Table 1 shows 25 common power train related problems of the 1996 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (40 problems). The second most common problem is related to the differential unit (eight problems).
The vehicle started on February 2, 2005 took it to the dealer, and they said the water pump went out, but did not replace it. Also, there was a radiator leak. They did not replace anything. When putting the vehicle into gear the truck will jerk. Ford said this was the way it was suppose to drive. Read details...
I know leaking oil from vent tube is a larger problem because Ford has had to have a retro kit made to solve leaking oil. I received no help from Ford for repair cost. Read details...
I replaced the front hub assemblies in December 2011 with parts purchased from autopartsmidwest. Com. On December 18, 2012, the left hub assembly failed and the wheel came off. The outer portion of the ball bearing race came off the splined hub. Read details...