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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.

10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$530
Average Mileage:
47,600 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replaced upper control arms (1 reports)
2005 Ford Explorer suspension problems

suspension problem

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2005 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #1

Nov 202012

Explorer XLT 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 47,578 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Still under 50000 miles and another costly repair.

- Dan M., Hanover Park, IL, US

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