4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,500 miles

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problem #2

Aug 052005

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles
2002 Ford Explorer XLT transmission problems. Shifting from park to reverse causes a loud clunking noise and the vehicle jerks forward. There is also a problem with the transmission shifting when driving the vehicle.

- Laporte, IN, USA

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problem #1

Jun 212001

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Main computer module malfunctions, causing other major components, such as transmission/ power window, and doors not to work.

- Littleton, MA, USA

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