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.
the little orange rear defrost indicator light doesn't come on when you press it. the rear defrost works perfectly fine you just don't know if its on or not until it starts working. not a BIG deal though
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the little orange rear defrost indicator light doesn't come on when you press it. the rear defrost works perfectly fine you just don't know if its on or not until it starts working. not a BIG deal though
- keith24, Cleveland, OH, US