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.
This was the second issue with the truck, after having it for 9 short months. Not very happy as this was the 2nd issue within this time of having the vehicle. But, sensors do go out, so I bit the bullet and moved on...
I feel like I was ripped off by the dealer, talked me into injector cleaner for 150 extra. I don't see this as a $600 repair. If they have these problems premature like this they should pay for part of the repair. Otherwise they will never sell me or my family another car for generations. Ford* super bad quality. I feel as I got ripped off by owning this car. LEMON**. keep reading there's more
- dudephoto,
San Diego, CA, US
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This was the second issue with the truck, after having it for 9 short months. Not very happy as this was the 2nd issue within this time of having the vehicle. But, sensors do go out, so I bit the bullet and moved on...
- Scott I., Layton, UT, US