3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,000 miles

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problem #2

Sep 122007

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 84,000 miles
In early September, my transmission locked up while on a trip with my family. The mileage at the time was under 85,000 miles. It cost me over $1500 to have a rebuilt transmission installed. Apparently, other Ford Explorer XLT owners have had the same issue. In addition, several months later, both wheel hub assembly's have gone bad to the tune of over $800. The mileage is still under 90,000. I had to take the vehicle in again today and found out that a ball joint has gone bad near the wheel hub assembly and it's going to cost around $250 to replace that. It's unfathomable that Ford would be allowed to put out such a shoddy vehicle that falls apart once you get over 80,000 miles usage.

- Easley, SC, USA

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problem #1

Apr 272002

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Right front hub bearing cracked, consumer lost control of vehicle. Wheel was slanted to the ground. Dealer contacted.

- Plymouth, MI, USA

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