8.7

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$150
Average Mileage:
48,350 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace alternator (3 reports)
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problem #3

Jun 182008

Explorer 4.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles

I'LL REPEAT, MY 04 FORD EXPLORER IS THE BIGGEST PIECE OF JUNK THAT I HAVE EVER OWNED. I WILL NEVER EVER BUY ANOTHER PIECE OF SH*T FORD AGAIN.......EVER.

FORD SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO SELL A PIECE OF CRAP LIKE THIS.

IT'S CHEVY'S FOR MR FOR NOW ON.

- Chris B., Saint Charles, MO, US

problem #2

Jan 092013

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles

Was driving down the highway one night when I noticed my lights beginning to dim. Didn't make it much further until eventually I was on the side of the highway calling a tow truck and having it taken to a garage near me to have the alternator replaced. I can't remember how much the replacement cost me or whether or not it is normal at this mileage to need to have the alternator replaced, but it was certainly very annoying. This vehicle has given me continuous issues though, so it's not surprising.

- Christopher S., Tampa, FL, US

problem #1

Feb 152005

Explorer XLS 6.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles

It is just stupid i had go a week without my auto just for this!!

- Paula S., Mooresville, IN, US