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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.

6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
57,500 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
2005 Ford Explorer accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2005 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #3

Jun 152008

Explorer Eddie Bauer V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Sorry I can't recall the exact part that went bad, but when this Explorer was just over 3 years old, the engine completely stopped running. My daughter was driving at about 40-50 mph when she said suddenly a bunch of lights started flashing and the engine died. Then, it wouldn't restart. Took it to the dealer for repair. They told me the part name, which I didn't recognize, then said it was basically the computer-type brain of the car that died. I'm feeling sick over how expensive that sounds and just when the 3-year warranty was over. Then they told me that part is covered for 10 years, so it was replaced for free. Whew! I felt very fortunate but still don't believe any major part should go out at 3-years old!

- Deb K., Caldwell, ID, US

problem #2

Jun 122008

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

HOPEFULLY NOBODY DIES TRYING TO FIGURE THIS GLITCH OUT

- jpowell, Fernandina Beach, FL, US

problem #1

Dec 082007

Explorer XLT V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,500 miles

Is this the back of the line? All the lights keep coming on. I got my check gauges light, service engine light, low oil pressure light and then bling, she stalls. I could be going 70 mph. I could be going 30, but it does not care. Then it starts right back up and then three days later, same thing. This thing is junk. Does anyone even care? I had to replace all the brakes when it only had a few thousand miles on it and now this. Looks like a stinkin Christmas tree every time I start it up and take it anywhere.Five more years to pay on this heap of metal? You've GOT to be kidding me. FORD = Forever Owing Radical Dollars.. and that's just to pay for the parts and labor, not to mention the gas that it SUCKS. I knew I shoulda bought another Chevrolet. I'm scared to even take this thing in for an estimate. Bankruptcy court, here I come. Just join me up now, cuz I know your going to screw me. Some one please, steal this thing and put me out of my misery.

- Kelly B., Fulton, NY, US

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