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7.6

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$1,535.00

Average Mileage:

72,185 miles

Total Complaints:

5 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. no warranty support (2 reports)
  2. find a good honest mechanic or dealership (1 reports)
  3. not sure (1 reports)
  4. paid to get problem fix (1 reports)
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problem #5

2009Jan 01

Explorer XLT 4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,923 miles

Hi my ford dealership wanted 325.00 dollars to analyze my abs system and fix
did some reading and found that is was my rear abs sensor that was defective
again 51.00 dollars , power window driverside quit , and maybe is should as
it is used the most dealer cost ext 525.00 dollars or 285.00 dollars for the
part to fix , picked up the part at piston ring , auto value for 128.00 dollars good as new . door adjar light would not go out , dealer wanted 150.00 to diagnose , it was my drivers door mechanisim that was dirty , a few sprays with wd40 problem gone .

FOOD FOR THOUGHT A BAD OR DISHONEST MECHANIC OR DEALERSHIP CAN TURN ANY VEHICLE TO BE A LEMON BY DOING UNNECCESARY REPAIRS.I

lebaroncars

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

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problem #4

2007Jan 22

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

1.Rear window not working,Ford tech found circuit 57 chaffed fix he repair wire .
2.Speedometer not working,fix replaced instrument cluster.
3.Air bag light on,fix replaced D/S Pretensioner ***this was the third time it was replaced by same dealer who did not find it odd.
4.cruise control not working,fix tech replaced cruise servo and cable ****stop working again after 6 month ,Ford stated I will have to get part replace again sorry no f****ing way,still not working.
I was bill for $607.66 in parts and 962.00 in Labor.
Now the bad part my Dealer went out of business and gave my info to a new dealer who refuse to honor any work done by last dealer so now I take my truck to the cheap person.

agill

Valley Cottage, NY, USA

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problem #3

2007Jun 12

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,000 miles

Not really sure where all these things would be officially be listed, so I'll just list the problems that my Explorer has and still is facing.
1. Compass always says southeast.
2. back windshield wiper motor quit.
3. While driving, the locks starts locking and unlocking at random, a loud beep yells at me until I pull over and open and close every door.
4. Windows sometimes hesitate before opening.
5. Couldn't shift out of park. Had to fix this one. Took apart steering wheel and fiddled around and replaced some things and it now works.
6. Knob for seat adjuster falls off when it feels like it.

That's all I can think of off the top of my head until I get in my Explorer again. Then I'll remember all the other lovely things that are determined to break. FORD=Fix Or Repair Daily. FORD= Found On Roadside Dead. Both are appropriate.

ccphillie

Clarence Center, NY, USA

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problem #2

2007May 25

(reported on)

Explorer XLT V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 76,000 miles

I had just bought a 2002 Ford Explorer in September of 2006. i know that it was used, but the car fax report came back fine with only one owner. It is May of 2007. I have had this car for about 8 months now. My ford has been in the shop getting repaired more times than the months I have had it. From the recall on the rear window, to the timing chains (notice the "s" in timing chain), to the rear wheel axle, and the cadi converter, to now the rear wheel bearing. All of this with under 80,000 miles and with in the last 3 months has all of this happened. I bought a Ford knowing I should get the extended warranty and I am so glad I did, because Ford's suck!!! It was a great deal on the car I needed a 3rd row seat and nothing seemed to appear wrong when I bought it. With the extended warranty I have a $100 deductible. I have spent over $500 in deductibles which actually saved me from over $5000 worth of repairs. I will never NEVER buy a FORD again!!!

Wendi F.

Spokane Valley, WA, USA

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problem #1

2003Sep 25

(reported on)

Explorer

  • 50,000 miles

My 2002 Ford Explorer, within 18 months, has fallen apart. Recently ,the rear window hinge loosened causing the glass to explode when it was closed, spreading glass over my two young children. The door mechanisms were defective, the seat heating switch stopped working, the rear passenger windows won't roll-up, and THE EXTENDED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER IT. (note that in the first year the front bearings went out and were replaced under warranty). The dealer (Ridgecrest, CA) admits they are not normal wear, but defective parts and poor engineering. Ford said "thats too bad". THE LESSON HERE IS: FORD HAS GONE DOWN HILL, DOES NOT CARE, AND WILL LAUGH ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK. DON'T BUY FORD.

Jim J.

Ridgecrest, CA, USA

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