7.5

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$90
Average Mileage:
110,750 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace alternator (4 reports)
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problem #4

Sep 202012

Explorer XLT V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 150,000 miles

Ford Explorer Again. NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS!! Alternator goes, battery dies on us down the street had to get it towed to the mechanic!!

- Alex S., Eden, NY, US

problem #3

Sep 022013

Explorer XLS V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles

Alternator died all of a sudden and the truck would not start! Couldn't happen at a worse time as I missed an important meeting I could not attend! Lousy Ford... I am purchasing a Toyota LC next time!

- Milton H., Providence, RI, US

problem #2

Apr 232013

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 150,000 miles

Just replaced the alternator 3 months prior. Crapped out again. Not sure to blame the car, or the crap that AutoZone sells, luckily it was still under warranty.

- smileykt, Chardon, OH, US

problem #1

Sep 012005

(reported on)

Explorer

  • 48,000 miles

If you are following my saga... it does continue, but we are almost finished...

One more thing has been replaced

- dockedsunshine, Rock Port, MO, US