8.7
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$928.00
Average Mileage:
202,000 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- repaired problem at the dealer ship (2 reports)
- bolt and rear axle shafts replaced at carx (1 reports)
drivetrain problem
Helpful Websites About 2004 Ford Explorer differential bolt drops out from bottom of car
2009Feb 27
Explorer XLT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 79,000 miles
First, a bolt fell out of rear differential axle, causing the left and right axles to go bad. When this occurred, I thought my transmission was going out. When shifting into any gear, I would hear and feel the gear slam. I paid $887 to get this problem fixed. A couple days after repair, I started hearing metal on metal grinding and noticed leaking in the rear. I took it back exactly one week after repair to find out the whole rear end is gone. A rebuilt differential is over $1,600. Needless to say, I have no more warranty on this lemon. I am single mother with two teenagers that are very high maintenance. I have exhausted all my resources and I don't know what to do for transportation now. I owe over $13,000 still and can not trade it in. This is the first Ford I have ever owned; the first car that has ever given me problems this horrible, and most definitely the last Ford I will ever, ever own.
2006Oct 11
Explorer LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 450,000 miles
All I was doing was just backing up in the parking lot and heard a loud noise under my car. The whole differential bolt just dropped out from under my car. Had to get the car towed and missed a half day of work.
I have a piece of sh!! for a car. It is slowly falling apart. Good thing this was under warranty but I have another problem which I will list in another e-mail. My mother has the same car and is having just as many problems. This is the WORST car I have ever bought. It is the first Ford I have ever bought and the last!!!! I would trade it in but of course it is paid off.......
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2009Jan 05
Explorer XLT V6
Symptoms: The car shifting so hard it felt like someone was lifting my truck and dropping it on its frame.
Diagnosed at Ford with having bad axle shafts and missing bolt from differential.
Took to Carx for second diagnosis. They replaced the axle shafts and bolt. 1 week later, differential is leaking. I felt like Carx was responsible. Took back to carx and they said deferential case was cracked. They offered to repair for the cost of the part(s) only. A mechanic openly admitted they did not normally do these kind of jobs. Why did they do it in the first place? Bought a rebuilt differential and brother (certified auto mechanic) replaced.
TOTAL COST ENDED UP BEING: $2000
bobbiein
Indianapolis, IN, USA
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