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.
I feel that this problem was a manufacturing defect and the dealer will not let go of any money he has because I didn't buy it from them, and I have "no service history with them." This repair should be fully covered by Ford Motor Company no matter what they say.
It only has 37,578 miles on it and it should not have required a brand new rear end with that kind of mileage. I am getting the run around from the dealer.
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I feel that this problem was a manufacturing defect and the dealer will not let go of any money he has because I didn't buy it from them, and I have "no service history with them." This repair should be fully covered by Ford Motor Company no matter what they say.
It only has 37,578 miles on it and it should not have required a brand new rear end with that kind of mileage. I am getting the run around from the dealer.
- marlab, Perryville, MO, US