Ford Explorer miscellaneous problems

miscellaneous problem

9.0

really awful

Typical Repair Cost:

$1,500.00

Average Mileage:

63,000 miles

Number of complaints:

2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. no warranty support (1 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)

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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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