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.
3.7
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,500 miles
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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was a fracture in the rear panel of the rear window. In addition, the air conditioner blend door was fractured and would not allow air to pass through the ventilation system. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
2005 Ford Explorer. Consumer states problems with air conditioner the consumer was a quoted a price of $2,400 to fix the air conditioner. The consumer stated the air conditioner failed for the second time within 16 months. According to the invoice, the ac compressor had a large hole on the side of the case. The consumer believed the original design of the air conditioner was defective.
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