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2008 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 65 repairs.
2008 Ford Explorer repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 59 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201128000 miUS $227 | Vanity mirror hinged covers on both sun visors broke which caused the vanity mirror lights to stay on. | ||
| Oct 201345300 miUS $397 | Dealer notified us during maintenance visit that tie rod ends needed to be repaired. They replaced both but only one was worn because the boot was torn. | ||
| Mar 201449000 miUS $509 | Excessive noise coming from front of engine. 2 idler pulleys were replaced. Bearings worn. Ignition key cylinder replaced. Key was very loose and memory seat did not always move into position when key was put in. | ||
| Apr 201449200 miUS $462 | Rear windshield wiper stopped working. | ||
| Jul 201770700 miUS $320 | Rear wheel bearing making a loud noise at highway speeds. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Dec 201032000 mi | broken hinge on drivers side vanity mirror. | ||
| Aug 201136700 miUS $150 | Ignition Switch was bad causing the interior lights to stay on/come on. | ||
| Nov 201139000 mi | drivers side exhaust manifold studs broken (2). loud ticking/putt putt sound during cold start | ||
| Jun 201243000 miUS $495 | replaced right front wheel bearings/hub right front wheel bearings/hub replaced | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Mar 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015115700 miUS $250 | Map light and interior lights did not work, Repair was not completed - not economical to fix | ||
| Dec 2015122000 mi | Interior lights never fixed. | ||
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201397000 miUS $120 | Passenger was blowing cold air instead of heat. Blender actuator on that side was replaced in 30 minutes. | ||
| Apr 2017124000 miUS $670 | Car would lurch/buck at highway speed. Analysis scope revealed problem with #1&7 spark plugs. They installed all new plugs and problem got worse. Replaced all the coils and problem was fixed. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Dec 201034000 mi | The rims on the car were corroding. 4 new rims and sensor bands were ordered and installed on the next visit. | ||
| Dec 201145000 miUS $150 | Moaning from front end, both front wheel bearings needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 201248000 mi | Front Driver axle seal was leaking. The dealer replaced the seal. | ||
| Jul 201248300 mi | Ticking sound from right side of engine. The Exhaust manifold was replaced and 3 broken exhaust manifold studs had to be extracted and replaced. | ||
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Explorer in Oklahoma, United States May 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jun 201380000 miUS $1844 | Transmission started to get a pronounced bang when shifting into reverse. It had a hesitation also when shifting into reverse. Total rebuild job. All parts that were worn out replaced. Found out it was due to design flaws from factory. | ||
| Jul 201380700 miUS $600 | Front left bearing wore out, replaced brake pads, rotors resurfaced. Replaced both front bearings. Also, thermostat housing O ring wore out, replaced entire assembly. I will not buy another American brand of vehicle! | ||
| Dec 2015107000 miUS $358 | Had to have solenoid pack replaced (again), after rebuild job 2 years ago. Water from ac condensation dripping down on wire terminal caused corrosion to short wires thus sending wrong signal to tranny telling it to shift when not suppose to. | ||
| Ford Explorer in South Carolina, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 201148000 miUS $582 | Replaced ignition cylinder 3 times in 1 year because key would not turn. Repair shop (Ford dealer) was advised that if this is a recurring problem the lock housing should be replaced. They replaced the lock housing. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 201135000 mi | Ignition switch had to be replaced. Vehicle has automatic seat reverse when key turned off. This started happening when going over a bump in the road. very dangerous. Ignition switch had to be replaced. Vehicle has automatic seat reverse when key turned off. This started happening when going over a bump in the road. very dangerous. | ||
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Aug 201241200 miUS $159 | Leaking front axle seal. Replaced seal at local transmission shop. Topped off fluid. | ||
| Jan 201339800 miUS $99 | found front cover leaking, remove cover, reseal with RTV and re-check for leak and refill differential. | ||
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Oct 201344000 miUS $108 | Front Passenger Wheel Bearing | ||
| Dec 201589000 miUS $50 | Blend damper modulator on heating and cooling system | ||
| Ford Explorer in Tennessee, United States Dec 2020 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 2022130000 miUS $100 | Replaced plastic thermostat housing with metal one. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Sep 201374000 miUS $500 | had to replace the transmission | ||
| Ford Explorer in Virginia, United States Jun 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 201750000 miUS $300 | Transmission Flush, filter replacement, and oil change. | ||
| Jan 202270000 miUS $950 | Both wheel bearings needed replacement. | ||
| Ford Explorer in New Jersey, United States Jul 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Aug 2014109500 miUS $1500 | The pcm was bad and needed to be replaced. It a few month to get this part. | ||
| Sep 2014111000 miUS $685 | Noise in driver front wheel bearing. Dealer said that it could driven for anther month or so. Had the repair done that day anyway. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015US $1200 | wheel hubs with sensors brakes pads and calipers | ||
| Ford Explorer in New Jersey, United States - Nov 2009 | |||
| Jun 20098000 mi | TSB for rear brake rattle, dealer replaced rear brakes | ||
| Nov 200913000 mi | Water leak in rear of truck, repair crack in body seam. Water leak behind third brake light, replace third brake light. | ||
| Ford Explorer in North Carolina, United States Oct 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Aug 2014137900 miUS $550 | Radio did not switch off when keys were removed from the ignition thus discharging the battery. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Sep 201355000 mi | Gas filler replacement! | ||
| Oct 201472000 miUS $245 | replaced left front wheel bearing | ||
| Ford Explorer in Iraq Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 20108990 mi$25 | The (Service RSC Now)warning came back again, the dealership checked it and this time they said its the YAW sensor, they ordered it; they told me this is covered by the warranty. i supposed to get it in 2 weeks(2 weeks ago) | ||
| Dec 201015500 mi$105 | The vehicle was losing power, transmission was changing was rough. transmission was reprogrammed, fuel filter and spark plugs were replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Kentucky, United States Aug 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Aug 201188300 miUS $620 | Both Front Wheel Bearing Hubs replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 200917050 mi | Driver side power running board faulty, would not retract. Error message on display saying "Driver door ajar". Door switch replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nov 201032240 mi | Power Runnung board stopped working when door opened and closed. | ||
| Nov 201358560 mi | Front wheel bearing noise, due to premature wear. | ||
| Sep 201586800 miC $1000 | Not sure of exact part. | ||
| Feb 201694060 miC $800 | Heater core malfunction | ||
| Jun 2017118420 miC $300 | Replaced defective auto running boards with universal steps | ||
| Ford Explorer in Connecticut, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 201259000 mi | Was told the head gasket is blown. They are currently replacing it. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201365000 mi | Issue with Sirius working within steering wheel (had been checked 2x previously; finally ordered a new part and repaired the problem. No further issues. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Dec 201454000 miUS $100 | The front differential began to make noise. A bad bearing from the factory that just showed up. There was grease in the pumpkin. Grease changed, additives added, noise the same. Ultimately will have to change out the bearing or swap out end. | ||
| Jan 201558300 miUS $75 | Replace trans filter, change oil transfer case and trans.Repair made difficult by Fords none transmission filler on this model. it is very heard to get the fluid in correctly, the special adapter costs $20 at Advanced Auto. What a pain!!!!!! | ||
| Mar 201555000 miUS $450 | A factory bearing in the front pumpkin whining/growling. Inspection revealed bearing wear, however the pumpkin was full of grease. Replaced pumpkin with one front the junk yard, changed grease etc. not at all happy with Ford..cheap bearings | ||
| Aug 201663100 miUS $180 | Replace four rotors, all brakes, and two calipers. | ||
| Aug 201772000 miUS $40 | Replaced the selection motor for interior heating, cooling , fan | ||
| Sep 201772000 miUS $59 | Blend door repair. would have been nice if Advanced Auto sold me the right part. The right part number even though I have heat and air to the 3rd row is Dorman 604-209. Don't let then sell you Dorman 604-213 it won't work...there is only one blend door which at the base of the drivers side dash. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Mar 201360000 mi | Left front bearing was noisy. Replaced by dealer under 30 day guarantee. U Joint was noisy as well. Rear park assist sensors were intermittent. Dealer replaced wiring harness. Parts ordered during earlier repair trip. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Feb 201397000 miUS $125 | Front Wheel Bearing | ||
| Jun 2014109000 mi | Had Tires rotated and oil change then 10 days later wheel fell off due to shop error. | ||
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