3.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,606 miles

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problem #1

Jun 062010

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • 45,606 miles
I just bought a 2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L V-6 4X4 with 45,000 miles, and within one month, the transmission began to slip while driving. I took it to rob sight Ford in Kansas City, mo and they charged me $1,200 to fix the valve casing, but the transmission is still slipping. A week later, the defroster quit working, and now only blows out of the front vents. I checked with several dealerships and they all said it would be at least $1,100 to fix the blend door actuator. So now I have a 5 year old car with 45,000 miles that has no defrost capabilities and needs a new transmission, both of which are extremely hazardous if malfunctioning.

- Shawnee, KS, USA

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