Ford Explorer drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

8.0

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

no data

Average Mileage:

58,000 miles

Number of complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replaced 4 wheel drive control module (2 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)

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problem #3

2005Apr 21

Explorer XLT 4.6L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles

PIECE OF SHIT SUV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

P H.

Romeo, MI, USA

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problem #2

2005Oct 25

Explorer XLT 4L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 49,000 miles

noticed that 4x4 light was flashing. would not shift into 4 wheel drive mode. a quick diagnosis at the dealership determined that the 4x4 control module was defective. it was replaced under the extended warranty.

David P.

Four Oaks, NC, USA

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problem #1

2007Mar 07

Explorer XLT V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

Spring of 2007, the 4x4 Hi 4x4 Lo indicator lights started flashing 3 times, then would go out for 2 minutes. This would continue as long as the vehicle was turned on.

As of December 2007, the vehicle will not engage into 4WD at all. After sitting for 3 and a half hours at a Ford dealer to have a diagnostic run (yes 3.5 hours...they told me that the tests recommended by Ford for finding the problems didn't match up to my vehicle????) they came to the conclusion that they are about 80% sure it is the module. They also told me it is a $300 part with no explanation of why it would go, and that they feel it could be something else, but they have to start with this.

deni

Sarver, PA, USA

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