8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
161,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most common solutions:

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problem #1

Jan 032019

Explorer XLT 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 161,000 miles

There is a gear pin in the shifting console that tells the ignition that the car is in park but the pin is missing so the keys are stuck in the ignition until I pop the shifting cover and physically push the park lever. So either I leave the keys in the vehicle and don't lock my doors or every time I get out I have to go through the process I mentioned earlier. It is a real pain and sometimes I'm in a hurry and just don't have time for it. Ive read a lot of articles saying this is a common problem with this model. Not sure why Ford has done nothing about it! Kind of ridiculous problem to have

- Tyler C., Lawton, US