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7.3

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$395.00

Average Mileage:

73,069 miles

Total Complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace freeze plug (1 reports)
  2. replace radiator (1 reports)
  3. replace tubing (1 reports)
Ford Explorer cooling system problems

cooling system problem

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problem #3

2009Jan 05

Explorer XLT 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,000 miles

I had a leak for about a month that seemed to get progressively worse. I finally determined that it was coolant leak and took it to the dealership for further inspection. After charging me $95.00 to diagnose the problem, they came back and told me that the coolant was leaking from a freeze plug, but it was behind the intake and they'd have to tear down the engine to get to it ($395 for labor) after which they would replace the freeze plug (a $7 part) for an additional $107. I also agreed to let them do a coolant flush for $120 since everything was opened up. The problem was fixed, but those *@%&suckers pulled another $700 out of me. More shi#@y Ford engineering. This just adds to the long list of problems I've had with this vehicle.

FORD= Fix Or Repair Daily!!!

fordsucks123

Tampa, FL, USA

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problem #2

2006Jan 01

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 67,000 miles

I have had many problems with this vehicle - I now call it my FORD EXPLODER
I had it in for a rear end problem and mentioned that I wasn't getting good heat from the heater.
My sons father-in-law whom I trust looked at the radiator and found a defective factory weld but once again - FORD WOULD NOT BACK THEIR PRODUCT.

K H.

Jerome, MI, USA

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problem #1

2007Mar 19

(reported on)

Explorer V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,206 miles

Found puddle of antifreeze on garage floor. The tubing was leaking around the brackets. This has happened twice and once with the air conditioner.

linfull

Tustin, MI, USA

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