3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,250 miles

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problem #2

Jan 082004

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
I am the fleet manager of the buffalo grove park district and we own four Ford Explorer two of the four a 2002, and a 2003, Explorer 4X4 XLT have had numerous expensive problems such as wheel bearing failures three failures on the 02 Explorer and one on the 03, rear strut failure, seals leaking converter clutch failure, rear axle noise gear whine, clutch pack noise, all these problems on vehicles that are out of warranty by mileage but only a couple two or three years old. This year Jan 04 to Jan 05 3,500 in repairs for these two vehicles, not including the rear axle problems on the 03, this is "not acceptable" P.S. the mileage 72,000 on the 02, and 51,000 on the

- Buffalo Grove, IL, USA

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problem #1

Jul 152003

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,500 miles
Sudden loss of fluid from left rear shock, detected by pool of fluid on garage floor.2002 Ford Explorer with 37500 miles of normal highway driving. Failure was sudden and premature, possibly resulting in vehicle instability if not detected by careful inspection. Dealer was not willing to hold part for Ford failure mode analysis" with SUV history of suspension concerns, this dealer response seems inappropriate" I saved the shock they replaced.

- Wayne, IL, USA

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