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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.
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definitely annoying- Typical Repair Cost:
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- Average Mileage:
- 96,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
drivetrain problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Bought this car new in 05, the first week I had it the fuel line came loose spraying gas all over the engine. Pulled in to McDonald parking lot, leaked out 20 gallons of gas, they called fire department. Me & my wife were almost killed not to mention endangering other people. But anyway, I tried to put that behind me.
It been real good for awhile, then the front end started squeaking, Sears said it was bad bushings on the frame and that tires cost 1500 bucks. That noise never did go away. So now it has 100000 miles on it and has developed a roaring noise coming from the front end. Put new tires on, new wheel hub assembly's, on another 1200 bucks, still has that stupid roaring noise coming front end real loud. You can't hear the radio, also the tire sensor light is on, the last Ford I will ever own.
- Hugh K., Boaz, KY, US