Three problems related to radiator have been reported for the 2008 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2008 Explorer.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, a abnormal noise coming from the engine and the radiator warning indicator began to illuminate on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealership where it was diagnosed that the thermostat housing failing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of failure. The failure mileage was 128,000. The VIN number was not availiable. Ng.
Upon driving during the month of may and June, I would notice a burning smell from the engine and the dashboard would demonstrate elevated engine temp, each time I would checked under the hood and I noticed that my coolant reservior would be empty. After several weeks of this, I took it in to firestone and I had to get the radiator housing, thermostat and hoses replace because of a bad leak. Now as of September, I started noticing that smell again and noticed my coolant reservior was either low or empty again, I had to refilled it several times since the June 2014 repair, now after another vehicle check by firestone is was noted that I need to have my radiator replace because I have a leak from the radiator now. I currently have about 87000 miles on my vehicle, this too soon to be replacing a radiator. For several months now also whenever I shift from park to drive or reverse to drive, it is hard to to move the gear shift, when the gear shift is finally moved it the trick gives a pull force and then my transmission sounds like it is in overdrive or on 3, it takes up to 25 minutes for the transmission to click or shift over.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 65 mph, a chime sounded inside of the vehicle and the radiator warning indicator began to illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road and noticed the coolant reservoir was empty. The contact dispensed water into the reservoir which leaked onto the ground continuously. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated the thermostat had failed which caused the coolant to drain from the radiator. The technician also informed the contact that the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. Kmj.