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All Gauge Lights Are Flashing Then It Stalls
2005 Ford Explorer
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2002-2005 Explorer has a very well-established record of expensive transmission failure at under 100k miles. The Explorer has an enclosed transmission which is typically replaced with a rebuilt transmission at a cost of almost $3,000.
Adding insult to injury, the 2002-2005 Explorer also has a massive problem with the rear panel cracking. While it's a minor annoyance compared to transmission failure, ironically the crack usually goes right through the Ford logo.
6.0
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 57,500 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
accessories - interior problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Sorry I can't recall the exact part that went bad, but when this Explorer was just over 3 years old, the engine completely stopped running. My daughter was driving at about 40-50 mph when she said suddenly a bunch of lights started flashing and the engine died. Then, it wouldn't restart. Took it to the dealer for repair. They told me the part name, which I didn't recognize, then said it was basically the computer-type brain of the car that died. I'm feeling sick over how expensive that sounds and just when the 3-year warranty was over. Then they told me that part is covered for 10 years, so it was replaced for free. Whew! I felt very fortunate but still don't believe any major part should go out at 3-years old!
- Deb K., Caldwell, ID, US