Ford Explorer Reviews

Drives well, but could be better. Sometimes the engine stalls in the middle of highway especially if you stop at the light. The Ford Explorer does not seem strong enough, or is not built to tow a heavy load behind it. However, the vehicle runs well.

I have always been satisfied with my purchases. Never had a problem with returns. I would recommend this company to anyone who wants to purchase items from this store. Never had a problem with deliveries.

Great vehicle. A touch pricy for the baseline version. Great power in the V6 or EcoBoost engines. A lot of options for you to choose from. Overall I think this vehicle is. Great option for myself and many others.

A very nice ride. Good handling and responsiveness. We have taken a few cross-country trips with two and four passengers and all were comfortable. Two great trips through the mountains and the fuel economy even got better. Crossing the plains; just set the cruise and enjoy the ride. The only concern is when changing lanes on the driver's side, you have to move and turn your head. The mirrors don't cover it all. The only thing I would change is the next one would be 4 wheel drive. I've gotten stuck twice on our dirt road and sketchy a few other times.

Ford Explorer Excellent vehicles. From European to Americans. I started racing (drag) cars when I was 18. I am familiars with mechanics and keeping a vehicle in good running conditions. In my late 40's I move from dragging to the sea. So I needed a vehicle strong enough to move my boat around and get it out of of the water in not so good ramps. In 1998 I got my first Explorer XLT, which is still in service, with my brother in Puerto Rico. Later I got another Explorer EB 2010 that is my main vehicle at present. In nine years of service the only problem I have experience is with the thermostat once. I do regular maintenance in all my vehicles. My wife drives a Ford Explorer 2016. We are pleased with our Ford's', reliable, and good millage. Thanks.

I purchased my 2013 Ford Explorer in 2015 with no issues or damage. In 2017 maybe I noticed paint chipping around my hood and no place else. Fast forward to 2019 and it's gotten worse. I have made several complaints to Ford Motor Corporate office and have case numbers for each. After all that still no resolution. Had I reviewed videos and read comments online about Ford paint problems I never would have purchased a Ford vehicle. I have had several vehicles but never one with a paint chipping issue and Ford refuses to resolve it. There is an actual YouTube video of one of the plants employee admitting to Ford receiving a bad batch of paint. I will never purchase another Ford vehicle again.

I purchased a pre-owned 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum with 38,000 miles. Within the first 2 months I started experiencing significant issues with the vehicle. The battery would not hold a charge, was being overcharged by possibly the alternator and/or voltage regulator. I took it in to be check for this issue as well as transmission issues. I was sent back home with the vehicle after it was checked being told that nothing was wrong. The battery exploded from being overcharged, just a few days later. Acid everywhere under the hood causing additional damage and could have caused a fire in my garage.

Shortly after obtaining my new 2019 Ford Explorer sport I noticed that when using the horn in a traffic alert to another driver, that the horn was so low and no volume that the other vehicle could not hear it. I investigated it when I got home and found the horn positioned just behind the grill and easily seen. I found one horn, a bracket for two horns and a space for two. I brought the Explorer into first oil change and told service Ford forgot to install the other horn. Mahwah NJ Ford was amazed at the discovery who contacted Ford. Ford told them they could not do anything, it's the way it is. The dealer gave me a phone number at Ford to try to correct, I set up a file to the service which got back to me about two days later saying they would not do anything. I reported this to NHTSA.

This is a great vehicle in almost every way except for the water pump design. Just know that most water pumps fail after 100,000 miles. Our Porsche Cayenne water pump failed at about 140,000 miles and cost $1300 to replace including labor. Recently our Ford Explorer water pump failed at $135,000 miles and cost $2,672 to replace! Twice the cost on the Porsche! Why, because it is in the engine behind the timing chain requiring removing the engine and replacing the water pump and timing chain. Ford, how could you be this stupid!

The tailgate foot lift system is not just a simple "put your foot under the rear of the vehicle" - #1 - you have to have the key fob in your pocket (how many women have pockets for a key fob?) and even then I have to try several times to hit the right spot. It is much easier to just use the key fob to open the tailgate. I have purchased Lincoln/Ford products for years in order to have the keyless entry system so that I do not carry the keys since I am in & out of my car often so do not carry a purse or have pockets for keys. In this Ford Explorer, you cannot leave the keys in the car since that will not allow you to lock the car. So then what is the purpose of the keyless entry? Big inconvenience. I wish that I had never purchased this vehicle.

I had a 2016 Ford Explorer. On 3/21/19 I was involved in a small accident and it immediately caught fire and my airbag was smoking. I sat for a minute in shock and thankfully my daughter and I escaped safely. My Explorer was fully engulfed in flames and totally burned up. I lost a lot in my vehicle that was not covered by insurance. It was a terrifying experience. I did really like my explorer until then but safety is my #1 priority. I have called Ford multiple times and they will not investigate. There were no recalls on my vehicle. I would not recommend getting one! I want to prevent this from happening to others.

Bought my car a year ago, certified pre-owned. Covered under powertrain warranty up to 100,000 miles. It has been nothing but trouble. Explorer has been in the garage multiple times. It was in the shop in October for 3 weeks- mechanic told me he thought it needed a new engine, but Ford wouldn't replace it (keep in mind this is a Ford certified garage). March- took it to the garage again because it was making noises- they couldn't find anything wrong with it. A week later it breaks down while I'm 4 hours from my home.

Faulty transmission and airbags. I have a 2016 Ford Explorer that I've had nothing but problems with. I just took it in for a faulty transmission. Wrench sign came on saying it was the power train. 71k miles, 11k over the warranty for a power train issue. I should not be having these kinds of issues with a car that is less than 4 years old and has less than 75k miles on it. Ford, get it together. We want to buy American made cars but not if this is going to happen. $5,500 fix on a 3 year old car is ridiculous!!!

Bought a brand new Explorer from local Dealer in 2012, only to have the paint start popping off hood less than 5 years and 55k miles later, due to (faulty application when originally painted by Ford) quoted to me by Service Manager at dealership. I just was wanting this touched up and fixed. They gave me the runaround for over a month. Very Disappointed at Ford for not standing behind their American made car and taking care of a customer who spent a lot of money with them...

I have a 2016 Ford Explorer. I bought this vehicle new. It was a lease. After 30 months the steering rack completely locks up. I was over on the miles by a few thousand. Ford refused to fix at their cost so I had to pay. I did some research and found this is common on a lot of Fords. Should be recalled but Ford refused to cover or repair their faulty part that was junk from day one. If you buy a vehicle with power asst electronic steering think before you buy. It may cost you 1900$ like it did me. Ford won’t stand behind their junk parts. I will never by a Ford.

This is the second time to bring our Ford Explorer platinum edition in for repair. It has only 20,000 miles on it. The first time was due to it not starting sometimes. We had the battery check and the place we were at checked the error codes. There were a few. One was the voltage regulator failed. I dont recall the rest. We took it to Ford and they told us there was corrosion in the battery and everything was fine. They did not do anything to the voltage regulator. There was a recall due to carbon monoxide leaking into the cabin.

We own a 2016 Ford Explorer Sport and it has 60K miles on it. We have liked the car until recently we had a rubbing sound coming from wheel. We took it into dealer to find out that it had a front wheel bearing worn out and just for added information, the other one was bad also so we replaced both at at cost of $1100. A month later, similar situation with rear and same result. Now we are out $2000+ dollars for wheel bearings on a car not even 3 years old and less than 70K miles.

2011 Ford Explorer. 170,000 miles. Transmission issue, approx $2,000.00. 2 wiring harnesses, over $700.00 each. Multiple issues with Sync system. Small leak near back end, in for repairs twice, still leaks. 4 AC compressors, $500-$800 each repair. Obviously a problem. Ford would do nothing. Will never own another Ford. Overseas competition is not the problem! Bad product with no management accountability. Too bad for the Ford workers and Service operations.

I have always owned a Ford but this 2018 Explorer has serious issues and Ford Motor has stopped communicating with me. Battlefield Ford in MANASSAS, DE wouldn't return my calls from day one. I was driving it home with less than 70 miles on the vehicle and they wouldn't address my issues. Beach for in Virginia Beach, VA had my vehicle for 1.5 weeks and never did the repair because FORD TECHNICAL decided not to even though they offered the repairs as a possible solution. So here is my laundry list for the 2018 Explorer: The tires on 2015-2018 Explorers have been on a recall from Hankook. Crash alert goes off even when nobody is in front of you. Front sensors don't always work. Bliss didn't work with a vehicle on my rear quarter panel, Volume will go to max volume on its own.

I am writing this review in order to give a little update about our 2017 Ford Explorer that we purchased new from Larry H Miller Ford Provo Utah on December 18th 2017. Ford has declared it a Lemon. Today they made us an offer. Which is 41% less than what we have invested into it. The offer reflects an over $3800 loss to us. That is absolutely ridiculous. 12 months, 9300 miles. How can Ford possibly think I would accept that. I could have rented a car for less. They refuse to change the offer and tell me that I have 3 days or the offer/claim will be closed. The car has been in the shop over 6 weeks in total, with 24 pages of warranty work. It continues to have problems. The dealership replaced the roof racks again and they are coming off already. Now I think the sixth time. I will never recommend a Ford product to anyone!

A newly purchased 2016 Explorer XLT. At 29,000 miles, the transmission quit shifting while driving on a busy road. I was towed and the transmission was rebuilt at Baierl Ford. The car now shifts very rough, clunks between 2nd and third and between 5th and 6th and often on the same downshift. The mechanic drove with me a short distance and heard the bad shift on the downshift saying it was normal... I drove a newer model and it wasn't rough. I could not duplicate the other bad shifts on such a short ride. Mechanic stated that, it's ok... I have two more years on the powertrain warranty...does me a lot of good along the road or after the warranty. Baierl Ford seems to be concerned, but I want a fix, not concern. I am a truck driver and a private pilot, so I am very aware of unusual noises. I wish Baierl would treat me like I know a little something about mechanics.

My 2015 explorer limited ed., as well as others in the area have a leak on the body in the rear top corners causing water to go into the spare tire compartment. Our spare tire compartment was just replaced due to having holes rusted through. It was covered under warranty but we are responsible for paying for part the leak repair, which is poor quality and not wear and tear.

My wife’s $55k Ford Explorer Platinum with 1100 miles suddenly died while driving it. It was 10:30 on a cold rainy night just outside of Paterson NJ, an area plagued with gang and drug violence. We called roadside assistance and were told within 90 minutes a tow truck would be there. My young son was in the car so we asked that in such a heavily populated area would they please send someone sooner. At 90 minutes we called again - we were assured it would’ve only 10 more minutes. At the 2.5 mark we called an Uber and abandoned the SUV. So 1 am in a bad area.

I purchased a 2006 Ford Eddie Bauer Explorer in 2017 along with a Ford protect PremiumCARE 4 year extended service plan at Hempstead Ford dealership in Hempstead, NY. The car's "coil harness connector, coil pack and plugs became corroded backfeeding to the coil". The car was in Centereach, NY and could not be driven to Hempstead. It was towed to Ford of Smithtown who told me that this was not covered under my PremiumCARE extended plan because the parts were corroded and quoted me a price of $1024.62, plus the cost of the spark plugs, plus tax to make the repair. This quote included the labor and since the electrical components would already be removed I would just have to pay for the spark plugs.

I bought my 2016 Ford Explorer Sport brand new off the lot. I got it fully loaded with all the options at the low price of 52K. To say I am disappointed in this car is a complete understatement. It had problems from day 1. First, the cowling on the right passenger panel had to be replaced. Then the plastic molding from the passenger floorboard came apart. THEN, my trunk wouldn't close because it was HITTING the right rear light and took chips out of my paint because it was misaligned out of the factory (GREAT JOB!!). This was ALL before 30,000 miles.

I purchased a used Ford Explore and within the year the doors stopped locking and unlocking properly. My vehicle was not under warranty and I cannot afford to fix the issue with it being almost $2000. At first I just figured this was just some bad luck but after researching I discovered Ford has had door issues since the 80’s. The main reason I am writing this review is because I was recently at a stop light and a man came up to my vehicle and opened the back door to get in. I had my 5 year old in the backseat. Thankful I was a good distance from the car in front of me so I hit the gas knocking the man to the ground. I then was able to put the car in park and reach back a lock the door before he could get up. So Ford I want to know how this is not a safety concern? This man could have killed us.

I own a 2015 Ford Explorer and was told my back up camera needs to be replaced (Cost $100 just to run diagnostics). I have reached out to Ford online twice and sent a message through Facebook trying to understand how a 2015 vehicle would need a new back up camera (you only use this camera when backing up so it is not used very often). This is clearly a defect with the manufacturer. It will be $600 to replace and I was offered nothing but a runaround when trying to understand how this could have happened. This is my 4th Explorer since I turned 16 and after this whole experience this will be my last. My entire family are dedicated Ford owners but this has become a huge disappointment. I am not afraid of what else is going to go wrong when something as simple (and expensive) as a backup camera has already broken.

I am so thankful for the "extra" features on our 2016 Ford Explorer. I admit I had a jaundiced view of all the "extras" but not now. We were able to avoid a potentially fatal 2 car collision on Utah Highway 215 yesterday. A reckless driver illegally passed us and spun out of control in front of us; careening off of cement dividers and diversion cones. Thanks to God and the emergency braking system and the superior handling of this car... steering, brakes, stabilizing... all of it; we did not become part of a highway statistic. Good job on this car design!

I purchased a 2017 Ford Explorer Sport from Brewster Ford in Brewster, NY back in July, 2016. I paid $50k for the vehicle. A few months ago, it developed an oil leak. I brought it to Brewster Ford for repair. Over the last 2 months, I've brought it into Brewster Ford 4 times and they've attempted repairs 3 of those 4 times and with each repair, they've assured me that the leak was fixed. During the 4th visit, Brewster Ford had the vehicle for over 2 weeks and when I picked it up, they said it was "bone dry." They said they had coordinated their efforts with the Ford engineering team, they took the engine apart and promised that they had fixed the leak.

Purchased this SUV (2014 Ford Explorer Sport) used with only 33,000 miles. Last month with approximately 43,000 miles on the car now, the AC unit stopped blowing cold air. A local Ford dealer advised it just needed a charge and did so for $160. A month later the issue surfaced again. The same dealer then advised it required an AC auxiliary line replacement. Parts and labor were $1,882 for a total of over $2,000 spent on this one issue. We love the size and performance of the car, but this expense coupled with poor gas mileage, a small gas tank, poor manufacturer consumer help, etc., I would not recommend this vehicle to those currently in the market for a new/used car.

I enjoy the 4 x 4 as it's winter and snowy, and I do not like getting stuck or being stranded in the snow. I can run errands and get back and forth easily regardless of weather, plus there is a back seat so I can take more passengers. Also, the previous owners installed a good stereo system with Bluetooth. I like the 4 wheel drive, and previous experience with this model, the last one was a few years older, and the stereo in the current one is better. I also like the safety features, as I have a grand baby that requires a car seat... But I wish it has better gas mileage and more cup holders, plus I need to get the fog lights to work as they didn't when I purchased the car. Also the back door lock needs a new pull, and there is a rip in the leather seat casing that needs to be sewn. Nevertheless, good experience with this vehicle overall.

I love my Ford Explorer Sport Trac! I get the use of a truck and the comfort of a SUV in one vehicle. The heated seats are an added comfort especially with my back issue. It has a sunroof, so that is an added bonus especially in the summer. I am disabled so the comfort of the ride is extremely important to me. I like the gas mileage and how much I could fit into the bed. I would like to see a more stylish cockpit though. I would also like to see power seats throughout and not just on the driver's side. I noticed that car companies have started eliminating spare tires. I don't like that. I like having a spare on hand.

The Ford Explorer has been very dependable. It has four wheel drive which helps tremendously in the winter when there is lots of snow. It has a very roomy interior, along with a roomy back. It drives smooth and has minimal maintenance. However, the doors auto lock and there is a problem with the auto lock where they fail to unlock. It's very much a hassle when it's the driver side door. It takes what seems like forever to get the door open. I would like to be able to disable it.

Need an SUV with the Michigan weathers so that me and my family don't get stuck in the ditch or in a snowbank and if someone is stuck we also have the option of pulling them out. 4 wheel drive is something that is necessary where we live if you don't then you're in for a long winter storm and while all our friends are stranded we can get out. Great vehicle in the snow and easy to get around unlike any of our other vehicles. If we have to take one of the kids to the doctors we know we can jump in the Ford Explorer and head to dr and not worry.

I've owned this 2000 Ford Explorer Sport for six years now and I just this year gave it a tune up. I've replaced the solenoid, the starter, an intake gasket, and had front end work done on it!! I've put about 100,000 miles on it. It runs great!! I bought this car thinking that it was a four wheel drive. I thought all Explorers were four wheel drive. Evidently it's a two wheel drive, but I'm still satisfied with the vehicle. I plan on keeping it maintained for as long as possible.

It is quite spacious and has a very powerful motor. It also has 4 wheel drive capabilities that I, personally use often. It is great for camping and hiking trips, and for every-day running around. It has a 3rd row of seats that fold down in the rear, as well as air conditioning and heater vents for the back seats that have their own temperature controls in the front. But Ford could make it easier to lay down the seats/put up third row. Also it could be a lot more efficient on fuel consumption. But overall, I have had a very good experience with my Ford Explorer.

My car model has actually been very reliable and useful. It gets me from point a to point b. It is also very roomy, so I'm able to get my kids in and out of the car with ease. The features that I like the most and influenced me the most to buy this model is all the space it has. Also, there is plenty of trunk space. However, one thing I wished my vehicle had is installed DVD players so the kids could relax while mommy drives.

Needed a cheap car to get back and forth to work and something that would get us through the snow and run good. And I bought a used 2000 year SUV Ford Explorer. It's white in color and has a radio, leather interior and all weather tires. It was well taken care of and has no rips, tears or scratches. It's too rough of a ride but it does what it's supposed to. It's a vehicle that runs and I'm thankful for it.

The Explorer is very comfortable and spacious. I absolutely love it. It has exceeded my expectations. It came with more features than I expected. I was happy that I chose this as my first major Ford purchase. It has many more safety features of any other vehicles we opted out -- front camera with a 180* view, back camera with a ground view, hands free navigation system, hands free hatchback, an app where you can locate your vehicle at all times, start and lock your vehicle and even set an alarm for the vehicle to start. However, I would've liked for it to have came with the cruise and brake control. It comes in very handy on the interstate not having to manually push on the brake and gas.

The 03 Ford Explorer Limited is great. Highly recommend to anyone looking for something big and comfortable for a good price. It's a nice family sized vehicle and you can fold the back row seat down for extra trunk space as needed. It's really nice. I love the size of it and the third row seating. It rides comfortable and even though it's a 6 cylinder it's not that bad on gas usage. I upgraded from a small Mercury Sable that just didn't suit me anymore size wise and very happy I did. This truck is awesome. Don't have to rent cars anymore to go out of town on vacation, this has plenty of room. However, I hate that the sunroof gets a lot of trash and debris in it over time and will cause it to leak when it rains hard, you have to take it to the shop to have the tubes cleaned. I haven't experienced any other major problems with this vehicle and hopefully I won't.

Blue Ford Explorer 2013 bought brand new, automatic transmission, four door, seats 7, large back for storing items, groceries, etc. Easy to travel with families, friends, and pets. Easy to maintain and keep up with oil changes and other. I like the keyless entry, automatic back up camera, one touch touchscreen for radio, ac, back hatch opener, seats fold down making more room for storage, easy access to all compartments. It fits all my needs perfectly. There is plenty of room for the whole family including the pets. There is hands free GPS and mobile phone access and everything that would be needed for the everyday events in a family's life.

I am a Ford girl and I truly love my Ford Explorer very much. It has room to move so I do not feel cramped in and I feel safe driving. People in back seat say they need more leg room but I don't carry back seat passengers often so that's fine with me. I love the size of my Ford Explorer and it is the perfect fit for me. I collect antiques so my Ford can hold and transport items that I find. I also love the heated seats. That is nice on winters days. My experience has been great in my Ford.

I had a really good experience the first 3 years. The Ford Explorer drove great. However, the past year I have been having problems with the transmission. I have done reviews and a lot of people have problems with the transmission in the Explorers. I am on my second transmission for it and am still having problems. Plus I have no more overdrive. I love that it has a third row seat though. This provides plenty of room for my family to be comfortable. It is also nice that the third row seat folds down so easily for when I go grocery shopping. Plus it has a smooth ride. We have taken it on family vacations and enjoy it.

Price and condition and mileage and bank loan were all considerations when buying this Ford Explorer. The truck had a great radio and lots of features I wanted in a SUV. But it was the worst purchase ever. It has been horrible and very expensive. Also, has so many mechanical issues. The timing belts are run with plastic spools. We have had to replace the timing chains and then the engine. All of the back panels in this model have cracks that run down the outside of back panel because of where Ford put the logo. I thought it would be a good family SUV but very uncomfortable. Not the case. I will never buy another Ford.

I like that the Ford Explorer had 4 wheel drive because I like to go on the mountains. It is also a comfortable and smooth ride. I also liked that my whole family could ride in it. However, it needs better gas mileage if it's going to be used as a family vehicle. Other than that I feel the Ford Explorer is a good choice of vehicle.

I had an Explorer previous to purchasing this new one. I loved it and wanted an upgrade. I especially loved the look of the newer model. The added features and upgrades you could choose were nice also. I love having the sensors that go off when I am close to an object or car. The reverse camera I love since it's so scary these days with small children getting hit because they cannot be seen. The heated steering wheel is also super nice to have on the cold days that we get around here. I will not go without those from this point on.

I have a 2013 Ford Explorer Sport that the timing chain stretched out on back on March 28th. I went to the dealership I bought it and had it serviced at for the entire 2 years I have owned it to look into trading it in. They wouldn’t give me a trade in value until they did a diagnostic and told me to bring it in immediately. I paid to tow it there the next day and called in a few days later to follow up and they said they were very busy and hoped to look at it next week. Well after it sat there for a month without getting looked at I called Ford to see what they would do because of the poor service and because the timing chain is a very common problem they have and have issues TSB’s about it. I was told they would cover the repair and I made it very clear that I am out of warranty so I wanted to make sure they weren’t just checking to see if I was under warranty and was told no they do it for customer service reasons. I just needed to get a diagnostic done.

It's very sturdy if you were to get in a car accident. Made really durable, too. I bought this Ford Explorer for that reason. I have three daughters and I have got in a couple accidents because I have seizures.

Purchased a Ford Explorer to pull a large boat. With the all wheel drive it pulls my 23 ft boat with twin 4 stroke Yamaha engines with ease. We have over 50k on the vehicle and never had a breakdown. Very happy with the Vehicle and would purchase another one.

I bought this Ford Explorer because I needed an all wheel drive, and the new Ford Bronco has not made its appearance. I found out this car is a lot better than I thought it would be.

First Ford I had purchased was a 97 Explorer. The vehicle ran forever even with a hum in the diff. I did nothing to it except change the tires and the oil. Great car. I think I had put 200k on it before dumping it for an 06 Eddie Bauer Explorer with just under 80k. The EB was a very comfortable car, however it would almost slam into reverse, definitely had some transmission issues. I had purchased an extended warranty through the dealer and figured they would fix it. After three times (bringing it in to different dealers) no one was ever able to fix the issue. Warranty expires, I'm stuck with it. The warranty was a huge waste of cash and as soon as you buy it all of these phone calls start pouring in from people trying to sell you extended warranties.

I leased a 2016 Ford Explorer, I love the look and how the car drives. However a year into the lease it started to overheat, took it in and they ended up replacing the bents that open and close that help save gas. One thing that I definitely did not like is how Ford makes it difficult to approve you for rental car while your car is getting service. No more problems with overheating after that; however not even two months later the air conditioning failed during a heat wave, once again I took it with an appointment, once there, I was told they were very busy and that they won’t be able to see my car that day. I had to complain to the person in charge, finally after a long discussion, they finally agreed to approve me for a rental car, the air conditioner got fixed within a week.

I’ll start with a back story of why I got into a Ford Explorer to begin with and if I had a do-over I would NOT buy a Ford Explorer. For many years I wanted a SUV but was raising a family and couldn’t afford the extra expense. My kids are grown and flown and I’m divorced. So, I splurged on myself. I had my heart set on a Chevy Tahoe, but drove an Explorer and loved it. That’s not the problem. The complaint I have is the same complaint so many other Explorer owners have reported. Not knowing the correct term I’ll use what I’ve heard them called, the plastic pillars, windshield trim or to keep it clean, the unattractive piece that flies off while driving, making it a dangerous hazard to other drivers, and making a $40,000+ car look like crap. I just don’t understand why Ford Motor Company has allowed it to go on for so many years. Is it because consumers are still buying them? Is it because once they are bought then it’s out of Ford’s hands?

Two weeks ago I purchased a 2018 Ford Explorer Limited having traded in a 2013 Ford Explorer Limited. On the 2013 Explorer the window and windshield plastic trim pieces all buckled but some were replaced under warranty and I personally paid for the last "buckled" piece of trim. I thought surely Ford would have improved this defect and maybe my car was the exception with faulty trim. I have 1300 miles on my new $50,000+ vehicle and already the trim is buckling on the driver's side of the windshield. So here I go again, back and forth to the dealership, to be held hostage by some cheap looking pieces of trim. Is there any chance that there is a class action suit against Ford because of this defect? I am going to complain to Ford again but I see my life for the next 34,000 miles left in the warranty, as one of returning to the dealership every month! What recourse do I have? Wish I had never bought this model.

Have a 2012 Ford Explorer. At 70,000 miles the transmission completely blew out in the middle of a busy street. It would not even move. I have never had to replace a transmission at 70,000 miles but then again I have never owned a Ford. The cost of the transmission alone that didn't even last until 100k was $3000. Total with labor was $4200. Had it back for about a week and noticed severe vibrations. Took it back in and turns out the motor mounts had somehow broke off. Another $550 to fix this. Not to mention the backup camera stopped working at about 40k miles. Interior started coming apart around that same time. Recommend not buying a Ford especially Ford Explorer.

Purchased the 2017 Explorer Platinum brand new. At the 4000 mile marker my wife came out to go to work and found all the pillar moldings and the driver mirror assembly plastic had all warped. Tried the Ford dealership route to get denied 2 times with the explanation of "exterior heat source" being the cause and now had to file an insurance claim to get repairs. Ford customer service was no help other than, "We're sorry," with nothing else but a, "Have a nice day". This experience will now drive me to anything but FORD.

Own a 2015 Ford Explorer Limited, discovered the paint bubbling at the edge of the hood. Took it to a local repair shop for an estimate as we're just outside of warranty and was told that the issue was a manufacturer defect, the aluminum was not properly sealed before painting and that the manufacturer should cover the repair. Took it to the local dealership to find out that they've seen several of them but Ford isn't fixing them, no repainting, nothing if you're outside of the 3yr/36K original warranty and that Ford has pulled the service notes on how to repair and replaced them with the only option of have a new hood acquired and painted at the dealership (at some serious $$$).

I personally like to buy American. I have had other models of cars and they didn't stand up as well as my Ford Explorer. I have had Fords for over 30 years and I also have a Ford 250 truck which has been a workhorse. I live in a rural area so my vehicles have to work hard.

Don't be a volunteer firepolice with an Explorer. Will get pulled over by cops all the time thinking you're portraying a fake cop. Just bought a brand new one and stuck with it. Long time to pay it off. Long way to get rid of it before I can pay it off. Been pulled off twice within a month and a half. Have to have lights on it. Wasn't even going to a call.

We leased a 2015 Ford Explorer in January 2012. We purchased this model because of all of the safety features it offered. The main feature we were interested in is the collision warning. At the beginning it worked great. Saved me from an accident once or twice. About a month ago, the system did not work and I unfortunately hit the back of someone's car. The collision sensor light remains on now. I took it to Ford to get it fixed and they told me I broke the sensor in the accident and therefore it is NOT COVERED under any warranty.

I have a new 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum purchased in Sept 2017. I love everything about the car thus far except the gas mileage. I expect MPG to be a little worse than the MPG presented on the Sales Sticker, however this is ridiculous. After 2k miles I am getting 10 MPG in town and 17 on the highway driving the speed limit and trying my best not to kick in the turbos on the EcoBoost 6 engine. I spoke to our Ford dealer and they suggested we coast more. Seriously they said that.

I have read articles posted on several sites in reference to the Ford throttle body issues. I have a 2013 Ford Explorer. The vehicle would start fine only to stop in the middle of the commute. This was quite dangerous. I only took my Explorer to the same dealership for maintenance to avoid issues with workmanship. Over the weekend I had to replace the failed part at my expense of $600.00. I called Ford only to be told that the recall was vehicle specific, however, I find it interesting that the exact part failed on my vehicle as well. I have attempted to communicate with Ford only to be told they will document the issue online, but will not offer any assistance, cover the part, or expense. I was hoping you could point me in the right direction to file a complaint with Ford motor company. Thanks.

2016 Ford Explorer XLT was great until I hit 17,680 miles. Transmission went into "limp mode" and would not accelerate. Engine/Wrench light appeared on the dash and I basically crawled to the dealership. Very scary when stopped, put the pedal to floor and would barely move. After a few days at the dealership, they said it appeared to be the clutch and they replaced it. Got it back and two days later, it did it again. Drove back to dealership and they had it for a day, but couldn't get it to do it, so I got it back.

Noise at 45 to 53 mph - Bought 2016 Explorer (limited) used with 16,000 miles. Went in for servicing and told them about noise. They did not hear it so I said I would bring it back my next day off. They heard noise and said they would need car a few days. The noise is between a whine and hum. Kindly gave me a rental at their expense, but had car almost 2 weeks. Got car back last night with new transmission and think it still has noise. Always had Mercury Mountaineer so wanted to stick with Ford. Scared!!! Not sure if I should keep car. I cannot fault dealership because at least I had transportation.

2015 Ford Explorer XLT - I have barely had this vehicle for 2 years - I bought it brand new. The driver and passenger from panels are buckling and seem to have warped. It looks terrible. The dealership service department told me that because I have 50K miles on the vehicle it is not covered by the warranty. Sad because between my husband and I - we have bought over 9 Fords from Covert Ford Austin Texas within the past 14 years. I will not buy another Ford and will definitely not buy from Covert again.

Bought a certify used 2013 Ford Explorer (3 years old when I bought it 2016). 1st month water leaked so bad that water was coming from the front interior ceiling cover and all the side of the windows and the back third row right passenger seatbelt was soak and wet. Ford fix it of course, but still has little like which they can't seem to figure out where it is leaking from (Only happen in heavy rain now). I know that their vehicle is over 100K miles, but a vehicle under 5 years old is now rattling and just replaced water pump and flush the system to get rid of possible water leak in (15Sept2017) at the dealer (cost: $710 everything).

Extremely dissatisfied with last experience with my 2015 Ford Explorer service at Norris Ford in Maryland. Took vehicle in for ac not working and the passenger side door warped at the top by the window... Ac was replaced but was told by the service advisor that the door was not covered and that it happens a lot from the sun. It would cost close to $500 to replace. I’m sorry but if this happens often then Ford should stand by their product and fix it. This will be my only Ford owning if this is how a company stands behind their vehicles... The photo is from 2 days ago and now it’s one large bubble (hump).

I was looking for a used SUV in 2002 and a friend car salesman recommended a 1998 Ford Explorer that he found on a lot in southern Tennessee. He had made a good deal with the owner of the lot in my behalf. The mileage was in the 30's. My wife and I went to the lot and test drove it for a couple of hours. As I drove, the front end didn't feel right. So, I took it back and we discussed the problem and they inspected it and found that it needed the front suspension replaced. They replaced the whole front end and I purchased it.

Over past 2 months Explorer has been experiencing wind noise when driven at highway speeds. On most recent trip passenger side windshield molding came out of track and began slapping windshield. Called Ford sales manager that sold us car, personal friend. Said he had never heard of that and to check NH Transportation safety for recall. None found. Called 2 different auto glass places including Safelite. Was told by both windshield had to be replaced. Contacted insurance company. Made appt for Safelite. Tech arrives looks at me like I am crazy when I said the windshield had to be replaced. After a few ** words he finally explained that it was only an issue with the molding. Kid was super nice, but not good at explaining anything. Still cost more than my deductible for a rubber moulding and piece of plastic. Ford got to me good on this one.

I bought a used Certified 2015 Explorer XLT with 15k on April 2016. In November of 2016, I've noticed some corrosion build up on hood edges. Went to the local dealer and they took some photos to get approval from FORD. Ford approved to repair the corrosion and NOT to replace it. The service advisor stated that there is a TSB for a repair, so they have to that first. Well, they repaired on December of 2016. Seven months later, the corrosion came back on the hood again. Again, went to the dealer and they took photos and submitted to Ford. Received message from the dealer today saying that Ford only approved to repair on the hood again. I asked the service advisor why would they not replace the hood, because the corrosion is going to keep on coming back? Dealer stated that FORD would not approve to replace the hood. Is this true? To me, it does not make sense. No matter what, the corrosion is going to keep on coming back.

3 yrs old, 70,000 km and has been back for A pillar trim loose, failed hatch strut (hatch lower and become a hazard), rear heat control failure, new driver leather seat skin all warranty items if push dealer enough. Now the door panel is detaching at the top and not covered by warranty (many others have same issue however dealer says it's normally the armrest splitting open). I have a 2000 Toyota and a 2005 Vibe (Toyota) and both have had less issues than this Ford steaming three coil pile of **. Buy Japanese the Big Three are returning to their old standards.

2014 Explorer at 35,000 miles, had the following repairs: new battery, lower ball joints, struts and strut mounts, and new sway bar. Then, driving on an Interstate, the narrow molding (driver side) on the windshield alongside the door, flew off (the Same thing happened to my neighbor's Explorer). Ford dealership - Barker Ford - wants over $400.00 to replace the molding. BTW, the molding just snaps in, no expensive body work required. RIP OFF! We're looking to trade in the Explorer and get another brand, probably a Honda.

I bought my 2014 Explorer Sport CPO and it has multiple issues. We have taken it in the have the airbag light serviced, it keeps turning on for no reason. It's been "fixed" once but the light is back on. While driving in cold weather down a windy canyon we lost power steering and the lights/radio all blinked off/on 3 separate times. We were told the battery was bad causing a short that caused the issues. It was very scary!

I bought a 2013 Explorer and the paint is bubbling on hood edge. Ford dealer says out of warranty and it is not their problem. Please tell me how they can get away with this, having so many complaints. Seems to be 2013 only. This to me is DEFECT.

I have had nothing but issues since I purchased 2013 Explorer. The dealership is untimely and rude. Ford Motor Company does not care what happens to their business or stand behind the vehicles. I had bad tires from day 1. I've had 4 sensors go out. Tire light come on daily. Had to replace tires 2 times in less then 4 yrs before warranty was out. Replace battery. There was a recall on the fuel something. Power steering went out. Ridiculous. Of course most of this happened as soon as warranty ran out. They are not willing to help in any way.

2016 Ford Explorer Sport - Purchased February 2016. A LOT of repairs on such an expensive and new car. As of June 2017 33,000 miles. Front dash panel replacement. Right window/mirror seal. Four rear A/C vents replaced. A/C compressor clutch replaced. Entire PTU replaced (cracked). Rear left brake/park brake replacement (worn out pad and rotors). Left power mirror replaced. Right power mirror replaced. Complained about front knocking noise - NOT DIAGNOSED YET (June 20th).

I bought my Explorer (Sport) in December 2016 with 11 miles on it. Two months later I started to hear grinding noise when I pressed on a gas to have more speed. I called the dealer they took my car in and they said that this was the heat shield. Then I waited a month on a part and finally they took on and "fixed" it all in ONE day. When I got my car back it ran worse than before with more noises and it was much louder. First thing was then I was starting the car there was a puff noise, the grinding noise was still there and it seemed that my exhaust was much louder. I took the car back to the dealer and almost a month later I still don't have my car and I was told that my transmission is being rebuild.

Bought a 2013 Ford Explorer new in 2012. Worst automobile we have ever owned. Started off with a piece of the truck flying off of the body. That was the first week. Dealer fixed. Next some kind of seal issue caused the floor to be soaked after every rain. That was first 6 months. Dealer fixed but never able to fully get rid of smell. Next was 18 months later. Rear brakes and rotors...that was 500 miles from home on family vacation. Called the local Ford dealer...wear and tear item no warranty help. Next was front brakes and rotors. Next was shocks. I have extended warranty but all items are wear and tear. Truck has never towed anything and never been off road and has yet to hit 50k miles.

I was in an accident and was hurt and airbags not deploy. I need surgery on both shoulders and have neck problems. Have seen many others who have had same problem. I would never advise anyone to buy from Ford. Do not stand behind their products. Have seen ex employees write how they try to cover their mistakes. I will never buy another ford. First one and last.

I bought a 2012 Ford Explorer brand new. After two years of owning it the stitching on the armrest of the driver side door is coming undone. Threes of owning it the check engine light comes on for a day or two and then disappears. Also when I put fuel in my car after I'm down pumping the car won't turnover right away. It takes like two to three tries to get it started. Now I'm dealing with leaks in the AC system which will cost me at least $500 to fix it. The paint is coming off as well. This car is only 5 years old. I will never buy a Ford again.

My husband and I bought our 2015 Explorer in March 2015. From the beginning I wasn't so happy with it because of the miles per gallon we were getting. After about a year with the vehicle, the transmission started to give us problems. In the morning, when it was time for me to go to work, it would not shift into reverse when I would need to back up from my driveway.

My 2000 Ford Explorer doors do not open. The only way to get into or out of my truck is to not let the driver's door shut all the way. I must keep the door open. All actuators have broke. It would cost over $886.00 to fix them. This should be recalled. The other years were recalled but not 2000.

Paint on 2014 Ford Explorer bubbling in front near grill. I called Ford and told rep about the bubbling after I had read that others were having same problem. We bought ours used. Love the car except the paint. I would think that Ford would make it right... Especially since it is faulty paint. Sadly they claimed not under warranty. They did faulty work and should be honorable to their reputation.

2001 Ford Explorer timing chain out 94000 mi, had to rebuild over 3000.00. 2003 F150 King Ranch all paint coming off, dash looks bad, same truck, 4 wheel drive would not work CAUSE a plastic yoke in diff. 850.00. I AND MY FAMILY have been Ford people. I bought both vel. new. They have been down more than running. No more. If you can't make Fords in USA I won't buy another. Ford stand behind your cars or your comp. will go down like a snowflake on a hot summer day.

I have had my 2016 Ford Explorer for just over 1 year. Bought it brand new. Almost $40k. At 16k miles the transmission went out. It has a horrific wind noise at highway speeds right front. Now I smell antifreeze when it is idling and it also has a noise that sounds like a bad vacuum. Back into the shop AGAIN. Worst vehicle ever. I have always babied my cars. Well maintained and mostly highway driving.. Very frustrating to say the least.

I bought Ford Explorer 2012 brand new in Oct 2011. I had several problems with throttle body. Dealer couldn't find problem. Truck gave out 4 times in middle of road. Later we did some research and found problem ourself. Then power steering went out. Then we took it for a bad smell. Still dealer couldn't find problem. Then catalytic converter went out... Remind you all this started at 11,000 miles to forward. Then after fixing car 3 weeks later the motor was done, truck gave out and was towed to dealer. They told us motor was done. Truck had just had oil change on time every time at dealer. All maintenance was done at dealer. We have over 70 receipts from dealer for oil change, brakes, maintenance, tires etc... Truck has 50,069 miles.

I have a 2013 Ford Explorer with just over 24,000 miles on it. It has been a great vehicle up until a couple of months ago. I began to smell a moldy/mildewy smell in the vehicle that got worse with every day. Took it to the dealership where I purchased the vehicle and they discovered a crack in the seam near the back hatch. Rain leaked in through the crack and gathered in the spare tire wheel well creating the musty mold smell. The dealership said that Ford would not pay for the repair even though I had paid for an extended warranty.

Just had transmission replaced because engine revved up and wheels would not move as transmission would not engage. After picking up car same problem 15 mi later. This 2006 has 111,000 mi and always serviced. Apparently this is a problem with this year Explorer. Car towed back to shop and I will be trading this in immediately.

We bought this vehicle new in October of 2013. In 2015, I noticed the front perimeter of the hood had paint flaking off and maybe some rusting. I thought something like that should be covered under warranty so I sent an email and pictures to a contact we had at Ford. He said it was rock chip damage and that it wasn't covered under warranty. A friend at FORD has since told me that peeling paint and corrosion on the perimeter of the hood is the number one complaint on the 2013 Ford Explorer and that there was some kind of silent warranty in effect (which I guess means if the customer makes an issue, it gets fixed?).

So I bought a 2014 in June of 2014. July 2015 the AC goes out. Bring it back, it's working, they can't find anything wrong. Meanwhile, the key fob won't work. Drive away, same day goes out, ac, and I drop it off. 2 weeks later, they figured it out, CPU. May 2015, power steering goes out. June 2015, panel on windshield goes out. ALL LESS THAN 9000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. Covered under warranty. January 2016, same panel flies off the car while driving. They want me to pay 455.00 plus labor to fix it. Note, I filed a claim after the power steering and did not hear back. Called today and provided a new contact. Either way, horrible car. I don't recommend buying this car.

My Ford Explorer 2016 has only 9,000 miles and suddenly started to lose power while driving and stopped in the middle of the road. This situation happened 4 times in 2 days. I called 2 Ford dealerships in Tampa and I had to wait for 4 days before I could get an appointment. I was finally given an appointment for 8:30am and when I called for an update at 12:30pm I was told my SUV was yet not checked by the staff. I called Ford customer service to see what they could do and their answer was, "We can't take your concern now because our system is updating." This is my first and last time I will ever have a Ford vehicle.

My 2008 Ford Explorer V8 AWD has had mechanical problems since the middle July. I dropped it off at the local Ford dealer on 7/20/16 and by Ford's diagnostic fault codes was diagnosed with bad Cam Phasers. The Cam Phasers were replaced and we picked it up on 7/28/16 and drove off on a family vacation to the lake the next day. While at the lake the vehicle died in traffic several times and the check engine light came on again. We took it to a local place and they read the codes as being the Cam Phasers again. I called the dealer and they said to bring it in when I was able and they would look at it again. I dropped it off on August 15 (after it had died on my in rush hour traffic on the highway with a semi truck fast approaching) and finally on August 29 after much troubleshooting and research on the fault codes, Ford concluded it was the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The part was not in stock and was given a completion date of Sept 8.

I have owned 8 Fords over the last 22 years. Never again! The paint on the hood of my 2013 Ford Explorer is bubbling and peeling off. I have read hundreds of complaints on this, so I know that Ford is aware. Yet they refuse to do anything about their defective paint job.

This gonna be a long one. Bought a 2015 Explorer as they became available in late 2014. Second Explorer I've procured. Wasn't happy with the 2004 that blew the water pump, timing chain and other components within 25K miles... especially the crack in the tailgate due to sub par engineering when you closed the glass. Hence why that option isn't available any longer. BUT, thought I'd give the redesigned body style a chance.

I've had my Explorer for 2 months now and when driving over 50 MPH, a bad fouling odor comes into the cabin. I just had yesterday the first oil change and explained it to the service tech at Ford. He explained that it has been happening to a lot of customers: it is the exhaust fumes that come inside the cabin. He even explained that he tried to put a deflector on another customer but did not work. Said that Ford was aware of these complaints and was working on a Service Bulletin... not a recall... Once they have assessed the solution... Meanwhile we users are helpless... And it is a dangerous situation because it is carbon monoxide we are being exposed to. Also, I find that the driving/handling is too unrefined... You need to make adjustments all the time and when driving on the highway it can be easy to lose control of the car and also become a dangerous situation...

I have had my Explorer for about 3 months. Started slipping/jerking. It is now in the shop and needs a new transmission. I called Ford customer care and was advised that there has not been a recall because not enough people are calling customer care and putting in a complaint with their VIN number. I beg you please call and complain. These transmissions are expensive and a lot of us cannot afford to have them fixed.

2016 Ford Explorer bought at Berge Ford in AZ. When I accelerate there is the smell of exhaust that comes into the cabin. I took it in for its first oil change last month and was told that the smell was coolant. They didn't even list my complaint on the work order. This morning I had to accelerate and the smell was so bad it gave me a headache.

My husband had a horrible experience with his Ford Explorer. It ruined our credit history when one of the two timing chains fell into the engine and destroyed the engine. After the repair other things no longer worked, like the horn. It wasn't covered under the warranty. Then the bearings went out. The new bearings failed and he was told because they were cheap overseas parts and he had to pay $100 more to get the "good" part. It wasn't covered under the engine warranty. My husband passed away on Monday (I am sure the stress didn't help him). My husband suddenly got very sick and passed Monday.

2012 Ford Explorer - with approximately 45,000 miles driving down the freeway at 70MPH on a hot day, the driver's side front windshield window trim panel blew off. I had noticed a whistling noise right before this happened the last day or two. It was a plastic piece that seemed to have been held on by some 2-way tape and a small bracket or two. $100 to replace and repair. It still makes some noise on warm days while driving on the freeway. I am waiting for it to blow off again. Piece of crap design.

In 2006 I purchased new a 2006 Ford Explorer and it's been a good vehicle that has approximately 95,000 driven miles on it. Only recently it was discovered that the roof paint is peeling and beginning to rust. It appears to me that the roof was poorly painted and the coverage was too thin. Professionals have told me that the original painting was inferior much like the 2005 Explorer that was recalled for that very reason. My vehicle was manufactured in January of 2006 and I am convinced that the paint procedure was not changed until later in 2006. On July 25 my vehicle goes in a garage for a new paint job on the top. At this time the expense will be born by me. I feel like warranty or not, Ford did a poor job with the painting and should share in some or all of the cost including the use of a rental car for the week. I hope Ford sees this posting and takes some action of assistance.

I have a 2013 Ford Explorer that had the electronic power steering suddenly quit working. I quickly learned that this had been recalled and called a dealership to confirm this. They told me that yes the 2013 Explorer had been recalled for this problem, however, not the month that my car was manufactured. I filed a complaint and got a case number. The dealership then looked into the problem and said that it is the exact same problem that the other 2013 Explorers had and that were recalled for safety reasons. After about a month of my car being in the shop and no news from Ford they finally called and said that they would not be covering anything because the car was past its warranty (the car has 68,000 miles). I feel that Ford is liable for this issue and should stand behind their product and the safety of its customers.

I bought my truck back in two thousand four - took it to the Ford dealership four times about the clock sound when I apply pressure to the break Or stop suddenly. But each time they claim they could not duplicate what I was talking about. To this day I still have the problem it doesn't do it all the time but is there. And I also have three cracks in my bike hitch.

Ok this is my second Explorer. My first was 2001, had 190000 on it when I finally sold it. Never had any issues with it, ran forever. Now I bought a 2008 Eddie Bauer model with around 63000 on it. Since around 68000, the radio would light up then not light up on and off. The interior lights would come on and off driving down the road. The heat fan, since 85000, won't work on 1 or 2 or 3 and 4. I take excellent care of my vehicles, somewhat of a nut, always on time for oil changes, filters, tire rotations, fix things when they need it or wearing out. But this set of issues is stupid. I did research on it.

Purchased a 2016 Ford Explorer and within the first 500 miles had a very loud clunking in the front suspension. Brought it to the dealer and they couldn't find the problem; called Ford service and stated the problem but did not get a resolution with Ford. The vehicle has 1,500 miles and clunking continues as I step on the brake and the funny thing is that it doesn't do it every time... I also feel like the Tracking Assist is malfunctioning.

I bought a brand new 2012 Ford Explorer at the end of 2011 and by end of 2012 I had already put in all new rotators, brake pads, and tires! They told me it was the "weather" when I had been complaining of squealing and other noises from the first 2 months on out. Then it was making more whistling sound towards the back that they for a long time couldn't figure out what was going on, turned out it was some other part of the tires/rotors or something, again NOT covered by anything??

My company provided a 2013 Ford Explorer as a company car. I used it for three years and put 85,000 miles on the vehicle. I decided to purchase the vehicle from the leasing company to give it to my college aged son. I was also getting a strong exhaust smell in the cabin which was happening for several months before the noise started.

Purchased a 2016 Ford Explorer and within the first 200 miles had a very loud clunking in the front suspension. Brought to the dealer and they stated this is normal, all the new Explorers do it and they are waiting for Ford to determine what the repair is. Called Ford service and stated the problem and what the dealer said and ask to speak to someone concerning this. The response was they can give me their legal department phone number and would not do anything to help me. The vehicle has 3000 miles on it and the clunk is so bad now I do not feel safe driving it and now when braking the front end pulls hard to the left. Called Ford and the dealer and they will do nothing. Not even look at it.

I'm getting exhaust fumes in the cabin of the SUV when I accelerate to enter the Freeway. Since the SUV is brand new I figured it was new car burn-off but it wasn't. I'm still getting the smell and yesterday I got a notice that there is a class action lawsuit against Ford for not repairing the SUV. My research show many with the same problem going back as far as 2011 and now I'm looking at months of repairs if any.

I purchased my 2013 Explorer Limited. I drove it for a couple of weeks without issues but noticed a noise when I would drive East and West down the highway. I called Sam Pack Ford Lewisville where this unit was purchased new. I advised my new service advisor Mike of the issue. Told him that this is coming from the windshield. Mike thought this was odd but said they would check it out. Turns out that the windshield had to be re-sealed. All was good for some time before the car had more issues. The radio system would go blank and then turn on or back off without noticed. Took it back in for service and they couldn't find anything. Then the A/C would cool correctly and then this was resolved. Time has passed again with no issues until my mirror started to click when I folded them in. Called to make an appointment to have it replaced. Took an act of congress to have this replaced but Ford fixed it.

My 2012 Ford Explorer started having bubbling around the edges of the hood in June of 2014. At the time I had 75,000 miles, therefore out of warranty. I asked my dealer to file a claim and Ford's response was they would pay half of the the $600 repair. In my opinion this is a manufacturers defect. With today's technologies and manufacturing capabilities we are getting paint bubbling in two years! I like my Explorer but I am not pleased with Ford not taking care of this issue.

Purchased a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac truck on 9/17/15. I was told it has a 90 day warranty and was also told I could take it to a car mechanic near my home since I was over an hour away from their dealership. My transmission failed on 11/10/15 less than two months from purchasing the car. I placed Public Motor phone calls, Facebook customer service messages several times a day for over a week. No calls were returned except text messages and answer messages giving me phone number after phone number to call or text. Finally, on 11/18/15 I received a call from Ricardo (Maintenance Manager) that told me that I would have to contact the warranty company to get reimbursed for the repairs that I had already had done. There is no phone number or address on the warranty paperwork that I have but Ricardo said no problem that he would email me the information right away.

2015 Ford Explorer 6 months old bought new. Exhaust fumes enter the cabin upon acceleration causing occupants a headache and coughing. I must roll windows down to accelerate. My children ride in this car! Still waiting on a "fix" after multiple trips to dealer each time not receiving a loaner or rental as requested. I just get to be without a vehicle for however long they decide to keep it and "fix" it.

As a "Ford family"...thought this would be our best and last vehicle. Couldn't afford new but this was the next best thing, reasonable mileage and good looking. Bought (for an extra $1400) a bumper to bumper extended warranty on everything but cosmetic, the salesman said. So we're set...for 7 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Didn't have much use of it the first month. It was in their shop because of a roof leak somehow into the rear compartment, soaked carpet, and filled the spare tire hole under the black carpet, which we only found due to the tremendous mildew/musty smell.

I bought a 2014 Ford Explorer in early 2014. Since that time the front sensors had to be replaced, the shifter sensor broke and the entire shift unit needed to be replaced, the bearings in my front tire went (which according to other reviews is a common occurrence), and now my PTU is shot and will cost over $2,000 to replace. I only have 140k on the car! Ford is not taking any responsibility for the early mechanical breakdown. I don't expect this kind of failure on a high end Ford SUV. I have no choice but to repair it, but I don't believe it's right to place high cost replacement solely on the consumer. Basic wear and tear yes. PTU and shift units with less than 140k, no way.

My mother purchased a 2003 Explorer from the original owner in 2006. All regular maintenance has been done and all receipts kept on file. I then purchased it from her in 2010 and continued with the regular oil changes and other maintenance. Since purchase, the blend door actuator has been replaced four times. I have replaced all four hubs, the transmission slips, the rear hatch is cracked, the door latch sensor reads gate ajar almost constantly with no one able to fix the problem, the 4x4 goes between doesn't work or won't shut off, cruise control went out, and now, on top of all that, I have finally fallen into the worst of the 4.0 V6 SOHC motor problems. The crap nylon cassette on the left side timing chain snapped and shot up cracking my valve cover.

I purchased my 2013 Explorer in March 2015. I drove it for a couple of and immediately began to feel shaking on the right front passenger side. I took it to two different Ford dealerships. The first thing that they asked me was, "did you buy it from this dealership?" I did not understand why they asked me this question. Basically they did not find anything wrong with the vehicle. I missed many days of work trying to resolve this problem. I'm an insurance agent and my vehicle is very much necessary. I took the vehicle back after they told me to purchase new tires because the warranty had, did not apply.

Ford Corporate and the dealership, I made the mistake of buying a new Ford Explorer. After 8 mos, the aluminum hood started oxidizing and was blistering and cracking the paint along the leading edge. Took it to the dealer to get fixed, 5500 miles on it. The dealership completely botched the paintwork "repairing" it. My wife and I lose it at the terrible paint work our new truck had. They left us in a rental and kept it to "repair the repair." Next day we were told it was done. It was worse, missing clearcoat, trash in the paint, tape lines along the leading edge. I explained the not only was this horrible work, but it would oxidize AGAIN. They kept it and "repaired the repair of the repair."

Ford Explorer 2002- I was driving west on the Dulles Toll Road to Charles Town West Virginia around 1 to 1.30 Pm. I had my two grand kids as passengers. The Ford Explorer caught on fire and burned down to the ground. We were lucky to exit the auto right before the explosion. Happy that behind me was a police office who was able to control traffic preventing further confusion. The police office called 911 and the fire department was able to control the fire and ultimately extinguish it. The Explorer is total lost. I am glad that we are OK. I will never buy another Ford again. Now I will have to deal with the insurance agents in order to replace my vehicle.

Bought a spanking new 2016 Explorer Sports on August 2015 for $51K. Purchased it on a Sunday, the car was not ready because dealership wanted to have a final checkup, clean, and fill up the tank - fine. Picked up on Monday afternoon, found a scratch 4" long on the rear bumper. Salesman said the mark came from the dealership; the car just arrive the day before the sale. Salesman said they will fix the scratch.. Picked up on Tuesday afternoon and drove it home. Saturday evening I was setting up the Sync setting to pair with my Samsung phone and noticed the right front light was dim, went to the front to check and it was dead. Called the dealership to schedule an appointment for the next day. Dealership said the repair would take 2-3 days because they had to remove the front bumper.

On our trip from NY to Indiana the passenger side window trim (plastic) blew off. We did not realize this had happened until our arrival and my son-in-law asked what had happened to our vehicle. I was wondering if anyone else has this problem? The trim piece appears to have been attached with Velcro at the bottom and glued at the top with some small plastic tabs.

I purchased a used 2003 Ford Explorer XLT June 2014. Beautiful gold color. I don't remember the mileage when I purchased it but it now has 124K. Took great care of it. Oil changes on time. Two months ago, the universal joint went. That was costly but replaced. Started hearing a squeaking noise in the front end. Both ball joints bad. Replaced (thank God with warranty on the parts). Both back brakes were brand new when I bought the truck, already had to be replaced (probably a part manufacturing problem) but because I was unaware of the brakes going in the back, because usually the front brakes go first but now the fronts need to be replaced. Both back wheel bearings now need to be replaced.

1994 Ford Explorer XL4x4 - Leaves and Twigs enter the fresh air vent and get trapped in the blower housing where they come into contact with an open wire resistor circuit for the Fan selector speed. The resistor is red hot and ignites the leaves and twigs, causing smoke to exit out the ac and defrost vents. Where there is smoke, there is fire, which can cause the condenser housing and fan blower housing to melt and catch fire. This has happened twice within the last year.

I own a 2013 Ford Explorer Limited with 50,000 miles. Noticed after washing it the other day that there were bubbles on the hood. Took it to dealership, they took pics and contacted Ford. Ford refused to do anything about it. Warranty book says it covers 5 years road corrosion. Ford said my truck was out of warranty at 36000 miles and Road Corrosion would not covered this. The number of miles should not matter for paint chips. I have only owned the vehicle for a little over 2 years.

We have a Ford Explorer which has rarely been driven with 22,000 miles. We have a problem with the ball bearings which have to be replaced. We were just told that the Explorer has a defect and the ball bearings go out when they come into contact with dirt. We live on a dirt road and bought a 4 wheel drive which cannot be driven on a dirt road. We were also told that Ford is aware of this problem but isn't going to fix it due to the fact they have not had enough complaints. When we contacted Ford we then were harassed by phone calls wanting us to buy an extended warranty with Ford. How many people buy 4 wheel drives just to be told they cannot drive them on dirt roads? This is an expensive ugly experience with Ford. We are not going to buy another one.

We have had our 2006 Ford Explorer for 6 years now. Just in the past two years we have had to replace the AC compressor four times. We live in Florida with young children and the compressor always seizes in the summer time.

I own a 2013 Ford Explorer Limited. My vehicle is very well taken care of. Detailed every week. Waxed every 3 months. My detailer brought to my attention a blister in the paint on the hood of my car. I was beyond disappointed and devastated when I lift up the hood. There was about 7 or 8 rust spots under the hood. I went to the dealer. They rudely told me there was nothing they could do. I filed a complaint with Ford. Received a call from a senior manager or vice President. He rudely told me they could not do anything. I told him my car shouldn't have any rust for at least 15 years. He said the car should never rust but they can't determine if and when the car may rust. I responded, "I know I shouldn't have any rust on a $50,000 truck that's 2 years old". The guy says, “I'm not going to argue with you. I'm hanging up,” and he hung up on me. What do I do? He told me there was no one else I could speak to.

On acceleration, exhaust fumes enter cabin through the air system and may be present all the time.

I purchased a 2016 Ford Explorer Sport on June 24th 2015. After 50 miles, the check engine light came on (the very next day after I picked it up). Went back to the dealership who couldn't get the code to clear so I scheduled service. They replaced a part and after 15 miles the light came on again. I took the car to a different dealer who has now had the car for 2 weeks and still has no idea when it will be fixed. I got Ford customer support involved, who does not return a phone call when they say they are and the dealership won't even call back. We have to be the ones to place all the phone calls to inquire on a BRAND NEW VEHICLE. I forked out $50K on something I can't drive and can't get the support from the company who made the car. I purchase a new vehicle every 2-3 years and I will NEVER purchase another Ford if this is the way they treat their customers.

Paint peeling on the hood of my Ford Explorer Limited. I notice a little blister about a week ago, but today I took a second look and I see that the entire edge of the hood is peeling off.

Noticed a few small paint bubbles in July '14 approximately one year after the purchase of a new 2013 Ford Explorer. Continued to notice more and more larger bubbles. Finally told the dealership who stated it was out of warranty and there was nothing they would do unless I paid to have it repaired. Spoke to Ford customer service several times who reiterated the fact it was not under warranty even though it is clearly a problem with the Explorer's and started well before the warranty. Trying to contact corporate at this point.

I first noticed when I purchased my 2012 Ford Explorer that there very tiny chips on the windshield. I did not make it an issue at the time of purchase. Within six months (in the summer months) I noticed that these tiny chips were multiplying at a rapid pace. I took a closer look and these tiny chips were actually air bubbles between the pane of the windshield. After a couple of months of contacting Ford Canada (they did nothing about it, quoted me the 1 yr coverage) and my dealer, the dealer finally agreed to replace the windshield (September). At the beginning of summer this year (2015), I noticed that I am again experiencing the same problem. I have again brought to the attention of Ford Canada and their reply was to keep the receipts. I am also currently in conversation with the dealer...

We bought a 2013 Ford Explorer Limited new. Overall we have been please with the vehicle until we noticed the paint around the edge of the hood was bubbling and peeling. We first noticed it at 40,000 miles and we took it to the local dealer shortly thereafter. We were told that our warranty had ran out and Ford would not help us. Since then we have contacted Ford directly, made a case on it and took it to the dealership they recommended. That was a month and a half ago. We are still working with the dealer to resolve, but it's been me mostly pestering them. I did get some to offer to pay 50% of the retail. So far I have not accepted their proposal. Reason why, the OEM tires and wiper blades have outlasted the paint. To me that does not seem right. I will give an update once I learn the end result.

I have had my 2003 Ford for 2 yrs and 3 months and my o/d in the transmission has gone out 3 TIMES. I'm a single mother of 5 and should not have to dump two grand into my car every year. Something needs to be done about this. How can you sale a car to hard working people and have them not be dependable? They are vehicles made for large families and are not dependable. My kids were stuck in the 100 heat for two hrs on the side of the road because the transmission has gone out and explode for the 3rd time. Something has got to be done about this problem.

Well we bought a new Explorer right out of the show room. We really loved it and for the first year and a half it was great. We have less than 60000 km on it so still on warranty thank god but only 250 km left. First noticed hood paint bubbling under the front edge of the hood almost all the way around. Took it to dealership and and they took pictures and said they would fix under warranty. No body shop so it's subbed out. 3 times had to take it back to fix it right.

Recently, my wife and I noticed an exhaust smell in the cabin of our 2014 Ford Explorer (8K miles) when we accelerated onto highways. We brought the vehicle to Ford and they told us there was a bulletin out on the exhaust issue. The Explorer loaner they gave us had the problem worse than ours so I asked for something different to drive.

I made the unfortunate choice of buying a 2005 Ford Explorer. The rear liftgate hinges are horribly made and the entire rear of my car is hanging by a proverbial thread. Apparently this is a well known issue and common problem, yet ford refuses to address the issue. Seems like glass shattering everywhere while driving down the road would be more of a priority.

I have a 1997 Ford Explorer Sport (2dr) 4wd 5spd. It is in VERY good condition with only 150k miles. Overall the truck is relatively rust free and well cared for, although it is a WI truck so it has seen some salt over the years. A week ago it began making a noise in the rear end, specifically the left rear. The sound resembled a brake dragging, so I pulled off the wheel and inspected the pads and emergency brake shoes. All looked good, and the brakes are relatively new. Next, I assumed something wrong in the rear end itself. After pulling the rear end apart, nothing was worn or broken. I was stumped. On a whim, it dawned on me that perhaps I had a broken rim. This truck has the steel rim with the chrome skin glued over it (factory). After peeling off the chrome skin, I discovered that behind the skin that the rim had broken, and roughly 2/3 of the rim was cracked around the rim. Had this rim completely broken while operating at highways speeds...

I bought mine new - 2005 Ford Explorer XLT. I'm quite happy with it. I'll probably buy another. It had all the usual Ford Explorer problems - ac vent doors failed. It was fun finally fixing them this year. Also the intake manifold started leaking water. This was a factory recall for Fords fleet vehicles only. Found a new one on eBay for $300 - replaced myself. Also the tranny died after 80k, but I never had it serviced. Besides these issue, it's still going strong. Pls I only paid 22k for it with all the incentives. For a v8, this was a killer deal.

04 Explorer XLT - So should I begin since the second I got the car? My truck had 66,000 miles when purchased. Let me begin by saying I know vehicles need maintenance. They have wear and tear and you need to keep up with them. My mother works at a shop and I have brought my truck in for every oil change, tune up and mechanical issue. First dealer didn't even change my bald tires before I got it, so I spent a pretty penny on those. Next my alternator went twice. Changed my coil pack less than a month of having it and this had been changed three times. Changed spark plugs. Had to change front ball joints. My drive shaft has had a nasty clunk since a month after getting it but still has fluid and when looked at it seems strong? Also my harmonic balancer is being changed for the second time. My back light fills with water and I continuously have to buy light bulbs (finally drilled a small hole to leak it out).

I have a 2006 Ford Explorer and little did I know it has many of the common issues, such as the air conditioning and having a sound of a land mower when I try to accelerate. Just recently, my car turned off all of the sudden. When I put the car in reverse that is the only time it works because otherwise it just turns off. I want to know what is wrong with my car and how to solve it.

Problem with exhaust fumes coming into the cab of my Explorer. I began smelling an acrid odor every time accelerated. It continued to happen, so we took it to the Bartow Ford Dealership for service. They contacted the TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) and they said they needed to order the parts to repair it. We drove the Explorer home until the parts came in. We returned it to the service department when the parts came in and they said they had it fixed. Approximately a week and half later, I once again smelled the same acrid smell. We took it back "again" and they said a seal had come unglued and glued it back. A couple of weeks later, I smelled it yet again. We took it back and they said the glue they used wasn't the right glue and had now used the right glue and they said they glued down everything that could possibly come loose and cause us any more issues.

We bought a 2013 Ford Explorer to which we paid over $40,000 for!!! (Still making payments over $600 a month) we noticed a couple weeks ago that the paint is bubbling on the hood. We took it to the Sawgrass Ford Dealership and they told us that because it's out of the 36,000-mile warranty that there is nothing they can do and it will have to be fixed out of our pocket!!!

Since bought this Ford Explorer, it has filled up with gunk, sludge, etc., needing to be cleaned out at least 3 times. No other problems but this exhaust emission control. It has 80,000 miles and last mechanic said I needed to get a new car or exhaust problem will get more expensive. I will not buy a Ford again.

Now let me start off by saying that I know that explorers are not the best vehicle out there by any means. Actually my family and I were just stranded tonight 1/6/15 in 5 weather with windchill below 0. Due would battery dying while driving down the highway. (Not sure if it's the alternator or relay and cables?) But even with that happening I still believe the early '90's explorers are great trucks/suvs.

My 2011 Ford Explorer has been in the shop for 2 months now. It has 70K miles on it and needs the entire engine replaced. Basically heard a clicking noise in the engine while driving and took it in. They said if I had kept driving it, the engine would have died. Long story but it was built wrong during production and needs total engine replacement. It's covered under warranty but I know it will never drive the same again, and absolutely do not feel safe in it. I am trading it in ASAP. Sad thing is I still owe a fortune on it. Ford totally screwed me. I will never ever buy Ford again.

Triton 5.4 horrible engine - First the cop "coil over plugs" went after only a month of owning the truck, then the spark plug shot out of the engine causing me to have to pay to replace the engine. Next my brake line collapsed, alternator let go, water pump let go causing serpentine belt to break. Paint on the trunk bubbled and is falling off. Anybody thinking about buying a Ford Explorer from 2001 to 2008 should reconsider. I've spent thousands on this pos and till this day it doesn't run right. As soon as it's paid off, I'm trading it in.

Purchased a 2011 Ford Explore Limited in 2014 - "used". Has 32,000 miles on it. Engine has overheated 2 times in the last 2 months. Engine Cooling system does not come on to cool engine when traveling in stop and go traffic and Engine cooling error light comes on. Engine runs HOT all the time when traveling in stop and go traffic. Have had it towed 2 times by AAA and now have used all of my tow miles. Also, the armrest on the driver side has come apart at the stitched line. Very cheap. Ford will not address that there is definitely something wrong with this and is a known defect as 2 other people I know have had the same issue and had to BUY New door panel and armrest.

Bought this SUV brand new. Keep up maintenance and at 140,000 motor crapped out. Ford should be ashamed of this motor. Paint went bad after 6 years (Mediterranean Blue). Passenger rear window never did work. Driver seat kept blowing fuses. Rear panel cracked. A/C cluster needed repair. Need special tools to do any engine work.

I have read several times on this site about the issues with paint peeling off the hood. I want to add myself to this list so maybe at some point they will have to admit it's a problem to the public and have a recall. My paint peeling happened shortly after my 2-year warranty but before the mileage warranty. They admitted this was a "known paint issue" from when the paint was applied. They told me the only way it would be totally fixed is if I had the hood replaced at a price of $1,884.25. They offered to pay half. I cannot afford at this time to pay for something that should have still be covered. I have pictures of other Explorer hoods with the same issue that I've seen in parking lots. I have not yet had it fixed. Thinking of putting a bumper sticker on my Explorer that says "Ask me about my hood."

I'm not sure how to rate my 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. I have had the truck for almost 2 years and paid $1200 knowing it had no reverse, a major radiator leak, 220,000 miles on it and a majority of its original parts. After investigating the leak I found it was the thermostat housing unit and I replaced the unit myself for about $100 (the shop tried to charge over $600). I knew the truck had problems and planned to fix part by part as time passed (no car note) but life happens so I have not been able to do so...However, in almost 2 years I have only spent maybe $1500 on this vehicle (not including gas and oil changes) which has been just what I needed (I don't drive a lot) but I can count on this truck to start every time and that is more than I can say about my other vehicles. I didn't expect much from a 2001 SUV that's only $1200 and doesn't reverse but I am satisfied with it getting this far with very little money.

1994 Ford Explorer - currently at 80,000 original miles in 20 years. Just the other day it was having difficulty starting and staying running when I shifted to go in reverse, or immediately to drive. Like it was stalling. Then it was fine. I honestly thought I had a low battery as I had left the interior light on. Fine after that. Til' Today got on freeway and it started running ROUGH, I went from the fast lane and desperately fought to pull over. From the start of this odd, no response to gas, weird thumping sound, (struggling and praying) to a place - a speck of safety was about 20 seconds of time (felt like FOREVER). I finally coasted from 60mph to 10 mph - ZERO control overspeed. BLACK awful smelling smoke pouring out in front of driver's side. It was very scary as I had my son with me and cars were flying then at last second they would see I was barely going - passing me at 60mph. I have NO clue what is going on. The smoke stunk so much.

The best vehicle I've ever owned. 1996 Ford Explorer I purchased used with ~50k miles. It is now pushing 190k and it runs great. It's got rust and squeaks - first plug change at 160k! I've owned every American make of vehicle and this has been far the best and most reliable! Going for 300k!

2008 ford explorer Eddie Bauer edition - while driving along, all of a sudden the interior lights come on.

I've had many cars since 1971 and this car is by far the best. I have owned my 2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 that I bought with 6,000 miles on it as a dealer manager driven car in June of 2003. I take maintenance very seriously so I change the engine oil every 3000 miles and have the tranny oil flushed and filled every 60,000 miles. I live northwest of Chicago and the car has been driven to and fro Florida at least 10 times. I've driven to the East coast too. New brakes at 62,000 and 120,000 miles. Changed rear struts and replaced front bearings, alternator, rear right seal and front right seal near engine at 90,000 miles. Had it tuned up at 95,000. Just replaced upper and lower timing chain tensioners at 122,000 as a precaution. Did it myself with the assistance of my son-in-law who is a mechanic. Took less than an hour. It now has 123,000 miles on it and it still runs and starts like the first day I bought it. Overall this car does not leak any oil and looks better than average outside/inside/and under the hood. I am very happy with it and I will pass it down to my son as his first car in about 4 years.

Strong Exhaust smell in cabin after accelerating onto freeway or anytime the rpm goes over 3500rpm. There are many more complaints on this issue than the numbers I see online. Also at least one lawsuit filed, which Ford tried to sweep under the carpet. This issue is in its fourth year (2011-2014 & probably 2015) and nothing has been done about it. NHSTA says "they are looking into it". I think they need to look a lot harder.

The car caught fire right after I had driven it with no warning. I looked outside and it was engulfed in flames in the driveway. The result is that it is now totaled, and 5 fire trucks were called to the scene. The fuel line also melted and gas was everywhere on the ground, also on fire. It was minutes from exploding which would have caught our house on fire. THANK GOD THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE FAST!!!!

2013 explorer XLT $40,000 tri-coat pearl $550.00 extra, now bubbling. Three different body shops said they can sand it down and paint but it will just do it again. It needs a new hood and Ford will not do it. Even if we buy it out of our own pocket another $1,000, ford won't guarantee it for more than 2 years. It's not welded right. Went to the BBB, they got me free oil changes for 3 years, isn't it awful? Depreciation of $3,000 by being painted. Driver's seat due to fading in the middle of the seat has already been replaced. Water splashes up the inside of the doors when it's raining. Told it is the design of the car.

2004 Ford Explorer - 4x4 jumps in and out while driving. The truck also has a thunk thunk thunk while driving, only when 4x4 kicks in. It is getting worse, anyone out there have a solution?

Ford Explorer 2003 - Purchased used in 2008 over 50,000 miles. What a extra ordinary SUV. It is almost 2015 now. It is running like a charm. So far I have only invested in Braking system, Oil change. I can't ask for anymore from FORD. It is now 110,000 Miles and going strong.

I have had issues with the transmission, a very noisy drive train, and the rear lift gate cracking. I took my car into a Ford dealer for its 100,000 mile (160,000 km) service which included new transmission fluid. Several months later, the car would not shift into overdrive so I took it back to the dealer. They told me that there is a steel pin attached to a servo that had worn out its bore in the aluminum transmission case. The transmission specialist told me that I was lucky as it usually occurred much sooner. On the net, a transmission technician said that if the end of the steel pin had been chamfered, rounded at the end instead of square cut, the wear would not have occurred. In other words I spent over a thousand dollars because something that would have cost a penny when manufactured was not done.

After purchasing my 2014 Ford Explorer XLT in March of this year, my drivers side axle has been replaced, the bolt/nut on the axle were replaced, tires were re-mounted for shaking/vibration in front end, one tire was replaced, strut mount was put on, and now it supposedly needs a sub frame bushing? And none of the above has helped my creaking/axle noises or vibration in the front end. I will never purchase another FORD vehicle! I'm extremely upset and am currently in a rental due to all the repair work that is being done to my Explorer.

2012 Explorer SUV - Our experience went from great hopes to total disappointment in the car and Ford Co. Blown engine @ 20k miles, 2 transmission problems, 3 A/C issues, 28 months visible rust, and upholstery coming apart, and Ford refused to address!!! Bad car and Company.

Let's just say my Explorer is freaking awesome. It's a 2000 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition 4.0 v6 4x4. Its got a manifold leak. It grumbles and rumbles and squeaks and makes all kinds of noise. It sat in the yard for 2 years through two very harsh Michigan winters and I got her going with a fresh battery and a wheel bearing. And an alternator. It has at present and counting 193,400-ish miles on it and I drive an hour highway every day. Some of the little electronic goodies do not work anymore, mainly the rear windshield wiper mounted on the door not the winder but more or less my car has been incredibly reliable and has performed flawlessly over the near ten thousand miles I've put on it. Mind you this was my mom's car and it was resurrected by a wild teenager who sees an open road as a qualifying opportunity. It smokes from a periodic drip of tranny fluid and it makes a whole Lot of racket but it never really wants to stop running. I'm very pleased with my Ford and will never think twice about purchasing a vehicle with a little rust and some character along with it.

I have owned my Explorer for 1 year. I bought it being a year old with 10,000 miles. So it was basically a brand new car. Now a year later 26,000 miles and I have a recall, shocks popping, water leak, windshield noise, brakes need replaced, exhaust smell inside, the steering feels loose. The water leak is coming from the roof. It drains through where the rear seat belt is and soaks my carpet and drains into the spare tire compartment. As you're driving you can hear it sloshing around. What can I do?? Just really upset and disappointed in Ford right now!!!

I have a 2000 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 SOHC and I've had to replace timing chain twice. Within a week span. I don't know what is making it break the chains. I had the left head done too. I've put in over 2000 dollars into it already. I'm at my wits end and broke. Can anyone shed some light on my problem. I'm debating doing the chain a third time.

Ford recently declined to repair the bubbling paint on the hood of my 2012 Ford Explorer on the basis it is out-of-warranty due to mileage (about 51,500 miles). Though Ford's advertising regularly touts the quality of its products, its actions speak louder than its words. Based on my research, Ford has had well-publicized corrosion issues for some time but has failed to correct the issue. Perhaps Ford's brainiac number crunchers estimated it would be more cost effective not to correct the issue. That is, the cost to fix the issue outweighs the impact of having customers complain about paint issues. Regardless of the economics, consumers who experience this issue are rightfully ticked-off as evidenced by the number of internet posts.

2014 XLT Ford Explorer purchased 3 months ago ... already... in for rear hatch piston, wheel bearings and front end noises... at under 1000 miles... REALLY!!!!

My 2012 black metallic aluminum hood paint is bubbling which is oxidation (rust) of aluminum. The paint is bubbling from the inside of the hood to around the base and continuing to the outside rim of the hood. By going through car washes the paint has actually flaked off and there is a white long strip of 1 inch wide by 8 inches long oxidized aluminum. Anyone interested in buying an Explorer can see the white oxidation strip and should think twice about buying one until Ford fixes the problem. This blemish on the hood obviously has decreased the value of my 2012 Explorer.

Bad experiences with Fords. Have a 2003 Ford Explorer. Changed 3 catalytic converters, water pump, thermostat and sensor. But now it overheats and now does not want to start. Battery is fully charged. Don't know what to do.

I have a Ford Explorer 2003 XLT v6. I suddenly noticed the steering wheel becomes stiff sometimes and also becomes flexible almost immediately. Sometimes I step on the accelerator and it moves really slowly or in case of a uphill movement, it doesn't move at all until I put it in gear 1. I have tried changing power steering oil, it still remains the same.

Paint/clear coat on hood and top failed in 2008. Ford repainted under warranty. Plastic panel under read door glass cracked for no reason on winter morning (26 degrees F) in 2011. I've found that this is very common for this series Explorer. Ford will not repair if after 3 year, 36K miles (standard warranty) even though this happens all the time. In fact, there is a nickname for the problem "Explorer butt-crack".

To anyone that will listen. June 3, 2014: I bought a 2004 Ford Explorer with the V6 4.0L SOHC engine. The 8th digit of the VIN is "K" which makes the motor a flex fuel engine. Even though we don't have any flex fuel in my State or anyone else's State as far as I have seen. I maintained the truck with extra careful Intentions, for my eldest son traveled in this particular vehicle often. The first (issue) that came up was the truck would jump in and out of four wheel drive at will! Especially when using the reverse gear. I would explain it like a SUV size rocket ship taking off backwards whenever it felt the Urge to do so. Totally Unsafe, Deadly unsafe and not worth the situation that Ford created with their “new & better/easier for the people design”.

2011 EXP LTD BD 06/02/2011. 1000 miles. Burnt oil smell during hard acceleration. This is easily repeatable and happens every time. Well now we have another confirmed issue with my LTD. Under hard accelerations coming from an on ramp and merging with fast moving traffic only. Otherwise, all you smell is the new leather in the cabin.

My SUV is 2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8 with Sport Trac. I had my cruise control on at 95km/h. I was coming down hill when the cruise starts to brake. All of a sudden, I had steering to make a turn. I saw every light on my dash come on. I tried to press the brakes but the pedal only went in about an inch. I was trying to steer to get off of the road and only had about 1-2 inches of play on the wheel otherwise it was locked, not just hard to turn. Luckily, it was light traffic and the SUV was slowing anyway. I had just enough steering to get on to the shoulder but I did take about 300 meters to do so. I shut the engine off and restarted it with no issues. I have read that this has happened to a number of people and Ford blames the part manufacturer and offers to do the work for full charge. How can this not be a recall? Steering should never be lost.

Brand new vehicle leaked engine oil a day after I picked it up. Took it back and the dealer has fixed it 4 times and it's still leaking. They are now proposing to change the engine. I've been suffering with emotional stress as the whole situation is going on for over two months. I have two young children and I'm without my vehicle for two months. The dealer and Ford Canada are so unresponsive and laughed at me when I said that I deserve a new vehicle since I spent $61,000 and got a lemon. The sales manager promised me that if it leaks again after the second time, they will have to take the vehicle back and get me a new vehicle.

I loved my Ford Explorer, it had only 58000km on the motor. On June 3, 2013 a semi ran a red traffic light and I slammed into his holding tank with fuel spewing everywhere. Damage to my motor was $27,000.00. The motor kept running after the huge impact, the fireman had to shut turn the key off. The motor was smoking. I was taken by ambulance to hospital along with my two clients. We all ended up with whiplash, could have been worse. I was in a lot of pain and I believe my injuries wouldn't have been so bad had my airbag worked on impact. I called the Ford company and asked why, they could not give me any answer to my questions. I asked my insurance agency, I also got nowhere. I just want to know why this awesome SUV airbag failed to work on such a powerful impact. Thank you.

I have a 6 month old 2014 Explorer XLT with "leather seating". I have had to replace the seat covers 2 times already when the temp goes down to 10-15 deg and you slide in the so-called leather. It's so brittle that it tears from the stitches on the seam. Now Ford has made good on this both times but not sure what will happen next cold winter. Never had this problem with any GM Product in 45 years.

This past year, 2013, I've had my 2011 Ford Explorer towed into the Ford service dept. 6 times! A transfer case was replaced, steering box, and several other major things have gone wrong!!!! I take very good care of my vehicles, I have all services performed. I now believe this vehicle is a total lemon! Steering just locked up on me today!!!! 1/3/14 And having it towed back to the dealership once again. I have AAA and they have told me, I've exceeded my towing limits. This is vehicle has some serious problems!! !BUYERS BEWARE... Rating this 2011 Ford Explorer - 1. Someone please help me, what do I do? Cursed!!!

Around August 28th, I was driving into the city of Concord in my black 2004 Ford Explorer Limited. My accelerator hung up WIDE OPEN on a busy road! I called 911 and they told me how to stop it, but it wasn't working. I tried shifting into neutral and using my brakes, nothing. My brakes were gone along with my power steering. With the engine revving and all electrical things acting up and blinking and beeping, the tranny started to give out! My shifter was locked in place so I couldn't shift into neutral like the operator said. Thick black smoke and tranny fluid was spraying everywhere! The smoke filled the cabin and the heavy scent of the tranny fluid. NOT GOOD TO BREATHE IN! With I 85 North getting closer and closer, I had to get it stopped, but it wouldn't. You could not do ANYTHING. With my good luck, they were doing construction at I 85. Crash! Luckily there were no workers there. I rammed into the concrete blocks and spun out all over the road. VERY DANGEROUS AND COMMON PROBLEM FORD IS TOO COWARD TO FIX.

I got my Explorer from a family member with 32,000 miles on it. It's a 2005 Explorer XLT 4x4. At 55 thousand miles my engine just blew... They say it could be timing chain, which cause internal damage. So I have to do a complete engine replacement... 5 thousand dollars. More than 1/2 the vehicle's Blue Book Value. It's pretty much a new truck at 55 k and to add to this... when it broke down, 3 blocks from my home... I had AAA tow it to a local Ford dealer here in Toms River NJ (Downs Ford). The service rep (Debbie) told me the vehicle had no coolant (which was a lie) and engine overheated. Her exact words were, "Your engine is fried!!" I'm following up with the BBB about that too. She told me I needed a replacement engine. She said it would be 6400 dollars. When I had the vehicle towed from Ford, the radiator was full of coolant, and so was the overflow. I had a mechanic friend look the truck over and he said it had compression on 1/2 the motor. For the cost of replacing the timing chains... it would be easier and more sensible to replace the entire engine. So, this was a lose-lose situation for me. If anyone can help me with any information on filing for some type of civil action here please do.

4 days after buying a new 2013 Ford Escape, I had an accident when my car was parked outside my house. The car was on parking. I turned the engine on to warm up the car. My son was sitting in the passenger's side with the right front door opened. His right leg out because we were getting ready to leave. I was putting my bag in the bag seat when the car went on reverse. I could not stop the car. I heard my son screaming with pain. The right door hit a brick fence that was on the sidewalk. The inside door panel broke and cut my son's leg. The ambulance took him to the ER and 10 stitches were taken from inside and outside. This accident was reported to Ford. They told me that they attorneys will send an engineer to inspect the car for mechanical problems.

I was pulling into my condo's parking garage when driver in the car behind me alerted me that my truck was on fire. I stopped immediately and noticed smoke and a burning smell inside of the vehicle and my feet got really hot. I exited the vehicle and noticed fire dripping from underneath the vehicle and black smoke and fire from under the hood. Immediately, I called 911 to report fire. As the fire unit was on its way, the vehicle had two or three explosions under the hood and the horn came on. The entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. It was a total loss.

Our Ford Explorer's O/D light goes off and on at random. The transmission stalls and won't go into overdrive sometimes. On the interstate, it is especially dangerous because you can't get up to speed with the other traffic. It is unnerving to read all of the other complaints, and I know we don't have a chance when it comes to getting Ford to help. Ford should be ashamed! They obviously have thousands of complaints and still do nothing. I will never buy another Explorer with this kind of reaction from Ford.

I have a 2006 Ford Explorer XLT. As of this minute, the 3RD radiator is being replaced! This car has less than 75,000 miles on it, definitely not high mileage. Why will Ford not do a recall? According to all the sites I have looked on, you would be hard pressed to find a 2006 Explorer owner who still has their 2nd radiator much less the first. I always try to buy American. It has truly cost me in this case. Shame on Ford!

2004 Ford Explorer transmission - This is the second transmission I've had to replace. At time of installment on the second transmission, the service technician said the transmission had a 100,000 mile warranty beginning the day the new one was installed. He did not mention it would expire in 3 years. The second transmission is a little over 3 years old now and has less than 40,000 miles and completely locked up. I would like Team Ford to replace the transmission at my cost and that Team Ford pay for the labor, but they refused.

I bought what I thought was a nice 2002 Explorer. First the transmission went out, $2,000 to fix that at 132,000 miles. Then, the front wheel bearings went out, $575 to fix that. The rear end went out, $750 to fix that. And now the timing chain and guides are bad, $2,500 to fix that. I will never ever buy another Ford. This Explorer is junk and Ford should be ashamed they put this particular model on the market especially since they know these are all design flaws on their part, and will not do a thing to help correct it, except charge you full price to fix the flaws. Shame on you Ford!

On my way home, the driver's door on my 1993 Ford explorer caught fire. Now I'm left with lungs full of smoke and a messed up truck. While looking on the internet for answers to my problem, I found a website that listed recalls for my SUV. I think that the mirror switch must have caused the fire. From what I have read, mine wasn't the only one. I know that this is an old car but I think that Ford Motor Co. should be held accountable for the damage. This could have been a real tragedy.

On June 24 of 2012, I got home from work around 10:30 pm and at 11:30, my neighbors came yelling that my 1994 Ford Explorer was on fire. My husband tried to put it out but it was too late. I heard that there were recalls on the blower motor that controls the defrost, which I had on due to the rain. The car is completely destroyed and there is no salvaging anything. Do I have any case due to the recall?

I will never buy another Ford. The transmission went out at just over 65,000 miles without ever towing anything. Then, the AC quit working and other little things are falling apart that shouldn't. I found out today that U-Haul will not rent any trailer if you are hauling with a Ford Explorer! Mine is a 2005.

The body bushings have crumbled in my 2001 Explorer Sport. It must be a big issue as it is on backorder for 7 months from Ford. Now, what can I drive?

In 2006, I purchased a 2003 Ford Explorer from Carmax in Memphis, TN. The vehicle had slightly less than 20,000 miles on it. We felt we had purchased a quality vehicle that would serve our needs. My wife and I had both retired that same year. We now have 74,000 plus miles on the Explorer and have enjoyed having a vehicle with plenty of room. We are, however, extremely disappointed that we have a cracked panel on the rear door. Paint is peeling from around the cracked panel. I have done some research on this problem and have found that it has happened to a large number of 2003 Ford Explorers. Since this appears to be a nationwide problem with this model, I assumed there would be a recall or notification to bring the car back to a dealer for repair.

I purchased a new 2011 Ford Explorer with the Sync system. After repeated problems with the Sync system and after ten months of ownership, we still do not have a working system. At the time of purchase, Ford failed to disclose this ongoing problem with Ford and the Sync system. We would have not purchased this car knowing about this nightmare of a problem.

I purchase a used 2002 Ford Explorer. I had to have the transmission changed almost immediately. It lasted for a few months and they had to change it again. 7 months ago, I had to have yet another. That one didn't work at all so they installed another one. I recently have the 5th one installed.

I took our 2005 Ford Explorer to Service Department before warranty expired, previously Alexander Ford and now Ford of Murfreesboro. The transmission had been slipping periodically. They drove it and said nothing was wrong. I indicated to them that it slipped maybe once or twice every month or so. Now, the vehicle is out of warranty. I was driving in traffic and the transmission slipped on me. I had a car in front of me and when it finally let up, I almost hit the vehicle in front of me, with a baby in a car seat in the back seat. It scared me to death.

I own a 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Truck. I have less than 30,000 miles on this vehicle. On August 2, 2011, I went out to my truck to roll the windows up and the passenger side airbag deployed. I took the vehicle to Kerry Ford in Cincinnati to have the truck checked to see why the airbag deployed without cause. After the service department checked the vehicle, they could not find any reason why the airbag deployed. They called Ford Motor Company's customer service to see if they would assist with repairing the truck. They said the car was out of warranty and they could do nothing.

After approximately 140,000 mile, my AC compressor in my 1997 Ford Explorer gave out. I used my certified ASE mechanic and we replaced it with a genuine Ford compressor. My car is in an area with four seasons (Santa Fe, NM) so the AC is not used year round. After 16 months and 5000 mile, the genuine Ford compressor died. I "may" have had 2000 miles on it. My mechanic had to argue with Ford to replace the compressor since it was over 12 months old. I went a step further and asked Ford to reimburse me my labor (app $350.00), since a Ford compressor they sold me was obviously defective..

My wife was involved in an accident this week while driving her 2003 Ford Explorer Limited model. She was rear ended by an 18-wheeler which pushed her vehicle into other cars in front. The Ford is totaled and I have pictures to prove it. The whole front end is pushed in and the peculiar thing is that the driver's air bag did not deploy, but the passengers air bag did. There was no passenger in the car at the time of the accident. Thank God my wife only sustained soft tissue, whiplash injuries. I'm infuriated with the fact that Ford advertised and sold me on that fact of how safe the Ford SUV is. The air bag should have deployed and my wife was just plain old lucky not to have sustained more injury than she did.

My daughter was driving my 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. She lost control making a right hand turn. She sideswipped a sign and then jumped the curb and ran over some bushes and hit a house/chimney head on. The airbags did not deploy until after the vehicle was shut off and the passenger was already out of the vehicle. My daughter was 3/4 of the way out of the vehicle as well. The accident was severe enough to buckle the hood and put a crease up the middle of the hood, enough force for the airbag to have deployed on impact. If there was not enough force, then why did the airbags deploy after the fact? My daughter hit her chin on the steering wheel, causing a cut on her chin. Neither the passenger nor my daughter received any injuries from the airbags since they did not deploy properly. Had this been a more serious accident, they both could have been seriously injured.

On September 12, 2007, I had just turned right onto a heavily traveled street in Lincoln, Nebraska. I drive a 2004 Ford Explorer. It has 49,692 miles on it. I headed south on this street for about 15 feet when I heard a large pop or bang. At that moment, I discovered the side airbags on both the driver and passenger sides had deployed without any cause. I neither hit anything nor had anything hit me. I honestly thought someone was shooting at me or had thrown something at my car. I quickly stepped on the brake and luckily, the cars behind me were at a distance and did not hit me. I noticed what I thought was smoke in the car and thought the car was on fire until I noticed these bags hanging from the ceiling. I had no idea what had happened.

On 11/15/06, I was involved in a motor vehicle accident in my niece’s 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. I was driving between 50 and 55mph on a rain-slicked highway when I was side-swiped by another vehicle. I somehow lost control of my vehicle, hit a tree at a high rate of speed, and flipped a few times. Needless to say, the truck was totaled. I feel very fortunate to have escaped the accident with my life, but it greatly upsets me that the multiple head, neck, and back injuries I sustained could have been avoided had the vehicle airbags deployed. NEITHER THE FRONT, SIDE, NOR PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. After my experience and reading about similar experiences of others, I am beginning to view airbags as a false sense of security. I contacted Ford regarding my accident and their representatives appeared very concerned, but I can only pray something is done to fix the problem. Several weeks have passed since the accident, and I continue to experience head and muscle aches daily. The two inch gash (from the windshield) over my left eye is healing fairly quickly, but I still must use tweezers to pluck out small pieces of embedded glass.