6.7
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$809.00
Average Mileage:
66,991 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replaced both rear sets of struts & springs (2 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
suspension problem
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2009Jul 16
Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L V6 Flex Fuel
- Automatic transmission
- 57,465 miles
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Rear suspension rock 'n rolled. Felt every seam in the road. Whole rear end shuddered, rattled. Mechanic stated that most 2003s exhibit this problem with at least one broken spring.
2009Jan 28
Explorer XLT 4.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 67,108 miles
It appears this is an ongoing significant problem that ford has to be aware of and should be dealing with. Serious Safety issues could result, was found during a scheduled oil change.
Truck has never been taken off road or abused, pretty sad.......
I should have known, extended warranty is up and I'm going to have to spend 700 bucks or so to have it repaired.
No more fords ever !!!
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2009Aug 27
Explorer XLT 8
Just out of warranty I was told I would need new tires and springs. The spring caused the tire to cup. Ford made no attempt to resolve the problem.
Ron D.
Natick, MA, USA
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