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.
when I apply the brake either on a wet road or emergency, it like it is slow to catch and when it finally does there is a sharp release then i continue to slide a little bit. this only happens when applying the brake quick and hard or when road is wet . it feels like the antilock brakes aren't catching or working properly. replaced brake pad and rotors 12 months ago, no difference.
- testep,
Grayson, KY, US
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My brake rotors were full of rust (corroded). I had to have all my rotors replaced.
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