Power Train Related Problems of the 2008 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows eleven common power train related problems of the 2008 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission control module (five problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2008 Ford Explorer

The Power Train problem

An orange wrench light comes on on my dashboard and I can�t pick up speed. I�ve had it looked at a few times and no one can figure out the problem. There�s been many people on youtube complaining of the samething.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

I've had my 2008 eddie bauer Ford Explorer just over a year. As I'm driving on a local road, it starts acting like it's about to cut off. I get to a red light and as I'm about to take off, it shuts off. I placed it in park and restarted it then it sputters and then catches.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Transmission failure, front driver seat will not adjust before going out would move on its own and cause interior lights to come on. Previous owner took vehicle in after purchase for hard shifting of transmission and no repairs were done.   Read details...


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