8.6
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $2,450
- Average Mileage:
- 93,500 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 22 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (10 reports)
- replaced with refurbished transmission (6 reports)
- had transmission rebuilt (3 reports)
- new tranny (3 reports)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
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I don't know much about cars but 51000 miles seems a little low to have to have the transmission overhauled or replaced. I also know other people who owned 2003 or 2004 Explorers that experienced transmission problems. I will NEVER own another Ford again.
- cvtx, Leander, TX, US
After only 43,000, engine began high rev where RPMs would go to 2500 then suddenly drop to 1500 (beginning around 30 mph). The engine had a high whine sound the faster I went. Seemed as if engine was not shifting gears properly. Turns out a defect in the transmission converter caused metal shavings in the transmission. Had to replace with refurb transmission. Got a much better warranty on refurbished unit, but will have to think long and hard before buying Ford again.
- Michael B., Ashburn, VA, US