Major Problems with Ford Explorer Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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| Model Year | Complaints |
| 2020 Explorer |
16
|
| 2019 Explorer |
12
|
| 2018 Explorer |
84
|
| 2017 Explorer |
382
|
| 2016 Explorer |
877
|
| 2015 Explorer |
754
|
| 2014 Explorer |
733
|
| 2013 Explorer |
1167
|
| 2012 Explorer |
449
|
| 2011 Explorer |
707
|
| 2010 Explorer |
98
|
| 2009 Explorer |
30
|
| 2008 Explorer |
139
|
| 2007 Explorer |
202
|
| 2006 Explorer |
618
|
| 2005 Explorer |
488
|
| 2004 Explorer |
1292
|
| 2003 Explorer |
1126
|
| 2002 Explorer |
3276
|
| 2001 Explorer |
373
|
| 2000 Explorer |
938
|
| 1999 Explorer |
1343
|
Worst 3 Ford Explorer complaints
2010 Ford Explorer
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Victims: 60
Mileage: 1200 miles
2015 Ford Explorer
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Victims: 11
Mileage: 26000 miles
2015 Ford Explorer
AIR BAGS
Victims: 7
Mileage: 49000 miles
Browse Ford Explorer complaints by category
Problems with STEERING, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Explorer owners.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
| STEERING to avoid hitting another vehicle that illegally came into the lane i was entering (they were driving on the shoulder)... |
1683
~ 69147 miles |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN on march 29 at 9pm while driving at 30 mph and passing a vehicle my transmission stopped working. if felt... |
1666
~ 60962 miles |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER when driving my 2014 ford explorer at any speed and on any terrain the exhaust fumes enter into the cabin... |
1583
~ 34776 miles |
| POWER TRAIN i bought my ford explorer 2014 on july 1st 2013. on august 1st 2013 my car did not move forward... |
1225
~ 81894 miles |
| ENGINE i bought my ford explorer 2014 on july 1st 2013. on august 1st 2013 my car did not move forward... |
1141
~ 47588 miles |
| BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact rented a 2014 ford explorer. the contact stated that he attempted to open the rear cup holder... |
948
~ 63369 miles |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM purchased 2014 ford explorer july 20 2014 - july 26 2014 - i was pulling away from drive thru pharmacy... |
767
~ 62018 miles |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL exhaust gas is getting into the cabin when the car accelerates over 3200 to 3500 rpm. ford says that the... |
620
~ 49107 miles |
| TIRES sidewall of tire blew out on passenger side while pulling into a parking lot after making a u turn.... |
482
~ 21404 miles |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM for a little over a month my wife and i have been smelling gasoline periodically around the car. the last... |
470
~ 38270 miles |
| AIR BAGS while approaching an intersection from the south a car crossed the intersection in front of us traveling east. i applied... |
457
~ 61463 miles |
| SUSPENSION to avoid hitting another vehicle that illegally came into the lane i was entering (they were driving on the shoulder)... |
392
~ 60274 miles |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING exhaust smell coming out from air conditioner system at high rpms (about 3500). *tr... |
334
~ 50116 miles |
| WHEELS to avoid hitting another vehicle that illegally came into the lane i was entering (they were driving on the shoulder)... |
295
~ 78108 miles |
| HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. the contact stated that the third row seat fractured. the vehicle was... |
287
~ 53623 miles |
| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds the lift gate ajar light illuminated and seconds later the lift gate... |
283
~ 42018 miles |
| TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer equipped with hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tires size: 255/50r20. while the... |
278
~ 2722 miles |
| REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. the contact stated that while driving at speeds over 50 mph the... |
241
~ 68909 miles |
| STRUCTURE 2014 ford explorer. attorney representing consumer writes in regards to rust along front edge of vehicle hood. dealership refuses to... |
226
~ 54509 miles |
| DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford explorer. while the vehicle was undergoing an oil change at chuck colvin auto... |
214
~ 43357 miles |
| SEATS we rented a 2014 ford explorer from avis over memorial day weekend. my 10 month old daughter was in the... |
211
~ 40012 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES when applying full braking at a stop sign or red light the vehicle stops but the engine and transmission continue... |
190
~ 64348 miles |
| ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the engine shut down at only 14 000 miles.there was no warning it just shut down. the dealership that replaced... |
173
~ 43701 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE exhaust smell coming out from air conditioner system at high rpms (about 3500). *tr... |
161
~ 41438 miles |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL the wrench light showed on the dashboard and loss of power.... |
153
~ 89304 miles |
| EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when driving my 2014 ford explorer at any speed and on any terrain the exhaust fumes enter into the cabin... |
139
~ 27259 miles |
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph the power steering assist... |
139
~ 15249 miles |
| VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. while driving at any speed the exhaust from the rear of the... |
136
~ 65066 miles |
| SEAT BELTS complaint summary: second row inflatable seat belt stuck in out position. will not retract. will not pull forward. concern that... |
134
~ 52273 miles |
| FRONTAL > AIR BAGS air bag failed to deploy in a front end crash.... |
123
~ 17830 miles |
| WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers worked intermittently making the visibility in the rain difficult. dealer will repair vehicle for $437.00. *ak *tc... |
120
~ 2800 miles |
| GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle has 1978 miles 2006 ford explorer has major hesitation in throttle after 3 trips to dealer they say vehicle... |
113
~ 5149 miles |
| GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY panel below rear window cracked. not due to accident or any other type of abuse. *tr... |
112
~ 42939 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i was parked on a driveway which was elevated and had a steep slope down to the road. i put... |
102
~ 43837 miles |
| CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL more like adaptive 'curse' control. my 2011 explorer limited 4x4 with the adaptive cruise always catches the rear of semi... |
102
~ 29601 miles |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING purchased 2014 ford explorer july 20 2014 - july 26 2014 - i was pulling away from drive thru pharmacy... |
99
~ 56135 miles |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER i purchased this vehicle about a month ago. driving home 2 1/2 hours away from where i purchased it the... |
98
~ 76799 miles |
| COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING radiator starting seeping fluid from right top seam (aluminum-plastic) around 50 000 miles for no reason research on internet shows... |
95
~ 43479 miles |
| ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. the contact stated that while reversing at 4 mph his foot slipped... |
84
~ 22118 miles |
| EQUIPMENT this form does not allow entry of multiple dates. there is an issue with myfordtouch with this vehicle that is... |
81
~ 51232 miles |
| WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. while driving various speeds an exhaust odor emitted inside the vehicle. the... |
78
~ 53781 miles |
| AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN exciter ring damage. replaced rear axle. *tr... |
78
~ 30582 miles |
| FRONT > SUSPENSION upper ball joint boots fell apart grease washes out ball joint failure at 52 000 miles. *tr... |
75
~ 18809 miles |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v270000 (locks/latches and stated... |
73
~ 79870 miles |
| RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS (1) driver's seat back latch broken (2) could not enter or exit from back seat on driver's side (3) not |
71
~ 28697 miles |
| COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford explorer. the contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift out of... |
69
~ 57786 miles |
| POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY purchased this vehicle for my wife a little over a year ago. at first everything was fine but then at... |
66
~ 27861 miles |
| MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers came on and went off intermittently in inclement weather. windshield wiper stayed in the up position while in... |
63
~ 3685 miles |
| DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN new 2006 ford explore vibration at 45 & 60 mph shakes suv. during test drive dealer thought the problem was... |
58
~ 53744 miles |
| DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE vehicle displays door ajar when drivers door is shut. happens randomly and has now become a regular occurrence. *tr... |
57
~ 28290 miles |
| LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. the contact stated that the front driver side door failed to lock... |
51
~ 40855 miles |
| AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. while driving approximately 60 mph with the air conditioner activated there was... |
49
~ 17109 miles |
| TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE i purchased my new 2007 explorer v8 eddie bauer on 06-07-07. i traded in a 2002 same thing. the minute... |
49
~ 45436 miles |
| TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN at sharp turns either to the left of the the right the auto 4x4 enagages and you feel a large... |
48
~ 46439 miles |
| SIDEWALL > TIRES sidewall of tire blew out on passenger side while pulling into a parking lot after making a u turn.... |
44
~ 10511 miles |
| COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. the contact stated when he took his vehicle into a local repair shop... |
42
~ 62285 miles |
| COLUMN > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. while driving 70 mph the steering wheel suddenly malfunctioned and became very... |
39
~ 58215 miles |
| DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY at any speed exhaust fumes get into passenger compartment. with vehicle idling and climate control to off position i let... |
36
~ 43330 miles |
| PARKING BRAKE tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. the contact stated that the parking brake malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken... |
34
~ 51467 miles |
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. while driving 25 mph the speedometer and turn signals failed to operate.... |
34
~ 21853 miles |
| FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. the contact stated the ice and snow freeze the doors and frames on... |
34
~ 39150 miles |
| SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving at 10-15 mph and when attemtping to make a right hand turn gradually depressed brake pedal and pedal... |
34
~ 20423 miles |
| LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS 2008 ford explorer. consumer writes in regards to lug nuts and wheel issues. *smd the consumer stated his son was... |
33
~ 51743 miles |
| SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked another vehicle hit the... |
33
~ 32481 miles |
| SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY the rear differential of my 2002 ford explorer xls is leaking at 41 000 miles. noticed the liquid on the... |
33
~ 45382 miles |
| WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. while driving 55 mph the windshield trim detached from the vehicle. the... |
32
~ 26161 miles |
| SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS my 85 pound 55 year old 5 foot 3 inch good health wife is not protected by air bags when... |
31
~ 34514 miles |
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when trying to move the gear shift from park to any gear after being parked for any amount of time |
30
~ 33346 miles |
| LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES rear liftgate (glass door section) opens by itself when the car is being driven. first a warning sensor lights "liftgage... |
29
~ 37165 miles |
| RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. while the contact's husband was driving 5 mph and making a left... |
28
~ 69993 miles |
| FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph the vehicle... |
28
~ 23845 miles |
| INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM running and tail lights not working. tail and running lights will not come on with use of manual or automatic... |
28
~ 30411 miles |
| CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. while driving approximately 25 mph the vehicle lost power and shut off... |
27
~ 26763 miles |
| TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. while driving at speeds of 50 mph the transmission warning light illuminated... |
27
~ 54012 miles |
| GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. the contact stated that there was no light indication on the gear shifter.... |
27
~ 46414 miles |
| IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when in drive and moving and going over a bump the power seat goes into the position it would be... |
26
~ 11992 miles |
| MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i have a 2007 for explorer. while i was driving on the interstate the vehicle went from 65 mph to... |
26
~ 49292 miles |
| RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the computer system got out of control. the cd player was jumping between cd's and also the automatic stirrup got... |
25
~ 11333 miles |
| WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated which was... |
24
~ 36453 miles |
| REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph in the rain the rear... |
24
~ 88255 miles |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING light was blinking on dash on right side if you tap it would come on now only one side of... |
24
~ 34597 miles |
| RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer sport trac. the contact stated that in february 2008 the radiator began leaking.... |
24
~ 50725 miles |
| INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. while driving at various speeds the steering became very difficult to control.... |
22
~ 34103 miles |
| HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. the contact stated that while stopped the traction control and power steering... |
22
~ 4592 miles |
| LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. while driving 15 mph the vehicle veered to the right and crashed into... |
22
~ 32416 miles |
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt: the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. safety complaint was that light came on that said have your vehicle... |
22
~ 17863 miles |
| SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. she stated that when closing the lift gate the hitch snapped and the... |
21
~ 42969 miles |
| DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN delay in transmission engaging in either reverse or forward gear is highly dangerous because auto suddenly slams into gear and... |
21
~ 12407 miles |
| SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY sunroof exploded and rained glass on driver. no impact involved with glass before it shattered. *tr... |
20
~ 30019 miles |
| AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN car has a hard time engaging into gear when backing up it feels like i've hit another vehicle. the vehicle... |
20
~ 45993 miles |
| ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT ford sync system - continues to freeze and not function. navigation system freezes up and/or doesn't work at times. phone... |
19
~ 22663 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER just recently noticed my 06 ford explorer having unexpected engine surges. went to stop at an intersection and it felt... |
19
~ 43079 miles |
| RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the passenger front seat lap and shoulder belt assembly locks up for no apparent reason whenever a person sits in |
19
~ 10434 miles |
| CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. while the driver a police officer was traveling various speeds the vehicle... |
18
~ 37916 miles |
| MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. while driving 35 mph an exhaust odor emitted into the vehicle through... |
18
~ 30976 miles |
| EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. while driving approximately 40 mph the contact depressed the accelerator pedal but... |
18
~ 35508 miles |
| FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER purchased new 2005 ford explorer after first 100 miles fuel gauge went falsely to empty and service engine light came... |
17
~ 21348 miles |
| CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL throttle cable gots stuck causing vehicle to accelerate without warning. dealer was notified. ts... |
17
~ 35318 miles |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and stalled intermittently.... |
16
~ 55814 miles |
| HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. the contact stated that the paint on the vehicle's hood started to... |
16
~ 37552 miles |
| SPRINGS > REAR > SUSPENSION the shocks and the wheel bearings on the back left passenger side tires on my 2003 ford explorer are shot. |
16
~ 55502 miles |
| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY 2004 ford explorer's rear hatch/tailgate hinges broke. *tr... |
16
~ 39450 miles |
| HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. when he activated the cruise control while driving it deactivated itself without... |
15
~ 66452 miles |
| ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC multiple problems with my explorer. when shifting into reverse car jolts with a clunking noise. abs light is on and... |
15
~ 24799 miles |
| RIM > WHEELS dt: the chrome on the wheels was chipping off and the consumer feels that he should not have to pay... |
15
~ 15967 miles |
| TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving power steering assist abruptly fails as does advance trac stability control. the vehicle becomes much harder to control.... |
14
~ 21213 miles |
| PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tire valve stems leaking causing constant low tire pressure. *tr... |
14
~ 33224 miles |
| CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and was towed to... |
14
~ 16870 miles |
| BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE dt: 2005 ford explorer. the contact states the vehicle has been in the repair shop four times with nine repairs... |
14
~ 41449 miles |
| BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the locking mechanism for the shoulder restraint (right side) fell off. *ak... |
14
~ 13830 miles |
| PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while having front brake pads replaced mechanic noticed that the rotors rusted and cracked. also the rear rotors are starting |
14
~ 26490 miles |
| HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. the contact stated that the illumination of the headlights was extremely dim.... |
13
~ 16240 miles |
| FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while attempting to brake on 2005 ford explorer also am hitting the accelerator pedal causing the vehicle to surge toward |
13
|
| LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES back door latch on my ford explorer 2005 has come open twice while i was driving. *jb... |
13
~ 12251 miles |
| FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving at approximately 20 mph other vehicles were pointing at consumer's vehicle indicating that the vehicle was on fire.... |
13
~ 6788 miles |
| STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while driving steering wheel became loose and would only steer to the left. this resulted in vehicle going over an |
13
~ 1538 miles |
| PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer was unable to shift the vehicle out of park. dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. *ak... |
13
~ 5000 miles |
| DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC on my new ford explorer when i apply the brakes at speeds above 40 mph whole front end shakes violently |
13
~ 4908 miles |
| SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my name is [xxx] and i live in lorain ohio. i am the owner of a 2014 ford explorer (limited).... |
12
~ 44420 miles |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY there is a foul smell in the vehicle maybe burning plastic on the vehicle or exhaust. the fumes gets inside... |
12
~ 21135 miles |
| SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM cpsc:ford explorer 2008 ignition switch is major safety concern. the key mechanism over time has come loose and allows for... |
12
~ 87750 miles |
| HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2010 ford explorer. the headrest on the driver and passenger extends outward which forces the passenger... |
12
~ 3310 miles |
| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY hinge on liftgate glass fractured and broke. 2004 ford explorer. see 2003 nhsta recall 04v442000. liftgate glass hanging off and... |
12
~ 40500 miles |
| LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while driving the vehicle the hood released. fortunately the safety latch prevented the hood from completely releasing. this has occurred |
12
~ 8333 miles |
| UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dt: while driving on 8-24-05 the ball joint on the driver's side broke. the vehicle just pulled to the right.... |
12
~ 26713 miles |
| LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2004 ford explorer experiencing problems with acceleration. *mr the throttle response surges at low speeds. ford issued actions to be... |
12
~ 18104 miles |
| BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt: the car will not start in the mornings and sometimes when it sits for a while it will not... |
12
~ 13500 miles |
| VALVE > TIRES within approximately one week in august i've had two faulty tire valve stems cause low tire pressure and necessitate a... |
11
~ 19221 miles |
| MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on a dry interstate there was a loud pop that sounded like... |
11
~ 39679 miles |
| AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN ford explorer (2006 my) had a sensor ring failure (crack) causing my vehicle to stop working. went from 40 miles/hr... |
11
~ 25536 miles |
| HUB > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. while driving 10 mph the contact stated that the rear driver side... |
10
~ 56465 miles |
| PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. the contact stated that while reversing at 4 mph his foot slipped... |
10
~ 11965 miles |
| TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES while pulling out of local wal-mart parking lot in reverse an explosion that rocked my explorer cross utility vehicle created... |
10
~ 14019 miles |
| SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY my window switch started to smoke and melted the main window switch. it does not work at all now. it |
10
~ 21269 miles |
| FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle loses power and you are unable to accelerate it its stalls as a result of the loss of power.... |
10
~ 1167 miles |
| EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY consumer states there is a squeaking noise originating possibly from the suspension when driving over speed bumps or uneven road... |
10
~ 513 miles |
| FRONT > SEAT BELTS 2007 ford explorer. consumer writes in regards to passenger side seat belt is locked up and will not come out |
9
~ 36520 miles |
| TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph the power steering assist... |
9
~ 14038 miles |
| SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated that both the antilock brake and anti-roll lights illuminated. he... |
9
~ 50552 miles |
| GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked fluid was discovered on the driveway from an unknown source. upon... |
9
~ 32877 miles |
| POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS 2006 ford explorer ltd. memory seat not working properly. *kb the consumer stated the seat would place him up against... |
9
~ 40581 miles |
| TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING dt: the contact stated the tie rod housing that attaches to the wheel failed causing the contact to lose control... |
9
~ 25465 miles |
| MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS auto-transmission hesitates when put into reverse then lunges once transmission is engaged. when shifting from reverse to drive there is... |
9
~ 13867 miles |
| DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE on two separate occasions the vehicle ran out of fuel while driving at highway speed (55-60 mph). but the fuel... |
9
~ 23737 miles |
| 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and stalled intermittently.... |
8
~ 50552 miles |
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 13 front jounce brake hose failures in 11 vehicles were reported by a police fleet. the fleet includes a total... |
8
~ 23562 miles |
| SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. the contact stated that the passenger heated seat was activated and it... |
8
~ 33425 miles |
| CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. while driving 20 mph the front of the vehicle was stalling and... |
8
~ 28500 miles |
| CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl - the vehicle owns a 2005 ford explorer. the vehicle hestitates and there is a knocking noise. the contat... |
8
~ 83075 miles |
| MOTOR > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 2002 ford explorer rear windshield wipers worked intermittently.***no answer required***.*mr *nm... |
8
~ 27966 miles |
| STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems with the starter and wheels not returning to center position after making a turn. (nar) *ph *cb there was... |
8
~ 12452 miles |
| ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving at 45mph was involved in a rear end collision. upon impact none of the air bags deployed. *ak... |
8
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| UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE vehicle was traveling approximately 30-35 mph down a road with no pot holes when the front right lower control arm... |
7
~ 53496 miles |
| LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT because the abs light comes on during long drives and remains on until we stop the vehicle our explorer has... |
7
~ 14555 miles |
| REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS we rented a ford explorer 2004. my 6yr old was in the 2nd row putting on his seat belt when... |
7
~ 27129 miles |
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving approximately for two hours. the driver stopped at a toll booth. suddenly white smoke started emitting from under... |
7
~ 42716 miles |
| ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. the contact stated that water was leaking into the vehicle from the... |
6
~ 28825 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC on two occasions (may 2009 and now june 2010) a tone ring in my 2006 ford explorer's abs/traction control system... |
6
~ 88833 miles |
| COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN at 85k miles under normal driving use/condition the transmission and rear differential have failed on my 2002 explorer. there are... |
6
~ 29500 miles |
| TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING running and tail lights not working. tail and running lights will not come on with use of manual or automatic... |
6
~ 16727 miles |
| GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM there is ford tsb 02m01 and ntsb 10007207 for replacement of the egr sensor on 2002 ford explorers. the explorer... |
6
~ 27670 miles |
| MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dealership lost keys. on board computer/security system would not allow remake of key. ford issues a tsb (ignoring issue hoping... |
6
~ 26039 miles |
| RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING drivers side steering rack leaking heavily. nlm consumer states when driving experiencing stability problems consumer states does not feel like... |
6
~ 27139 miles |
| ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. the contact heard an abnormal noise progressing from the area of the... |
5
~ 33854 miles |
| HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. the contact stated that the heater failed to blow hot air which... |
5
~ 19833 miles |
| CHILD SEAT i put our britax diplomat car seat in my wife's ford explorer. i attached the seat belt and the extra... |
5
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| TRAILER HITCHES 2004 ford explorer was eastbound when the tongue of the trailer he was pulling broke off due to rust. the... |
5
~ 14000 miles |
| FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. while filling the vehicle with gasoline the vehicle would spew gas back... |
5
~ 66400 miles |
| ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR because the abs light comes on during long drives and remains on until we stop the vehicle our explorer has... |
5
~ 20400 miles |
| SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING *note* problems arose when vehicle was bought* vehicle bucks while in od. also vehicle makes a ticking/hissing noise. dealer cannot... |
5
~ 34970 miles |
| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY the pressurized lift rods which hold the hood up failed several times but the first time the hood fell and... |
5
~ 31200 miles |
| LINKAGES > STEERING theycantgeta partyettofixtheproblem. no safety defect. *ak... |
5
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| BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE consumer had an accident. bumper was among other parts that had to be replaced. repair shop told consumer that according |
5
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| REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. while driving at low speeds the rear window exploded and caused glass... |
4
~ 29500 miles |
| ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. the contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph there was a loss... |
4
~ 33354 miles |
| NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. the contact stated that touchscreen of the navigational system malfunctioned. the vehicle... |
4
~ 16738 miles |
| ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM i was told by my mechanic that the handle on the door that allows the defrost to operate was broke... |
4
~ 6750 miles |
| FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the heaters blending door is broken so the air flow will not be redirected. it is currently in the dashboard... |
4
~ 60375 miles |
| TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE i have an 2004 ford explorer with the crack in the panel below the rear window/hatch. i think that ford... |
4
~ 48750 miles |
| ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING i bought a ford explorer hybrid last year and it has about 2 000 miles on it. anyways i was... |
4
~ 4000 miles |
| CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION i have had the control arms bolts on both sides of the vehicle now loosened up sufficiently enough to cause... |
4
~ 5750 miles |
| NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY > AXLE > REAR my 2002 ford explorer has been repaired for major transmission and rear end problems approx. 15 times in the past... |
4
~ 44150 miles |
| RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT this is the second time in less then two years i have had to have the transmission rebuilt. it was... |
4
~ 36310 miles |
| REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the rearview mirror in my vehicle has about 20% of its capacity blocked by the overhead compartment. *la... |
4
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| CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN noted "clicking" noise when wheel turned at slow speed assumed cv joints were going bad. however dealer said that lug... |
4
~ 35250 miles |
| STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer stated that while driving the fuel sending unit is not working properly and the vehicle will run out without |
4
~ 5500 miles |
| SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION i'm following all the info on how bad explorers are regarding rollovers. well the shocks on this vehicle are the... |
4
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| HUBCAP/COVER > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. while driving 10 mph the contact stated that the rear driver side... |
3
~ 104008 miles |
| INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the visor on the driver side the mirror assembly has separated from the visor and on the passenger side the... |
3
~ 21333 miles |
| LINKAGES > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY a year ago my rear left window hinge broke. cost to repair $50 for part. now the right rear window... |
3
~ 79183 miles |
| STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT i put our britax diplomat car seat in my wife's ford explorer. i attached the seat belt and the extra... |
3
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| BEAD > TIRES while traveling at about 30-mph on smooth pavement i experienced tire failure. no road hazard was noted. when i removed... |
3
~ 59897 miles |
| LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL loss control of my suv and found out my spindle bearings and everything was shot! *tr... |
3
~ 32767 miles |
| COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. as a mechanic was repairing the emissions module on the vehicle he noticed... |
3
~ 35667 miles |
| MULTI PIECE > WHEELS 2003 ford explorer has humming coming from the back wheels. there is a squeek and grinding coming from the front |
3
~ 65750 miles |
| SOLENOID > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2006 ford explorer eddie baurer- within 12 hours of purchasing the car the starter caught on fire car was out... |
3
~ 26872 miles |
| ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY > AIR BAGS airbag light lights up off and on with no reason. dealership was no help.... |
3
~ 13333 miles |
| STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION car has a hard time engaging into gear when backing up it feels like i've hit another vehicle. the vehicle... |
3
~ 62532 miles |
| SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING the gear is defective it comes out of park on its own and it is hard to get it into |
3
~ 63460 miles |
| OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT i am currently involve in a dispute with ford motor compny regarding repairs to my 2002 ford explorer. in brief... |
3
~ 28050 miles |
| CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT while driving the vehicle at 15mph the spare tire cable split and the tire collapse dealer has been notified. nlm... |
3
~ 26667 miles |
| FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when signaling to make a left turn the indicator light turns on solid (not flashing) and smoke begins to rise... |
3
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| ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE front left steering knuckle broke axle separated from vehicle vehicle went left and crashed. filed by richard rumplik.*ak... |
3
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| POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while driving power steering leaked fluid without warning.this was the second time that it had happened. *ak... |
3
~ 19667 miles |
| INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE was losing fuel through exhaust pipe. could smell odor /fumes inside of vehicle. taken vehicle to dealer and was informed |
3
~ 3333 miles |
| HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when driving in snow horn does not work or makes a very muffled sound. when weather warms up and vehicle |
3
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| LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph the lower... |
2
~ 9250 miles |
| SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford explorer. the contact stated that the headlight switch fractured. the vehicle was taken... |
2
~ 52500 miles |
| SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. while driving 25 mph the speedometer and turn signals failed to operate.... |
2
~ 9500 miles |
| ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. while driving a tire blew-out. when changing the tire the jack failed.... |
2
~ 41500 miles |
| INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT > SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact stated that the second row middle seat belt was not working.... |
2
~ 62500 miles |
| HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. while driving with the high beams activated the lights illuminated at an angle.... |
2
~ 47 miles |
| INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. while driving 50 mph the contact struck another vehicle in the rear. the... |
2
~ 32500 miles |
| HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING for about a week strange noises were observed upon shifting from park into reverse. during a 5 mile trip into... |
2
~ 40726 miles |
| PINION SHAFT > RACK AND PINION > STEERING defective rack and pinion box on 2002 ford explorer limited with 43k miles - has anyone had any problems with |
2
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| BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. while driving 40 mph the rear seat belt buckle loosened without warning. the... |
2
~ 49100 miles |
| FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING excessive engine cooling fan noise upon morning first use. if you let the car sit overnight and then startup the... |
2
~ 10000 miles |
| BANJO HOUSING > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN there is a whine or "howl" coming from the rear axle of our 2004 ford explorer with less than 9000... |
2
~ 7950 miles |
| HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when turning on the left turn signal it occasionally fails to work properly and smoke arises from the steering wheel/hazard... |
2
~ 49650 miles |
| FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN at approximately 10 000 miles i started experiencing minor difficulties with the clutch. at 14 000 miles the malfunction became... |
2
~ 60000 miles |
| SHAFT PITMAN > GEAR BOX > STEERING i notice the 2001 ford excursion had gear box problems. i just had to replace steering and tie rods on... |
2
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| CENTER SUPPORT BEARING > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN my husband and i purchased a 2002 ford explorer xlt around mid july/early august 2002. in august of 2003 i... |
2
~ 23500 miles |
| SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION sudden loss of fluid from left rear shock detected by pool of fluid on garage floor.2002 ford explorer with 37500... |
2
~ 41250 miles |
| CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM i am currently involve in a dispute with ford motor compny regarding repairs to my 2002 ford explorer. in brief... |
2
~ 10250 miles |
| CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION faulty anti-theft module(shorting) making vehicle unable to operate. at this time ford is unable to repair or replace module leaving... |
2
~ 64000 miles |
| ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR while pulling into parking space (right) in parking garage my explorer experienced a sudden accleration-at full throttle (snapping the steering... |
2
~ 9500 miles |
| HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the heater/coolant hose in the left side engine compartment is rubbing against the dipstick wearing through the hose and potentially |
2
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| LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS > REAR second notification! the left rear spring on my 2001 explorer has failed again. the vehicle sits cockeyed because the left... |
2
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| LEAF > LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS the left rear leaf spring dropped on my explorer. the left rear wheel well was 33" off the ground and... |
2
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| REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the drivers side tail light wiring malfunctioned causing a fire after on 28 days of owmnership the vehicle was declared |
2
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| POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brake booster fails intermittently and causes an approximate 90% loss of braking power. the pedal is high and firm... |
2
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| VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brake booster fails intermittently and causes an approximate 90% loss of braking power. the pedal is high and firm... |
2
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| BACK OVER PREVENTION my back up camera and sensor will not work all the time. sometimes the picture will show up on my... |
1
~ 68983 miles |
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST tl* the contact owned a 2018 ford explorer. while the contact was stopped at a traffic light she was informed... |
1
~ 982 miles |
| DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST > FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. while the vehicle was in the drive position the vehicle stalled rolled... |
1
~ 24000 miles |
| DISPLAY FUNCTION > BACK OVER PREVENTION the backup camera on my vehicle has been malfunctioning/inoperable for 2 years. when it does work it shows the view... |
1
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| WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. while driving at low speeds the vehicle began to experience a jerking... |
1
~ 163000 miles |
| LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT sunshine kids radian 80sl convertible car seat. when installed rear-facing with latch the adjuster mechanism ends up on the edge... |
1
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| EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION currently own a 2002 explorer xlt with only 65k miles on it. the transmission is in need of a rebuild... |
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| SWITCH/WIRING > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* - the contact called about the 2003 ford explorer xlt. the contact stated that the air bag light stayed... |
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~ 114000 miles |
| FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION transmission/differential/rear-end problems purchased 2004 ford explorer xlt in march of 2006 first complaint was that the prndl indicator would not... |
1
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| STRAP/WEBBING > HARNESS > CHILD SEAT i was following up on the death of a 1 month that was ejected from a cosco child seat in... |
1
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| MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE upon releasing the emergency brake the car rolled down the hill and over my legs. *jb... |
1
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| DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC concerning 2002 ford explorer eddie bauer: we were driving on 09/19/2004 when a car drove up next to us and... |
1
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| TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER my 2000 ford explorer will not start on an incline. we've replaced the fuel pump and now the ford dealership... |
1
~ 60000 miles |
| SPRINGS > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle is a 2002 ford eddie bauer explorer. vehicle was driving on expressway when will changing lanes to pass a... |
1
~ 44000 miles |
| FLUID > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake master cylinder resevior leaks brake fluid. this has been replaced once and continues to leak.dealer states ford insists it... |
1
~ 8774 miles |
| MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE the fuel tank was loose and was causing the fuel sending unit to fail. dealership was notified. the problem was... |
1
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| LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 1) inadequate driver's seat latch - driver cannot position seat back properly 2) running boards rusting without cause 3) roof... |
1
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| PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING in march of 2004 i took my 2000 ford explorer xlt for general service the mechanic found that the front... |
1
~ 37126 miles |
| TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > OTHER FUEL TYPES > ENGINE consumer stated that while driving smoke came from the steering wheel. but there was no fire. she states that some... |
1
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| INDICATOR LIGHT > PARKING BRAKE rear windshield wiper motor failed. caused loss of visibility through back window. rear power window motor failed. accelerator pedal vibrates... |
1
~ 72586 miles |
| DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving at a slow speed the rear left axle started smoking and became red hot. the paint also peeled... |
1
~ 40000 miles |
| PADS > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR my car was serviced in jan'03 including front/rear brakes. i noticed the same day of the service a noise whenver... |
1
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| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER suv shutters on a quick stop at a light when tank has about 1/4 in it. then will eather shut... |
1
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| CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR excessive problems with transmission jerking and shifting problems purchased vehicle as brand new after 4 months contacted dealer where care... |
1
~ 15000 miles |
| WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR while driving 15mph and without warning front tire collapsed. mechanic stated that upper ball joint was missing a nut which... |
1
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| DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine is making a loud knocking noise. dealer has tried twice to diagnose problem. dealer was contacted. *al *yd... |
1
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| UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving upper control arm disengaged from vehicle and wheel came off *ak consumer had stopped at a red light... |
1
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| CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE throttle body/linkage etc fails and causes pedal to stick. while driving truck will surge forward or stall with no warning.... |
1
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| WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS intermittently rear shoulder belt would gradually tighten down on occupant while driving. has to unlatch buckle to untigthen shoulder belt.... |
1
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| LUBRICANT > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN there was a very loud noise coming from engine. took vehicle to dealer and they replaced the engine lifters. 5... |
1
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| CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE while driving at 10-15 mph and when attemtping to make a right hand turn gradually depressed brake pedal and pedal... |
1
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| LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs light and brake light stay on indicating a problem with braking systelm. also heater and air conditioner malfunctioned. please |
1
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| PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN consumer states of having problems with the transmission. dealer was contacted. ts... |
1
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| AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL consumer hit an icy patch on the road the vehicle started to skid the vehicle was over corrected hit side |
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FAQ
What year Ford Explorer is the most reliable?
Speaking of the models produced in the last 22 years, Ford Explorer models of 2019, 2020, 2009 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.
What year was a bad year for Ford Explorer?
Ford Explorer models of 2002 and 1999 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.
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