Ford Explorer owners have reported 4,541 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 48 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (1,664 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (749 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Powertrain system fault will cause the vehicle to lose power possibly leaving the vehicle and passengers in danger if crossing traffic, pulling onto a road, etc. Read details...
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. Read details...
Transmission failure with overdrive light blinking . No first gear,shifts hard , sometime it wont shift without letting off gas . With codespo731,po733,po734,po745 needs total rebuild this happened while driving down the road at 40 miles a hour , abs light is on . Codes show wrong line pressure. Read details...
Every time the vehicle begins moving from stationary position(both in forward and reverse gears) a loud clunking sound is hear originating from the rear axle/rear differential mounting bolt. I have seen it my self when looking under the vehicle . Read details...
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle started making a loud grinding sound. The vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was coasted onto the road shoulder. Read details...