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CarComplaints.com Notes: 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.
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.
8.5
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $300
- Average Mileage:
- 100,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 8 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (7 reports)
- replace wiring (1 reports)
accessories - interior problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
ONCE AGAIN, FORD HAS BUILT A TRUCK, 2005 FORD EXPLORER XLT THAT HAS REALLY PISSED ME OFF! THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON, 4X4 LIGHT BLINKS ON AND OFF, AVTRAC OR WHATEVER COMES ON....WHAT THE HELL? WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO EVERYONE. I HAVE ALL THE OTHER DISASTROUS PROBLEMS THAT EVERYONE ELSE IS HAVING TOO!!!! IT'S A LEMON! RECALL THESE PROBLEMS! STAND BY YOUR SO CALLED GOOD NAME!
- Lisa B., Pittsburgh, PA, US