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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2004 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 2002-2005 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.
8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $590
- Average Mileage:
- 93,900 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 45 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (15 reports)
- fix blend door motor is slipping or blend door is broken (12 reports)
- replace blend door actuator (11 reports)
- replace blend door (7 reports)
AC / heater problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I worked for Ford Motor prior and for that reason, I always owned Fords. They all seemed to start having trouble at around 70,000 miles.I am now retired and cannot afford to pay $1200 just to get some heat in my vehicle. You can bet this is the LAST Ford product I ever buy. $1200 for a worn out plastic gear. That is stupid. My next vehicle will definitely be a foreign make.
- arnier, Merrimack, NH, US