorer LS 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,807 miles

Just another problem with a bad design. thank you for your time. happy new year to all.

- thompson 5, Paris, KY, US

problem #2

Feb 062010

Explorer XLT 4.0V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,000 miles

front pinion seal is leaking slinging oil every where. this is our second and last explorer nothing but trouble

- Shawn G., Campbellsburg, IN, US

problem #1

Oct 172007

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles

When I was changing the oil I noticed that all three seals in the front differential were leaking. Took it to the dealership and they replaced them for $800. In 15000 miles two of the seals started to leak again. I didn't get it fixed again, just got rid of SUV

- jt893, Cato, WI, US