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CarComplaints.com Notes: After a half-decade of major transmission problems, Ford seems to have solved all the major defects with the Explorer.

We are happy to say that both the CarComplaints.com & the NHTSA data indicate no problems whatsoever with the 2009 Ford Explorer.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
90,794 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2009 Ford Explorer engine problems

engine problem

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2009 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #4

May 142020

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 184,494 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

SUV seems to be idled during start up or even when driving. Sounds airy like its trying to accelerate. Also I have had break pads replaced more than usual. Mechanic said it was reported that they have gone out more than normal. Each time going out before warranty expired. Today, car was placed in reverse and car spent out of control spinning around 3 times before it came to a complete stop before crashing into another vehicle. This took place in the parking lot of walmart.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #3

Oct 022018

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,684 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the engine stalled numerous times without warning while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to town and country Ford (5041 Ford parkway, bessemer, Alabama 35022, (205)491-0000) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body failed. The dealer replaced the throttle body, but the vehicle continued to stall while driving various speeds. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 62,684. Consumer stated car would stop without any warning.

- Bessemer, AL, USA

problem #2

Jan 022017

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 31,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and the wrench warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to coast to the shoulder with no power brake or steering ability. The contact waited for approximately two minutes and started the vehicle normally, but the warning indicator was still illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the throttle body failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000....updated 02/22/17

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #1

Sep 172013

Explorer 8-cyl

  • 85,000 miles
When first starting the vehicle, there is a loud ticking noise. After researching it online, it appeared to be a very common problem with some of the exhaust manifold bolts snapping off causing a leak of exhaust gases. We took the car to a shop and the problem was confirmed. The repairs will be over $1,000, and this same issue has been reported in online forums quite frequently.

- Westerville, OH, USA

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