Ford Explorer drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

6.3

fairly significant

Typical Repair Cost:

$440.00

Average Mileage:

66,386 miles

Number of complaints:

6 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. repair differential (4 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
  3. replace pinion seal (1 reports)

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problem #6

2008Jul 07

Explorer XLT 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,900 miles

Typical Ford Explorer Problem. Now waiting for the Wheel Bearings and Transmission to got out. YEA!!

jstutz101

Kankakee, Illinois, USA

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problem #5

2008May 26

Explorer XLT 4.0L

  • Manual transmission
  • 50,000 miles

Well I will the join the ranks of the many many, Ford Explorer owners who have the problem with the rear differential. I was just planing a trip, and this repair is going to cut into my fun budget. Makes you mad when you find out that many other owners have the same issues with oil leaks and ford turns there back on the problem...that doesn't make me want to buy another ford. Just 50,000 miles and I the vehicle is leaking oil from the rear differential. Took it to the shop, they said it was the pinion seal? Stated the part was only about 25.00 and should take an hour. With all the other complaints about the problems with the differential....I wonder if more issues are coming, no comfort in that thought when you want to take a road trip...Ford never again!!!

leebc

Surrey, BC, Canada

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problem #4

2004Oct 14

Explorer XLT 4.6L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 48,000 miles

PIECE OF JUNK, ONLY THE BEGINNING! WILL BE BROKEN ANOTHER DOZEN TIMES, AND ONLY A GROCERY GETTER

P H.

Romeo, MI, USA

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problem #3

2008Jan 31

Explorer XLT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 99,419 miles

I cannot believe I have not traded this vehicle in yet... cracked panel, rear diffs going, bearings going, emergency brake fell off... whats next? I'm afraid to look!

Jest S.

Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada

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problem #2

2006Mar 15

Explorer XLS V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles

It is disturbing to find that a new rear end configuration is known within repair circles to have this problem and is yet another example of Ford failing to self report issues to customers to avoid recall repairs. I guess it is cheaper to ignore design and manufacturing flaws which run loyal, repeat customers away and to replace those customers with new, uninformed ones. The sales numbers for ford do not seem to back this strategy. I tolerated and repaired our 94 explorer and discovered similar strategies hid problems with front end support arm bushings which needed a shield from engine compartment heat and oil pump failures which led to low oil pressures and engine decline. I have had good experiences with my ranger service trucks but I don't intend to let that convince me that Ford gives a darn about my past loyalty to their product line.

John D.

Gainesville, FL, USA

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problem #1

2007Jul 02

(reported on)

Explorer XLS 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,000 miles

It's the second repair... first one right after the warranty expired and now the second time... both repairs were ~$350

Floyd M.

Carlsbad, CA, USA

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