CarComplaints.com Notes: The previous generation of Explorer was so awful that the redesign in 2006 was greeted with much optimism. That didn't last long.
The transmission continues to be the Explorer's worst reliability problem. Owners report shifting hard & lunging, typically starting as low as 40k miles with a $1,600 average repair bill. On top of that, the radiator is prone to failure around 60k miles. Repairs for the radiator run $500 to $1,000 & many owners report they've had to replace the radiator multiple times for leaks, indicating a possible design defect in the OEM replacement parts.
Ford did make some significant changes to improve handling and safety. Electronic stability control was added in addition to side impact air bags, but beyond that this is a vehicle that should be avoided at all costs.
6.0
fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$0
Average Mileage:
135,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
used a half inch washer in the tumbler (1 reports)
drivers seat would move when driving. after searching the internet i found a guy with a similar problem. he suggested to remove the tumbler( the part that the key goes into to start the car). when tumbler is removed you will notice there is a raised piece at the end of the tumbler. a half inch washer will fit but you have to sand or grind or cut the washer to about a 1/16 of an inch or less around the washer. then slide the tumbler back in. i havent had the problem since. it only cost me 26 cents. (thats right cents). and it has to be a thin washer. i found one at home depot. i saw that 2008 ford explorers are having this problem.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
drivers seat would move when driving. after searching the internet i found a guy with a similar problem. he suggested to remove the tumbler( the part that the key goes into to start the car). when tumbler is removed you will notice there is a raised piece at the end of the tumbler. a half inch washer will fit but you have to sand or grind or cut the washer to about a 1/16 of an inch or less around the washer. then slide the tumbler back in. i havent had the problem since. it only cost me 26 cents. (thats right cents). and it has to be a thin washer. i found one at home depot. i saw that 2008 ford explorers are having this problem.
- anthonyrnj, Bound Brook, NJ, US