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6.0

fairly significant

Typical Repair Cost:

$400.00

Average Mileage:

22,000 miles

Total Complaints:

1 complaints

Most common solutions:

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Ford Explorer drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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problem #1

2005Jan 12

Explorer Limited V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 22,000 miles

I was backing out of my driveway and I heard this loud bang. I thought I hit something, but it turns out that my Ford Explorer had become stuck in 4wd. I had never even used the 4wd. I didn't think much of it but every time I tried to take a sharp turn it would make a loud banging noise. I didn't get it fixed right away, but it was killing my vehicle. I finally got it repaired but the 4wd lights inside my truck continue to flash. Ford apparently makes the flashing lights difficult for a typical mechanic to fix so you have to take it to one of their dealerships.

J L.

Quincy, MA, USA

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