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.
2.9
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,172 miles
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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. While driving 30 mph, the side air bags deployed without warning. There was no crash before the failure occurred. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. The failure and current mileages were 49,172.
- Washington, DC, USA
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- Washington, DC, USA