5.7

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$80
Average Mileage:
64,650 miles
Total Complaints:
6 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (6 reports)
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problem #6

Jul 012011

Explorer XLT 4.O

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,865 miles

I must say, that all my vehicles have had a lumbar and with this not working it is extremely uncomfortable on long drives.

- Ken H., Woodstock, Ontario, Canada

problem #5

Aug 222012

Explorer Eddie Bauer 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles

Just felt a pop in the seat in the lumbar area unable to adjust. Seat is uncomfortable.

- jjohnston326, Lady Lake, FL, US

problem #4

Jun 062006

Explorer 4.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

2004 explorer, I"be replaced both right and left sun visor 3 times. Problem, the mounting bkt is plastic and breaks into pieces.

Ford says not a problem.

James

- James W., Hallandale Beach, FL, US

problem #3

Aug 012009

Explorer XLT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 96,000 miles

Frustrating.. You pay 25 k for a car... this much shouldn't go wrong with it.

- Kari W., Peoria, AZ, US

problem #2

May 012009

Explorer Limited 4.6L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,000 miles

Lumbar support broke while still under warranty...had fixed for no cost. Went out again at approx 38K...POS!

- hkwerb, Vancouver, WA, US

problem #1

Oct 012008

Explorer Eddie Bauer V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

Driver side lumbar support snapped at one point but didn't notice till a long drive and tried to adjust it. Not sure what broke it.

- oliver_tulane, Locust Grove, GA, US