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Transmission Slipping
2003 Ford Explorer
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2003 Ford Explorer one of our worst vehicles on record. "Avoid like the plague" is putting it lightly.
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.
Another common problem for the 2002-2003 Explorer is wheel bearing failure at around 90k miles, with a typical repair bill of $500 to $1000 depending on how many wheel bearings failed.
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.
7.6
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $5,230
- Average Mileage:
- 101,050 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 17 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (8 reports)
- replaced transmission (4 reports)
- rebuilt trassmission (3 reports)
- replaced transfer case (1 reports)
- transmission flushed and filter changed (1 reports)
transmission problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Bought it used.
Replaced bearing first, then tranny..
Now the rocker arms are rotted and the truck wont pass inspection.
Piece of rusted crap.
Love the truck but I have to say, FORD isn't worth the money.
- Tray B., Lake Ariel, US