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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:
- $480
- Average Mileage:
- 77,300 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 7 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace (7 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
This truck has been the BIGGEST NIGHTMARE since I bought it NEW in 2006 as a 2004 left over..So far I have replaced...Clutch pack in the rear end, universal joints, rear trailing arms, alternator, ball joints, all four wheel bearings 3 times, now the harmonic balancer..next will be the transition, as it is acting up a bit.. And partridge in a pear tree....Yet, NONE of these common problem things are on Fords recall list...WHY???????????????????
- my94zx7new york, Fort Plain, NY, US