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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 | |
| Dec | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | broken hinge on drivers side vanity mirror. |
| 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 |
| Jun | 2012 | 43500 | 495 | right front wheel bearings/hub replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 28000 | 227 | Vanity mirror hinged covers on both sun visors broke which caused the vanity mirror lights to stay on. |
| Mar | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | The rims on the car were corroding. 4 new rims and sensor bands were ordered and installed on the next visit. |
| Dec | 2011 | 45000 | 150 | Moaning from front end, both front wheel bearings needed to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 48000 | 0 | Front Driver axle seal was leaking. The dealer replaced the seal. |
| 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. | ||
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 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 | 35000 | 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. |
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 41000 | 159 | Leaking front axle seal. Replaced seal at local transmission shop. Topped off fluid. |
| Jan | 2013 | 42700 | 99 | found front cover leaking, remove cover, reseal with RTV and re-check for leak and refill differential. |
| Mar | 2013 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 60140 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 60140 | 0 | The brakes were very heavy feeling and had minimal power. Replaced them fully |
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | TSB for rear brake rattle, dealer replaced rear brakes | |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | Water leak in rear of truck, repair crack in body seam. Water leak behind third brake light, replace third brake light. | |
| Ford Explorer in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | 0 | Left front bearing was noisy. Replaced by dealer under 30 day guarantee. U Joint was noisy as well. Rear park assist sensors were intermittent. Dealer replaced wiring harness. Parts ordered during earlier repair trip. |
| 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. |
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | Driver side power running board faulty, would not retract. Error message on display saying "Driver door ajar". Door switch replaced under warranty. | |
| Nov | 2010 | 32240 | 0 | Power Runnung board stopped working when door opened and closed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 49600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| 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 Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 88700 | 450 | Routine Brake Job |
| Aug | 2011 | 91300 | 620 | Both Front Wheel Bearing Hubs replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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