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.
WAS IN A SERIOUS COLLISION AND MY DRIVERS AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED. I COULD OF BEEN KILLED. SPOKE WITH A REP FROM FORD AND ALL THEY COULD SAY WAS OK WE HAVE MADE A NOTE OF YOUR COMPLAINT. WTF. WAS DRIVING AT 45MPH AND WAS DUMB ENOUGH TO REAREND A VAN PASSENGER AIR BAG WENT OFF BUT NOT THE DRIVERS SIDE. NO ONE WAS SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
WHAT IS FORD GONNA DO ABOUT THIS???????????? ARE THERE OTHER EXPLORERS OUT THERE WITH THIS PROBLEM. HOW MANY PEOPLE NEED TO GET KILLED OR INJURED BEFORE FORD DOES SOMETHING? HELLO FORD LOOK AT TOYOTA............ WHAT A MESS THAT BECAME. REMEMBER THE TIRE ISSUE FORD????????? BEEN A FORD GUY ALL MY LIFE AND WHAT DO I GET THE MIDDLE FINGER.,.............
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WAS IN A SERIOUS COLLISION AND MY DRIVERS AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED. I COULD OF BEEN KILLED. SPOKE WITH A REP FROM FORD AND ALL THEY COULD SAY WAS OK WE HAVE MADE A NOTE OF YOUR COMPLAINT. WTF. WAS DRIVING AT 45MPH AND WAS DUMB ENOUGH TO REAREND A VAN PASSENGER AIR BAG WENT OFF BUT NOT THE DRIVERS SIDE. NO ONE WAS SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
WHAT IS FORD GONNA DO ABOUT THIS???????????? ARE THERE OTHER EXPLORERS OUT THERE WITH THIS PROBLEM. HOW MANY PEOPLE NEED TO GET KILLED OR INJURED BEFORE FORD DOES SOMETHING? HELLO FORD LOOK AT TOYOTA............ WHAT A MESS THAT BECAME. REMEMBER THE TIRE ISSUE FORD????????? BEEN A FORD GUY ALL MY LIFE AND WHAT DO I GET THE MIDDLE FINGER.,.............
- George M., Romeoville, IL, US