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7.0

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$300.00

Average Mileage:

77,375 miles

Total Complaints:

8 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (4 reports)
  2. replaced rear a/c flapper (mixer) door (2 reports)
  3. replaced the rear ac mixer (flapper) door (1 reports)
  4. unplugged the rear a/c roof vent/low vent selector motor (1 reports)
Ford Explorer AC / heater problems

AC / heater problem

This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.

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problem #8

2008Jul 05

Explorer Limited 4.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 99,000 miles

I was a Realtor at the time, and I needed rear air conditioning for my clients. One day there began an awful clicking sound, so loud and constant you could not expect people to ride in my car. I had to fix it for the comfort of my clients. $400 later, wow....THANKS FORD!

mycarsalemon

Summerville, SC, USA

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problem #7

2008Nov 04

Explorer XLT 4.0L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,000 miles

i bought a piece of sh*t car. from the heater in the rear to the transmission, to the hubbs and bearings, the recall on fire problems, to axle defect i heard about from my mechanic, what else oh ya my shifter was going from drive to neutral on its own that was the only thing they fix because i cought that just before the warranty ran out

Terry R.

Stroudsburg, PA, USA

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problem #6

2009Mar 29

Explorer V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

I will always support the American auto industry. HOWEVER I believe issues that do not result from poor driving habits or lack of maintenance were covered under warranty longer. There is no reason this many people should be experiencing the clicking noise, half the car blowing hot, and the other half of the car blowing cold...then turning to no heat or airconditioning - this is not a consumer caused issue it is a quality issue. My mother worked for Ford's for over 36 years as a single mom supporting two kids on her own. I know she worked hard, and I know she did an honest days work. Unfortunately not everyone is as honest and dedicated because someone is definitely not being honest about the problem affecting your customers!

annettew

Roseville, Michigan, USA

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problem #5

2008Jul 10

Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles

Anytime the rear AC is turned on, the clicking sound appears. Makes the rear AC basically useless.

Steve G.

Wichita, Kansas, USA

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problem #4

2005May 15

Explorer XLT 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles

Problem occurred again at 75,000 miles, replaced the rear ac mixer (flapper) door again.

brian341036

Chandler, AZ, USA

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problem #3

2007May 15

Explorer XLT 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles

Rear ac mixer (flapper) door failed at 35,000 miles and again at 75,000 miles

brian341036

Chandler, AZ, USA

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problem #2

2008Aug 16

Explorer Eddie Bauer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

This is the second time I've had the rear blend door motor go out. The first time I took to the dealer and had replaced under warranty. This time the warranty is up and from info on the web I'm going to attempt the repair myself. Shouldn't be too tough; $50 part and a couple hours of labor. Still a pain for a recurrent problem.

Tom J.

Friendswood, TX, USA

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problem #1

2008May 01

Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,000 miles

Extremely loud clicking sound coming from the left rear of the truck everytime I turned on the rear A/C. Ford said my warranty was up and it wasn't covered. I took off the back left panel and unplugged the selector switch motor for the rear air. I still have rear air, but only from the headliner and center counsel. Just not from the left and right air ducts beside the second row seats.

matrix_tx

San Antonio, Texas, USA

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