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7.0

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$800.00

Average Mileage:

54,250 miles

Total Complaints:

4 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replace driveshaft (2 reports)
Ford Explorer drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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problem #4

2009Jun 19

Explorer EX

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,000 miles

ABS light came on with flashing 4 X 4 high light...Took to the dealer while on vacation to find out that the drive train needed an "overhaul". Estimated cost to fix this problem... $3601. Had the ABS sensor fixed to drive home. A cost of $289 which worked for 2 whole hours. The Ford dealership in Columbia, MD will NOT return numerous phone calls or emails. Called the Ford Customer Service number...They were not helpful to me either as they weren't to others! Replaced the whole back end at a local mechanic for $800! Car is too "young" to be this "sick". Got the car back and the transmission is an issue now. Will go to the add another complaint button here...

Rebecca P.

Somerset, KY, USA

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problem #3

2009Apr 01

Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 81,000 miles

Our explorer started to vibrate about a month ago, and it only vibrates when I get over 60mph. I took it to our tire garage and they balanced and rotated all the tires. I got it back and up to 60 again, and the vibration was still there. I took it back and after some extensive inspecting, the garage called and indicated that there was nothing they could do because they were just a tire shop.

The told me that Ford put out a technical service bulletin in 2005 regarding a vibration in their Explorers. According to the bulletin, if you can live with this, it won't hurt, but if you want it fixed, the drive shaft needs replaced. That's all I know, not sure if I will spend the money or not.

Jason W.

Coldwater, Michigan, USA

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problem #2

2007Mar 15

(reported on)

Explorer XLT 4.6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,000 miles

I bought my 2004 explorer used 4 weeks ago and it has been in the shop for three of them. I just got it back today and it has the same problem I put it in the shop for. They have replaced the entire transmission and all related components but has not fixed. Every time i make even a slight turn there is severe vibration in the drivetrain. I suspect it may be the rear differential. I am fuming and out of energy from this ordeal. I have spoken to ford and they are aware of the problems but refuse to recall these parts. I am not sure of my next step but I'm working on it

Chris F.

Selkirk, NY, USA

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problem #1

2006Jun 29

(reported on)

Explorer XLT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles

Ford replaced the driveshaft under warranty but it started to vibrate after a while. Ford dealer says it must be the tires. The pinion seal is now showing signs of leaking. Will be out of warranty next month

Peter S.

Burnaby, BC, Canada

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