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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2002-2005 Explorer has a very well-established record of expensive transmission failure at under 100k miles. The Explorer has an enclosed transmission which is typically replaced with a rebuilt transmission at a cost of almost $3,000.
Adding insult to injury, the 2002-2005 Explorer also has a massive problem with the rear panel cracking. While it's a minor annoyance compared to transmission failure, ironically the crack usually goes right through the Ford logo.
8.4
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $690
- Average Mileage:
- 87,300 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 19 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (12 reports)
- replace accuator door (5 reports)
- replace heating system (2 reports)
AC / heater problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I see a lot of people have this problem why is there no recall especially if you have children or grand kids you can't have them in your car in the winter they will get sick. And no you can't afford to miss work or them missing school. This is a common problem in the Explorer. I got a price for it it's $65.00 for the part but the labor is what gets you which is $95.00 an hr which I was told it takes 7hrs to fix. Smh. Who has that kind of money? Mechanics call these suvs "Explosions". It's bad enough I just had to put a engine because of the Time Changing Belt.
- Kimberli J., Central Islip, US