7.3

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
75,200 miles
Total Complaints:
6 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (4 reports)
  2. Ford did fix this (1 reports)
  3. replace whole console frame (1 reports)
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problem #6

Mar 212016

Explorer Limited V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles

This vehicle has been housed inside a finished locked garage and not driven since Dec. 2015 due to another problem. I went into the garage to start it and found that the housing for the front seat light/sun roof control panel was just hanging down by the wires. The plastic that hold this on to the interior roof apparently broke for no reason. I have not brought this to a repair person yet. We have not had extreme weather. This vehicle was not in an accident and no rodents ate the hard plastic to cause this. I am sure Ford won't fix this.

- Jean M., Vacaville, CA, US

problem #5

Mar 112014

Explorer Eddie Bauer 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles

The rear a/c accessory and light should not just fall from the ceiling. I was driving down the road and the piece just broke and came almost hitting me in the head. Apparently it was made of cheap plastic. This is only used to turn on the ac shouldn't just fall. I have been very unhappy with this vehicle there were a lot of flaws. That could have been prevented if the vehicle was made as good as it originally looked. Without it the rear does not have ac which is pretty important driving in Florida with 3 children in the back.

- jjohnston326, Lady Lake, FL, US

problem #4

Jan 012010

Explorer Eddie Bauer V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,000 miles

The above control console's PLASTIC CLIPS just broke and the unit was half-way hanging down. We had to try and find the right component in order to replace it.

- Cris B., Pleasanton, CA, US

problem #3

Apr 012010

Explorer XLT 4.0L V6 Flex Fuel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

visor vanity mirror won't stay up or down. crack in plastic $150 for each side.. JUNK

- dudephoto, San Diego, CA, US

problem #2

Dec 012008

Explorer Eddie Baur 4.6L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles

My light console was falling off the roof. Ford did fix this under my extended warranty.

- Sherry W., Redding, CA, US

problem #1

Oct 012009

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 99,000 miles

Interior front lights falling from interior roof - add this to the fact that the cruise control isn't working, neither is the CD Player...hmm...what could be next....

- Meaghan E., Upper Black Eddy, PA, US