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Wheel Bearing Failure
2005 Ford Explorer
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
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.
8.1
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $520
- Average Mileage:
- 102,300 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 19 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace wheel bearing (17 reports)
- not sure (2 reports)
wheels / hubs problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Right rear wheel bearing failed so badly the hub and knuckle had to be replaced as well. I have been told this is especially common on that wheel and many junkyards had that knuckle missing on old models.
- Adam S., El Cajon, CA, US