- Worst Model Year:
- 2006
- Worst Complaint:
- transmission lunges, hard jolt when shifting
Here are the Ford Explorers that have the most problems reported over the last 15 years.
The 2002 Ford Explorer has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is with the 2004 Explorer for cracked panel below the rear window.
Worst Reported Problems with the Explorer
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#1: transmission lunges, hard jolt when shifting on the 2006 Explorer
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#2: transmission failure on the 2002 Explorer
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#3: transmission slipping, shifts hard on the 2004 Explorer
Latest Owner Complaints About the Explorer
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cracked panel below the rear window -- 2003 Explorer:
another 2003 ford explorer with a cracked lift gate panel. I wish Ford would step up and fix all these broken panels or else this might be the last Ford I would ever buy. It seems that Ford knew about the problem, but chooses to ignore it. When I call my Ford dealer for a replacement panel, ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 430 times by other 2003 Explorer owners.
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blown engine - rod thrown making hole in block -- 2002 Explorer:
Purchased this new in '02 and really loved the style and comfort of this vehicle, but sadly the durability of it is nothing to recommend. Just left the fuel station, (glad I only put $40 in), and was traveling at around 30 miles an hour when we heard a horrible thunk then whack, whack, whack. ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 3 times by other 2002 Explorer owners.
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hub and bearing failure -- 2002 Explorer:
OMG FORD I have had to replace all of my wheel bearing not once but twice in the three years i have owned my explorer I baby my vehicles so i know it is not my driving!!! I believe the 02 explorer has got to be the worst year ever, were you all sleeping when u built all these vehicles? I have ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 67 times by other 2002 Explorer owners.
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transfer case clicking -- 2002 Explorer:
Ok so had to replace transfer case just started clicking and making weird noises owner before me had it replaced twice sounds like ford is using defective parts to make more money to keep paying their ceo's maybe they should pay for recalls!!!! Read more »
This problem has been reported 3 times by other 2002 Explorer owners.
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servo plug casting broke -- 2002 Explorer:
SERIOUSLY FORD!!! I had my tranny checked a couple months ago by a FORD dealer checked out fine . This morning on my way to work when i pushed the gas loud whining noise happened then went away couple seconds later happened again even louder then my explorer would not go anymore no drive reverse ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 7 times by other 2002 Explorer owners.