2008 Ford Explorer Engine Problems and Repair Histories

2008 Ford Explorer Engine problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys

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Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	28000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	36500	150	Ignition Switch was bad causing the interior lights to stay on/come on.
Nov	2011	39000	0	drivers side exhaust manifold studs broken (2). loud ticking/putt putt sound during cold start
Mar	2013	50000		Most recent odometer entry.

Ford Explorer in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	31000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	48700	0	Ticking sound from right side of engine. The Exhaust manifold was replaced and 3 broken exhaust manifold studs had to be extracted and replaced.
Nov	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Ford Explorer in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	47000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	48000	582	Replaced ignition cylinder 3 times in 1 year because key would not turn. Repair shop (Ford dealer) was advised that if this is a recurring problem the lock housing should be replaced. They replaced the lock housing.

Ford Explorer in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	35000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	36000	0	Ignition switch had to be replaced. Vehicle has automatic seat reverse when key turned off. This started happening when going over a bump in the road. very dangerous.

Ford Explorer in Iraq
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010		25	The (Service RSC Now)warning came back again, the dealership checked it and this time they said its the YAW sensor, they ordered it; they told me this is covered by the warranty. i supposed to get it in 2 weeks(2 weeks ago)
Dec	2010	15500	105	The vehicle was losing power, transmission was changing was rough. transmission was reprogrammed, fuel filter and spark plugs were replaced.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Ford Explorer in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	58000		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	59000	0	Was told the head gasket is blown. They are currently replacing it.

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