8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$70
Average Mileage:
144,800 miles
Total Complaints:
6 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (5 reports)
  2. replace idle air control (1 reports)
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problem #6

Apr 042012

Explorer XLT 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 155,000 miles

This explorer randomly quits. And it randomly will not start. The engine turns over, but does not start. It may not occur for a month or more of routine driving. Thought it was the cam sensor. Replaced it. Did not fix problem. Spent more than $500 on problem including dealer diagnostics, brain box replacement, fuel system repair (pump and filters) and vacuum system repair. 3 months later, stranded again. If I let it sit for awhile (an hour or two). It will start. Sounds funny, but seems to occur more after filling tank with fuel. Have been stranded at the pump more than a few times.

- Keith P., Idaho Falls, ID, US

problem #5

Oct 072009

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 115,000 miles

I did alot of thing to fix the problem of my truck randomly not starting. The last thing I replaced was the Idle air control. It was around $66 at the auto parts store, and quite possible the easiest thing I have ever changed in a vehicle. So far no problems 2 months later.

- Rian D., Portland, OR, US

problem #4

Nov 012010

Explorer LX 3.4L V6

  • Manual transmission
  • 173,655 miles

engine sometimes does not crank,turn key and nothing. Car does this at the most important times,really upsetting. Not sure but, after trying to crank car several times it starts

- Mac M., Sumter, SC, US

problem #3

Jun 072010

Explorer XLT 4.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles

it will turn over but not start. eeeerk pissing me off tried every thing i can think of

- ramchargerman74, Renton, W.A, US

problem #2

Sep 012008

Explorer Limited V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles

Been spending money on diagnostics checks and nothing is reporting being wrong except for the air intake valve. I got a new one installed and it still does not fix the problem. So far 500.00 spent and it still dies or does not start at times.

- Amy S., Chrisney, IN, US

problem #1

Jun 012006

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 175,000 miles

sometimes car wont start but it turns over when driving it will quit then have to wait to start it again

- Lacey C., Grafton, ND, US