3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,333 miles

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problem #3

Mar 142008

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
2004 Ford Explorer with seals leaking. Consumer states that the front axle seal and pinion seal were replaced. The rear axle seal was leaking and also was replaced. Consumer would like to be reimbursed for the charges. The consumer stated on March 31, 2008 the rear axle seal on the passenger side was found to be leaking, after having the front axle seal and pinion seal replaced 2 weeks prior.

- Toms River, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Oct 312007

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles
Rear axle noise/whining.

- Hartville, OH, USA

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problem #1

Oct 242004

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While turning the vehicle in either direction the front axle locks. Owner contacted the manufacturer, who sent an engineer to evaluate this problem. Currently, manufacturer does not have a solution for this problem.

- Spartanburg, SC, USA

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