Major Problems with 2008 Ford Explorer Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2008 Ford Explorer

2008 Ford Explorer AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 166000 miles

2008 Ford Explorer SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 1

2008 Ford Explorer SEATS Mileage: 32000 miles

Browse 2008 Ford Explorer complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN and SEATS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Explorer owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when we changed the battery the 4 x 4 module stopped working. *tr...	34 ~ 74283 miles
POWER TRAIN when shifting into reverse from park or any other gears the shift is extremely delayed. it appears to be "hitting...	30 ~ 94929 miles
SEATS our ford explorer bought new in 2008 which is still on warranty ( has 22500 est. miles ) driver's side...	27 ~ 62159 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. while driving approximately 65 mph a chime sounded inside of the vehicle...	17 ~ 84899 miles
STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. the contact stated that the steering wheel would seize while driving at...	12 ~ 72186 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i have a 2008 ford explorer called u-haul today to rent a small trailer to tow behind it to move...	10 ~ 90891 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving the driver power seat starts to move backwards and forward dome lights came on like if when i...	10 ~ 71826 miles
WHEELS while driving my 2008 ford explorer south on i-55 toward cape girardeau mo the steering wheel started shaking very violently....	7 ~ 63932 miles
SERVICE BRAKES vehicle check charging system light came on shortly after the vehicle stall while in motion driving at a speed of...	5 ~ 125548 miles
SEAT BELTS seat belt tightens up over chest and won't release this was problem with all 4 explorers i bought 1991 1996...	4 ~ 86186 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact rented a 2008 ford explorer from an authorized dealer. while driving approximately 10 mph the contact proceeded to...	4 ~ 74908 miles
AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. while driving approximately 30 mph the contact lost control of the vehicle and...	4 ~ 59000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2008 ford explorer accelerated out of control backwards on 1/11/10. *tr ...	3 ~ 32050 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer xlt. the contact stated that the interior lights would illuminate at any given...	3 ~ 37485 miles
VISIBILITY in freezing weather windshield wipers do not make contact with the windshield underneath the center of the wiper blade. this...	3 ~ 10000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL vehicle stability control comes on for no reason and loss of braking is experienced at the same time. this nearly...	3 ~ 106000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i purchased my 2008 eddie bauer explorer on august 16 2008. it was brought to the dealer for service on...	3 ~ 12367 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. the contact stated that the brakes failed on seven occasions. the brake pedal...	3 ~ 3600 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...	2
SUSPENSION my personal vehicle is a 2008 ford explorer that has been diagnosed with multiple wheel bearing failure.i work for a...	2 ~ 69125 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my engine light came on and i was unable to put gas in the vehicle. i took it to 3...	2 ~ 104125 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. while driving on the highway the windshield blew out. the vehicle was...	1 ~ 124000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. while driving approximately 70 mph over a bump the brake pedal was...	1 ~ 80416 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...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when in drive and moving and going over a bump the power seat goes into the position it would be...	1 ~ 80000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY seat belt tightens up over chest and won't release this was problem with all 4 explorers i bought 1991 1996...	1 ~ 46745 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. while driving approximately 80 mph a loud noise emitted outside of the...	1 ~ 90000 miles
EQUIPMENT i have a 2008 ford explorer i had a flat tire for the 1st time. the crank handle that inserts...	1
TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. the vehicle has michelin cross terrain tires size p235/65/r18. the contact noticed that...	1 ~ 11300 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. the contact stated the ice and snow freeze the doors and frames on...	1 ~ 7000 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...	1 ~ 7000 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. the contact stated that the transmission was beginning to slip and would...	1 ~ 55000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING the gear shift lever broke away from the steering column when i tried to put it in park from drive.	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. while driving at any speed the headlights were shining sideways instead of forward....	1 ~ 120 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....	1 ~ 93 miles

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