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2008 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 65 repairs.
2008 Ford Explorer electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (75%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic AWD
| 115700 mi US $250 |
Map light and interior lights did not work, Repair was not completed - not economical to fix |
| 122000 mi | Interior lights never fixed. |
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 97000 mi US $120 |
Passenger was blowing cold air instead of heat. Blender actuator on that side was replaced in 30 minutes. |
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 35000 mi | 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 4WD w/low range
| 89000 mi US $50 |
Blend damper modulator on heating and cooling system |
| 72000 mi US $40 |
Replaced the selection motor for interior heating, cooling , fan |
| 72000 mi US $59 |
Blend door repair. would have been nice if Advanced Auto sold me the right part. The right part number even though I have heat and air to the 3rd row is Dorman 604-209. Don't let then sell you Dorman 604-213 it won't work...there is only one blend door which at the base of the drivers side dash. |
| 137900 mi US $550 |
Radio did not switch off when keys were removed from the ignition thus discharging the battery. |
| 17050 mi | Driver side power running board faulty, would not retract. Error message on display saying "Driver door ajar". Door switch replaced under warranty. |
| 32240 mi | Power Runnung board stopped working when door opened and closed. |
| 60000 mi | Rear park assist sensors were intermittent. Dealer replaced wiring harness. Parts ordered during earlier repair trip. |
| 65000 mi | Issue with Sirius working within steering wheel (had been checked 2x previously; finally ordered a new part and repaired the problem. No further issues. |
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