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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 2010 Ford Explorer.

3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,280 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.

2010 Ford Explorer electrical problems

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2010 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #9

Sep 202021

Explorer

  • miles

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

Rsc alarm keeps going sounding alarm and the abs alarm keeps sounding as well. Seen a ton of owners having this same error

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #8

Mar 082021

Explorer

  • miles
While driving on the highway, my Explorer did a sudden jolt and I had no control over the vehicle. It acted as though it was no in gear. I almost crashed going 60 mph on a 4 lane highway. It then did another large jolt and revved high into the red line. I took it to Firestone and they recommended that I take it to the dealership to check the transmission. I called the dealership and they advised me to drive it over. They told me it was "probably the transmission as Explorers are notarious for transmission issues." The dealership inspected the Explorer and confirmed that it was a known transmission issue involving codes P0798 and P098. The dealership advised that there were MULTIPLE pressure code errors [that never did a warning] and that the transmission required replacement. I asked if it was covered under warranty and the dealership advised me that Ford had no issued a recall yet, even though it was a known and serious transmission issue. The dealership recommended that I call Ford Customer Care at 1-800-392-3673 and request that Ford cover the replacement. I called Ford Customer Care and spoke with Bruno who advised me that it was indeed a known issue and that I "was not the only one with this issue" and that "there will be a recall soon so [I] can get reimbursed." Bruno was to have a supervisor call me within 24 hours. It has been almost 2 weeks and there has been no response from Ford. This is a well known issue that Ford knows of. There has been recalls of other Explorers for the same problem but my VIN is not included for some reason. If you go online, there are thousands of complaints. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE SOMEONE DIES OR IS SERIOUSLY INJURED. I have the telephone recordings of Ford but I am unable to upload them here.

- Seaford , VA, USA

problem #7

Jan 012021

Explorer

  • miles
Service rsc light comes on with the wrench light when driving the vehicle. Replaced the tcm and the problem did not go away. Codes U0101 and U1900 are popping up. Vehicle goes into limp mode. Replaced ignition coils on the left bank and it did not go away.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

problem #6

Jul 312018

Explorer

  • 20 miles

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

When I hot a bump in the road or step on the breaks the dome lights come on, my driver eat moves bake and the lights on the radio turns off.

- Elkhart, IN, USA

problem #5

May 232017

Explorer

  • 103,999 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Explorer. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the engine. In addition, the key failed to eject from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (irvin motors in san antonio, tx), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,999.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #4

Jan 122015

Explorer

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after one attempt. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the map sensor, pvc sensor and transmission cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

- Oxford, MI, USA

problem #3

Jan 162014

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 60,000 miles

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

While driving on interstate 295 just South of brunswick, Maine my 2010 Ford Explorer lost all power and rapidly decelerated and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. I did manage to pull over to the side of the highway just before losing all power, but I could not restart my vehicle. I then had my vehicle towed to a Ford service center, and Ford indicated that the problem was caused by friction which had worn away the electrical tape and wire casing of the electrical node and the wiring harness around the fuel tank. I am concerned about the safety of other drivers should a similar incident happen under heavier highway traffic conditions.

- Topsham, ME, USA

problem #2

Feb 132013

Explorer 6-cyl Diesel

  • 22,000 miles
The cruise control intermittently engages when it is turned off and the car speeds up, when the brake is pressed it shuts off momentarily then re-engages itself. It happens at any speed and there is no rhyme or reason for why it happens. Ford has been unable to resolve the issue on 4 different occasions over the past month.

- Voorhees, NJ, USA

problem #1

May 012011

Explorer

  • 13,500 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminated and the brake warning light flashed intermittently. The turn signals were operable, however the sound indicator that advised the driver that the signal was activated did not engage. The sound indicator that advised the driver that the keys were not removed from the vehicle had also failed. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was awaiting a service appointment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 13,800 and the approximate failure mileage was 13,500.

- Ronceverte, WV, USA

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