CarComplaints.com Notes: The previous generation of Explorer was so awful that the redesign in 2006 was greeted with much optimism. That didn't last long.
The transmission continues to be the Explorer's worst reliability problem. Owners report shifting hard & lunging, typically starting as low as 40k miles with a $1,600 average repair bill. On top of that, the radiator is prone to failure around 60k miles. Repairs for the radiator run $500 to $1,000 & many owners report they've had to replace the radiator multiple times for leaks, indicating a possible design defect in the OEM replacement parts.
Ford did make some significant changes to improve handling and safety. Electronic stability control was added in addition to side impact air bags, but beyond that this is a vehicle that should be avoided at all costs.
Well let me type what the dealership wrote up. This make only the second(2) time for us to get this same problem fix;WATER LEAKING FROM THE MOONROOF/DRIPS DOWN FROM THE MAP LIGHT IN THE ABOVE HEAD CONSOLE. What the hell this is costing us money and lost of gas going back and forth the the East part of Pgh. for the dam same thing that was suppose to be fix back in 2009. Now were back at square one was there to have the moonroof fix again on October 27, 2011 and paid $158.36 this year and 170.00, in 2009. for the same problem. My question is when will this problem be fixed before it shorts out my vehicle and we don't have a vehicle. Fix income with no more extra money for repair. Now I would also like to know if anyone else is having this PROBLEM WITH THEIR MOONROOF.(PERIOD).com
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Well let me type what the dealership wrote up. This make only the second(2) time for us to get this same problem fix;WATER LEAKING FROM THE MOONROOF/DRIPS DOWN FROM THE MAP LIGHT IN THE ABOVE HEAD CONSOLE. What the hell this is costing us money and lost of gas going back and forth the the East part of Pgh. for the dam same thing that was suppose to be fix back in 2009. Now were back at square one was there to have the moonroof fix again on October 27, 2011 and paid $158.36 this year and 170.00, in 2009. for the same problem. My question is when will this problem be fixed before it shorts out my vehicle and we don't have a vehicle. Fix income with no more extra money for repair. Now I would also like to know if anyone else is having this PROBLEM WITH THEIR MOONROOF.(PERIOD).com
- cig04gloverpa, Pittsburgh, PA, US