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Ford Explorer Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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Repair costs are in local units.
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 2000 | 0 | Traction Contrel System engaged while on dry pavement. I was unable to disengage TCS. Engine reving high as a result of TCR. Brought to dealer to see RCA. Results inconclusive. Dealer updated ECU and Antilock firware to latest rev. |
2012 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| Ford Explorer in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 18000 | 0 | Driver's power seat not sliding smoothly when going backward. |
| Oct | 2012 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | Driver's - side mirror LED panel window has water/condensation inside. |
| Mar | 2013 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | Loud wind noise in the upper right hand side of the windsheild. Wind noise is more noticalbe during windy conditions. |
2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 31700 | 0 | loose rear-view mirror |
| Mar | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 31000 | 0 | Back hatch does not open all the way. Problem with gas shocks. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | 0 | Back hatch does not open all the way. Problem with gas shocks. |
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 20000 | 0 | Power folding 3rd row seat stuck. Dealer found that sound insulation was interfering with seat operation. Said it is a known problem |
2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | both side mirror replaced again due to moisture in the side indicator led's built into the mirrors. |
| Mar | 2013 | 11000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 43500 | 495 | right front wheel bearings/hub replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 121000 | 100 | Center rear seat belt bolt fell off and released the seat belt. The bolt appears to have been too short. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 22000 | 56 | Front tire was loosing air. Dealer found the tire valve was leaking and replaced valve. |
| Mar | 2013 | 76000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 50600 | 2700 | 3rd row electric "stow" seats would not raise/lower. Some form of latch needed to be replaced on both seats. |
| Sep | 2012 | 72540 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| Ford Explorer in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 32240 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 34720 | 0 | Rear right hand door hinge replaced as found door noisy while opening. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | Right 3rd row seat would not rise. Gear assembly with motor was stuck. Removed cover behind 3rd row seat to access the assembly. Applied grease to the gears and it started working, thought it is not as smooth as the left side seat. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 21000 | 0 | Rear (middle row) drivers side seat belt buckle would not function properly (latch). Item was repaired by replacing the assembly. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 35340 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 35960 | 0 | Hand brake release lever was broken. The hand brake lever was replaced by the dealers. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 24000 | 0 | Rear door on passenger side would not open. Inside and outside handles had no effect. Door locks cycled (many times) would eventually get door open. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 119000 | 105 | rear hatch hinges replaced |
2003 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 62000 | 750 | Left and right front wheel bearings replaced under extended warranty. |
| Dec | 2012 | 112000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 54000 | 545 | Lubricate door latch switches. Cleared sunroof drain lines |
| May | 2013 | 114000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Ford Explorer
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 89000 | 40 | We hear a rattling noise but dealer could not hear it. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 156000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 159300 | 120 | Hood latch and cable replaced. Hood would pop up driving on highway or if lifted by hand as though the release had been pulled. Hood didn't completely open. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 115000 | 500 | Hood shocks would not hold up hood. Shocks replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 128000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| Ford Explorer in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 193000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 197000 | 0 | Driver's Window shattered at Bottom. Might have been installed incorrectly by previous owner. Replaced with Window from similar vehicle. |
| Jun | 2012 | 221000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 94000 | 600 | Rear trunk/door latch brushings were replaced and door alignment was done to insure proper closing so that "door open" light wouldn't stay on. |
| Mar | 2013 | 118000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1997 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| Ford Explorer in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 139000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 143000 | 0 | Rear driver side door lock stuck. |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 131000 | 300 | Door latch broken, door would not open |
| Aug | 2009 | 144000 | 0 | door latch failure... |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Ford Explorer in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 102300 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 120060 | 450 | rust on tire rims leading to flat tires. dead rear lightbulb. |
| Sep | 2012 | 125240 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford Explorer in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 157300 | 10 | rear hatch not closing, removed hatch, did body work on hinge attachment points re-installed door and replaced tail light bulb (broken by slamming mis-aligned hatch) |
| Jun | 2012 | 164000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1996 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| Ford Explorer in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 142000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 143000 | 450 | Replaced driver side front door lock mechanism. Was not working at all. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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