I bought it in 2005 and I thought I was getting a great deal on it. The next day I went to pick it up, I heard noises. I took it back to them and it was the wheel bearings that were bad. They sold me a car that had bad wheel bearings, at least the dealership did fix that issue. It wasn't much after that the passenger window wouldn't roll back up...next, a new motor for the window. You can't just buy the part, it's a whole kit. That was a chunk of change for that...then the timing chain snaps and melts the motor...time for a new motor now! Recently, I had to get the heat/temperature valve/door fixed. I could switch it from hot to cold and I could hear a banging, it finally went out...keep adding the cost here...next...the transmission...it takes forever to slide into 2nd gear, sometimes it jerks and makes a clanking sound....the o/d light flashes and the check engine light stays on....Ford sucks!!!

SO, I've had this SUV for 3 years now. Only two more years and its mine oh mine! Unfortunately its the biggest POS of life. I've had more problems with this car from day one than all the other vehicles I've ever owned(And that folks is right many).

I go to lunch today and when I put it in reverse and started to back up it jumped several times and made some God-aweful noises... ok I think... keep going... then I pull into the gas station and dear god in heaven what the heck is that noise coming from under my vehicle!??! sounded like a combo of a car wreck and train passing by... taking it to the shop tonight before I pick up my daughter. Im terrified to see what it is and how much its going to cost, especially after reading all these complaints!

Well I mean come on. I'm like the 300th person posting on this website about the same problem. Here's the story. I bought this Explorer used with 111,160 miles on it. I bought it off of my boss. He gave me a wicked awesome deal on it, so i couldn't pass it up. When I first picked it up, it had been sitting for 1 1/2 years.This was not due to the fact it didn't run, he (my boss) just had better cars that he enjoyed driving more. I didn't notice anything until about the third day. Pulling out of my driveway, it will start fine in first, slip, rev up to about 4 grands, then LURCH into second gear. It seems to only do it like once from the start of the trip to the end of the trip. Meaning it would do it coming out of the driveway, and not again till parked, and taken out again. I asked my boss about it, and he said that they bought three for their fleet at the other company he works at, (he owns the music shop that I work at, plus another contracting job). He said ALL THREE had the same problems. I'll list the problems. I mean there is really no need to, you can pretty much take every problem that is listed with the tranny, body, and rear-end, and thats what have having. God-awful whining while in overdrive, and while accelerating, clicking sound that sounds like aluminum cans clanking together when accelerating (this is more audible when close to something, like going through a drive through, or a bank drive through where you are close to a wall so the sound bounces back and is clearly audible). I have two cracks on the back of the body, right on either side of the ford logo on the back. It is lined up so well, it almost looks like it is supposed to be there. As far as the transmission OD light coming on, I haven't had that problem, but I mean I've had the vehicle for less that a week. I took it to a buddy mechanic of mine, just thinking that the transmission fluid needed changed along with a new filter. Keep in mind, this is before I found this website. He told me that there is no way to check it, and I have to take it to a Ford dealer to get the tranny serviced. After hearing all these things, I'm almost afraid to go and have it done. I mean I'm going to call them tomorrow and just be real with them and see if there is any reason why I should bring it in. Because I'm sure not putting a new tranny in it. I mean you guys are saying that it is taking 2k-3k+ to get the tranny rebuilt. I only paid 2k for the thing!! I mean like I said, my boss gave me a good deal. I just don't know what to do. I mean I'm just going to keep driving it, and see what happens. I mean I'm 17, and this is my first car. I worked hard for it, and I want it to last. Apparently Ford couldn't care less about what is going on, or maybe they do, and cant afford to fix it. Ha.

There are enough complaints here that I need say no more - except, as difficult as it is for me to say... don't buy American, and definitely DON'T BUY FORD, JAGUAR, or Range Rover. Jaguars are having just as bad problems with transmissions and window regulators, etc... You name it. What's sad is how much it takes before these American companies care enough to think about the buyer/customer. Then we'll be hearing them crying on the Stock market (and therefore, they screw the customer/investor AGAIN!) It's just plain pathetic!!!

Ive taken in my car in for a diagnostic after a week of flushing out my transmission fluid at its recommended transmission fluid maintenance. Suddenly the O/D light is blinking and I was informed that I needed a new transmission. I brought it in for service and after service they told me problem solved. That wasn't the case. I brought it in numerous times after that. All they seemed to do was turn off the sensor. After a few months I experienced it again so I took it back to the mechanic. Now they've informed me that one of the solenoids is frozen so I need that to be replaced. Told me that it would be done and ready for me by Friday! Well Friday came and still car's not done and no calls to inform me of anything. So I decided to call and now I'm informed that I need a new transmission computer since there is a shortage from there that will cause the transmission to go out again. Ford sucks ass FORD really does stand for Fix Or Repair Daily. Since I purchased this worthless car I spend more money fixing it when I had my honda. Does anyone know, on average, how much a transmission computer box costs?

When my transmission started slipping when changing gears, my hubby took it to the dealership. They suggested we not replace the transmission, but have some part of it fixed. We did this for around $800.00 and it was better for about a month. It is now worse than ever. I hope the transmission lasts until I buy a new car. This is one of the many problems I have had with this Explorer. (I have owned 3 before this that were fine. My many problems: CD player, air blowing through all vents instead of the one I have 'dialed', heater, 4x4 not engaging, window fell down and won't go back up (though I can hear the motor still working), parking brake cable broke, air bag light on, check engine light, sun visor broke and wouldn't stay up, the lovely huge crack under the back window, and of course the transmission slipping. Ford, thanks for the lemon edition of the Explorer.

I've been a Ford owner for many years, owned 2 1956 f100's. We bought this vehicle with 19,000 miles and bought the 75,000 mile extended warranty and now the transmission is slipping and making a rough noise when it shifts. I had heard through a mechanic friend that that there were problems with the Explorer transmissions. I didn't realize how bad until I visited this site. I haven't had the transmission checked but I do intend to call Ford's Customer Service and see what kind of crap they will feed me. My wife loves her Explorer but I'm sure that will change when it fails completely as it seems to be inevitable.