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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.
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- Average Mileage:
- 53,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
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The headlights will not come on in the auto mode, the interior lights will not come on when the doors are opened, only when you are exiting the vehicle. Door locks do not lock in the auto mode. The warning, headlights are on, does not activate upon exiting the vehicle. My mechanic thought it was the bcm control module, noooot. I'm apprehensive with taking it to the dealer since it may cost me up to a $1000.00 are more. I've had to replace the battery within the last week because of leaving the headlights on. Sometimes everything works.
Any suggestions other than giving the dealer the keys to my wallet?
- jim.whidden, Owings, MD, US