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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.

4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
28,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replaced strut (1 reports)
2005 Ford Explorer suspension problems

suspension problem

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2005 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #1

Jul 042007

(reported on)

Explorer LX 2.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,000 miles

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

left strut leaking on a 2005 explorer that has had every "check up" with full reports and multi point inspections from the day I bought it. third problem being fixed by warranty but annoying because the car is out of my possession yet again.

- Melissa G., Lompoc, CA, US

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