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.
All one has to do is go to a wrecker and find a vehicle that has been scrapped and purchase the instrument cluster and install it on your high mileage vehicle, there by reducing the mileage on the vehicle - or at least appears lower.
Unfortunately I was raised in a small population area and I trust people. Now that was stupid on my part.
Anyway the actual mileage was over twice what was reported on the odometer. I did not think that Ford would allow such a simple way to rip people off. The mileage should be stored securely in the computer and also in the instrument cluster as well. If they differ then a "tilt" light should go on.
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All one has to do is go to a wrecker and find a vehicle that has been scrapped and purchase the instrument cluster and install it on your high mileage vehicle, there by reducing the mileage on the vehicle - or at least appears lower.
Unfortunately I was raised in a small population area and I trust people. Now that was stupid on my part.
Anyway the actual mileage was over twice what was reported on the odometer. I did not think that Ford would allow such a simple way to rip people off. The mileage should be stored securely in the computer and also in the instrument cluster as well. If they differ then a "tilt" light should go on.
- David C., Toronto, Ontario, canada