Ford Explorer engine problems

engine problem

9.0

really awful

Typical Repair Cost:

$6,000.00

Average Mileage:

106,500 miles

Number of complaints:

2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
  2. trash it! (1 reports)

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problem #2

2008Apr 10

Explorer LX

  • Automatic transmission
  • 83,000 miles

As so many others, my o/d light started flashing and my gears started to slip, especially going from 20 to 30 mph. Looked on internet noticed there are an extreme amount of people with same problem. They said their service engine soon light went on, sure enough, on my way home from work the service engine light did indeed go on. Called Ford dealer to see if there had been any reaction from Ford. They said no and they recommend a new transmission. Only $3200 -$3500. Thank god I have a good mechanic and after calling him he referred me to a reputable transmission guy. They have my car now and I am waiting to hear what his fix is. He already told me over the phone that I would not need a new transmission as Ford recommended. Love my Explorer, but Ford has lost my families business forever.


Also has left and right wheel bearing replaced in December, '07. It is really pathetic that Ford will no back their products. My Toyota Camry has 183,000 miles and still no major repairs needed. Guess what brand I will be buying next time.

Jan R.

Wood Dale, IL, USA

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problem #1

2007Sep 25

(reported on)

Explorer LX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles

Well, we got the Explorer 2 yrs. ago, w/ 45K miles on it. My husband travels a lot and put another 85K on it. We then noticed the O/D light start flashing and the Service Light came on, next thing I know it's in the shop at the Ford Dealership, and they say the engine is blown, and it'll be 6,000 to fix it and rebuild it.

We still owe 9,000 on it, and we'll only get 2,000 for a trade in. So, yes Needless to say, we're bending over right about now.....

The guy who looked at the Explorer said we were lucky to get 130K miles on it, for they usually go out a lot sooner then that. He said they avg. around 75K, some less then they're trash.

jmeh

St. Peters, MO, USA

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