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Piece of crap Explorer
by jdevoigt
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Apr 06, 2009 (8:07 am)
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Ok, so I have a 2003 Explorer and I have a BILLION problems with it! I will only name a few of them because I am not a novelist.
To start, I had to replace the transmission at 72,500 miles! That ended up costing my wife and I $4,500 of which we couldn't afford and that was for a rebuild (I am starting to think that was a little high). Then, we get this huge crack up the back of the Explorer. I kind of anticipated it since I had seen it on many other Explorers before it happened to us. I haven't paid to have that fixed yet because I don't think that I should. Next, the O/D lights kept coming on. Come to find out the rebuilt transmission had problems too! This vehicle belongs in a scrap heap!
I googled these problems and found that there are lots of people out there with the same ones. I found a websites that was helpful in making me feel like I wasn't alone; Carcomplaints.com.
Anyone here want to buy a "real nice" piece of scrap metal???
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Re: Piece of crap Explorer [jdevoigt]
by acunningham1
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Apr 07, 2009 (4:45 am)
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Replying to: jdevoigt (Apr 06, 2009 8:07 am)
Are you kidding...I got one myself but mine is a 2005 Explorer and the transmission went out at 42,000 miles. Not to mention my "leather" seats in the front begin to crack, my DVD player went out and had to replace (no I did not buy the $500 factory replacement), a bracket that holds my visor on the driver's side in place broke and the dealer doesn't sell that piece separately since it has the lighted mirror ($250.00). I bought the vehicle new and have 50,000 miles on it right now. I am holding my breath that nothing else happens. Don't bother to contact Ford because I am sure they already know about the transmission problems, at least from me anyhow. $4,500 is a lot for a rebuild transmission, I paid $2,200.
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Re: Piece of crap Explorer [jdevoigt]
by ajmtbm
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Apr 07, 2009 (3:20 pm)
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Replying to: jdevoigt (Apr 06, 2009 8:07 am)
if the crack is right below the liftgate glass take it to a dealer and see if you can get ford to fix it. it is a well documented and common problem, mine was fixed 2x, once in warranty and once out.
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Re: Piece of crap Explorer [acunningham1]
by jdevoigt
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Apr 07, 2009 (6:00 pm)
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Replying to: acunningham1 (Apr 07, 2009 4:45 am)
I feel embarrassed that I paid that much for the transmission. With all the other problems that I have had to pay to fix, you would think that they wouldn't take FURTHER advantage of me. I didn't really have the option to shop around at the time as I had a family emergency and was trying to take care of it over the phone with the repair shop.
I wish you better luck than I had for the duration of your relationship with this heap!
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Re: 98 Ford Explorer [ford06cvpi]
by electricdesign
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Apr 07, 2009 (6:44 pm)
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Replying to: ford06cvpi (Mar 26, 2009 4:27 pm)
As best as I can remember, the vacuum line may go to the PCV valve. The PVC is located on top of the engine, in the center, near the firewall. You can't see it, but you can feel the hose and the valve by inserting your hand down between the intake manifold and the firewall (with engine cold). I think that hose from the PCV comes towards the master brake cylinder, but turns with a plastic fitting towards the front of the engine. That plastic fitting may have broke or fell off. You may be able to see the hose or fitting with a small mirror.
Good Luck,
E.D.
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Re: Piece of crap Explorer [ajmtbm]
by electricdesign
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Apr 07, 2009 (6:51 pm)
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Replying to: ajmtbm (Apr 07, 2009 3:20 pm)
I have not seen this crack, I had 4 Explorers and never had a crack. What year models does this crack apply to? Could you describe the crack, how big and where?
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Re: Piece of crap Explorer [electricdesign]
by bucanole
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Apr 08, 2009 (5:44 am)
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Replying to: electricdesign (Apr 07, 2009 6:51 pm)
It happens on the 03 and 04's for sure, beyond that I cannot confirm, but it happens right above the rear windshield wiper. It looks like a 2 millimeter wide crack and runs from the top to the bottom of the plastic on the lift gate. It literally just happens one day, you don't have to use the wiper or anything, it just appears. Mine occured in Florida this year over a period of really cold then warm spell.
For those with the door ajar notification, I appreciate the information, I'm going to try and get into my door panel this weekend. Any suggestions for properly getting the window and door lock control panels off without breaking the plastic clips holding them in place?
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Re: Power Mirrors Partially Inoperative [electricdesign]
by twincolumns
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Apr 12, 2009 (2:26 pm)
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Replying to: electricdesign (Dec 27, 2007 8:53 pm)
Saw you comments regarding "power mirror switch". Got one question for you. Can that switch be removed without removing the door panel.
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Re: Power Mirrors Partially Inoperative [twincolumns]
by electricdesign
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Apr 13, 2009 (6:14 pm)
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Replying to: twincolumns (Apr 12, 2009 2:26 pm)
Yes. The last ones I worked on was a 97 and 2000, you can release the electric mirror switch using a thin knife blade, carefully slip it between the top of the switch and the panel and you can push down the retaining clip and the switch will pop out.
E.D.
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Re: Piece of crap Explorer [ajmtbm]
by jdevoigt
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Apr 19, 2009 (5:38 pm)
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Replying to: ajmtbm (Apr 07, 2009 3:20 pm)
Yeah, I have a friend who went through the same problem with the crack, but he said that the dealership refused to fix it. I would be dealing with the same a**holes so I already know that they won't fix mine.
I am just looking to sell it now.
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