Equipment Problems of Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer owners have reported 3,208 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 18 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (2,796 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air conditioner (117 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Ford Explorer

The Equipment problem

The car had been parked for 30 minutes in the driveway and spontaneously caught on fire. Our lives and home were at risk of serious injury due to the fire. Firefighters and police were called to the scene and the fire was put out. There were no mechanical issues prior to this happening.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

This is a police cruiser. 3,510 miles. The air conditioning only seems to come on when the outside temperature is above 50 degrees. Below that with the air conditioning activated and on low the vents blow warm air making it very hot inside the passengers compartment.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

Sunroof shade has fallen off tracks while driving   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

Letter from re few defects in my 2011 Ford Explorer remain after the dealers repeated repair attempts. These issues distract me while driving and it is a concern to my safety as well the consumer stated the main issue was the steering; the steering wheel was not straight and when driving, the   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

See attached document for complaint.   Read details...




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