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.
We never raise or lower the seat with someone in the seat. There are three people who drive this car and range from 5 feet 6 inches to 6 feet 3 inches, so the seat must be moved to fit the driver. I also own a 1997 Ford Explorer with 210,000 miles and the electric seat still works. There is no reason for the seat to break on the 2005. Ford needs to fix so the consumer does not have out of pocket expense, this is not something that was abused.
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We never raise or lower the seat with someone in the seat. There are three people who drive this car and range from 5 feet 6 inches to 6 feet 3 inches, so the seat must be moved to fit the driver. I also own a 1997 Ford Explorer with 210,000 miles and the electric seat still works. There is no reason for the seat to break on the 2005. Ford needs to fix so the consumer does not have out of pocket expense, this is not something that was abused.
- Linda G., Central Village, CT, US