Ford Explorer drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

9.0

really awful

Typical Repair Cost:

$1,830.00

Average Mileage:

67,500 miles

Number of complaints:

2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace axle seals and bearings (2 reports)

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problem #2

2008Jan 01

Explorer XLT 4.6L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles

35000 Mi. leaking seal in rear axle, Ford refused to repair . With all the problems they have had , it's a shame they can't try and keep the people who brought there damn junk. Back to GM for me or a import.

Jack K.

Hagerstown, IN, USA

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problem #1

2007Mar 26

(reported on)

Explorer 3.0 V-6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

I purchased the new 2003 Ford Explorer from the dealer and was never told by the salesman that it was a "flex-fuel" vehicle that comes with significant cost increases to standard replacement parts like fuel filters, $130! So far I have replaced the transmission, front differential pinion seal, front passenger hub and bearing, and rear differential seals and bearings. I can't throw $100 bills at this vehicle fast enough to keep it on the road. Ford will not acknowledge the problem, (maybe because they lost $6.1 billion in North America for 2006 alone).

Currently the "blendor" motor for the heater fan went so I have no heat as well. Thank goodness it's spring so I can wait to shell out another $1500 to rip out the dash to replace that part.

Do yourselves a favor and run away from the Ford Dealer. There's a reason they lost a total of $12.6 billion worldwide in 2006. They charge too much for their vehicles and they have both design and manufacturing defects in their drivetrains that they will not own up to.

If they offered the GM 10-year, 100K drivetrain warranty, they'd be out of business in 5 years.

Bill B.

Freehold, NJ, USA

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