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7.0

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$1,000.00

Average Mileage:

68,000 miles

Total Complaints:

4 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
  2. replace module, change transfer case fluid, buy 4 new tires (1 reports)
Ford Explorer drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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problem #4

2008Oct 01

Explorer Sport 4.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,000 miles

We plan to continue driving this Ford since it's paid for and looks great, figuring extensive repair costs will still be less than opting for something newer. That said, we're probably done buying any of the big three autos in the future.

powrus

Solsberry, IN, USA

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problem #3

2008Nov 14

Explorer XLT 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,000 miles

Mechanics have drove my Explorer but were never really sure what the "jerking" or "clunking" was that i have been experiencing for about 2 months. They have come to the conclusion that it is the transfer case. The problem only occurs when you drive over 50-60 mph and when you let off the gas, not touching the brakes, makes a slight jerking when slowing down. I've been wondering how many other people have had this problem. I was told it could cost $1,000!!! I don't know about anyone else but I don't have that much money lieing around. I hope Ford comes out with a recall on this. I have trusted and depended on Ford all my life...the best automaker in the world.

Daniel C.

Neligh, NE, USA

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problem #2

2006May 16

(reported on)

Explorer XLT

  • 47,000 miles

I had started realizing my Exploder had an issue one week after I bought it... BRAND NEW!!! Of course I could never make it do it when I brought it in to the dealer, but my complaints were recorded. Now I'm told the 4x4 switching module has gone haywire, due to tire tread differences. I've had the transfer case fluid changed before because it was nasty... shouldn't that have raised a few eyebrows? It only had 25K miles on it!!! I've NEVER used 4x4 option! I'm going with a foreign, 100K backed car next time because I've lost faith in North American crap. Apparently Ford does not have faith in their vehicles either, as they only offer a 36K mile warranty... even on the POWERTRAIN!!

wooker76

Lighthouse Cove, ON, Canada

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problem #1

2007Oct 15

(reported on)

Explorer V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

Well, I just purchased this vehicle in Jan. 2007 and I haven't had it a year. Already I'm looking at over $1000 of work to be done with it. It's pretty frustrating when you contact Ford and they don't want to tell the truth about the recalls on their vehicles. Every Ford Dealer I go to has something different to say about the problem. Pitiful they don't even know the cars that they work on EVERYDAY! My problem is the Transfer Case/4 wheel drive, at least that's what I'm being told. I hope it's a recall on it and they pay for the damage.

Takesha B.

Louisville, KY, USA

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