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2005 Ford Explorer
Body / Paint Problems
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.
2005 Ford Explorer Body / Paint Problems
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- Cracked Panel Below The Rear Window
- Paint Is Peeling Off
- Excessive Rust
- Paint Bubbling
- Hinges For Rear Hatch Broken
- NHTSA: Structure: Body
- NHTSA: Structure
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Hatchback/Liftgate
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Tailgate
- NHTSA: Structure: Frame And Members
- NHTSA: Structure: Body: Hatchback/Liftgate: Hinge And ...
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