8.4
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$1,400.00
Average Mileage:
74,200 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (5 reports)
drivetrain problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
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2008May 21
Explorer 4.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 76,000 miles
i am in the process of diagnosing this problem when i find the answer i will write back
2007Nov 12
Explorer XLT V6 4.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 74,000 miles
The four wheel drive system locks up the front wheels at slow speed when turning, as soon as the wheels straighten out its fine. The trans shop said it could be as simple as tires ,,, got new tires. then he said we should disconnect the 4 wheel drive from the transfer case to isolate the problem. We did and the problem went away ,,, no i have no FWD. Oh did i mention the pep boys got me for ball joints saying that was the problem first ,,,lol dont go there. so now i have a grand into this problem and no idea what it is ?The trans shop said it could be the trans clutch or a switch... so i didnt want to continue any more repairs till im sure what it could be ? I would really like some idea's to help me find out what might be the cause of the problem?
2006Jul 18
(reported on)Explorer XLT
- 83,000 miles
the problem is so bad I couldn't drive it. this is the 2nd time this has happened. I replaced my spare tire and the other one infront and the thumping/clicking noise starts up with a bit of a pull. The 1st time it happened we thought it was the suspension/alignment so I took it to this guy and he gave me his assessment and said to take it back to the dealer, since I mentioned it was still under warranty. The dealer took care of it and it cost me, under warranty, $100/ded. Today I called them and asked if this was the same scenerio what wld be the cost, the srvc butt-head, said approx $1400 + the $45 to assess. The butt-head also mentioned it probably isn't the same problem since it's only been about 30k miles. At the sametime, the parts are out of warranty now since it's been over a year. Since I jgot the new tires yesterday and had the car aligned and wheels rotated I made my way down to Sears. The guy tested it and said their job was fine and the bearings and toe bolts (?) were good but he said it could be the 'drivetrain'. I have an appt w/a great mom&pop shop but it's a city away from where I have the car. I also had to rent-a-car so I could pick up my child and get us home. thank God for an avail family member, she picked me up and got me to Enterprise, which the guy gave me a good price since I've been visiting him since 2001 when I picked up this EXPENSIVE crappy vehicle. I hope I can make it there w/o having to tow it, since I only have 1-tow per brakedown. The thing is the noise and stuff is unpredictable. It's not tied to any speed or any movement I can recall. I just read a Mercury coupon and it says 'FRONT END INSPECTION' defined to road test it and check for clicking noises, shudder or vibration. Kinda sounds like what's happening to me. Not sure, what do you think? When I find out I'll update u folks. Thanks.
2005Apr 25
(reported on)Explorer
- 72,000 miles
I have been talking with the Garage Managers at Ford since February. I reported to them that the car was making a loud thumping noise when I accelerate at approximately 70mph, sometimes before that. It happens when you have to accelerate fast or if you are already going fast and you let your foot off the pedal a bit, it sounds like an elastic band snapping with a bang.
No one seems to know what the problem is, I did read a comment online but it sounded like the noise is expected.
Here is the first comment and response:
"The problem is back now and happens every time the truck is driven. There is also a loud BANG in the backend whenever you accelerate and the rear wheels lose traction."
Online Answer: The loud bang that you experienced when accelerating is normal for the type of limited slip differential that is in your car.
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2008Nov 02
Explorer LX
TIMING CHAIN WENT ON MY 2002 EXPLORER WITH ONLY 66,000 MILES, HAS ANY ONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND IF SO HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO FIX?
Cathy S.
Ridley Pk, PA, USA
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