Ford Explorer Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your Ford Explorer
The annual maintenance cost of a Ford Explorer is $732. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop.
Most Common Ford Explorer Problems
Ford Explorer vehicles have 159 reported problems.The most commonly reported Ford Explorer problem is: A Cosmetic Crack May Develop on the Liftgate
A cosmetic crack may develop on the plastic liftgate trim panel. ford has released a service procedure to replace the...
A failed heater blend door or actuator can cause the temperature control for the hvac system to stop working. a...
Ford Explorer Repairs and Prices
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Alternator Replacement
$834 - $970
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PCV Valve Replacement
$101 - $148
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Windshield Washer Pump Replacement
$172 - $243
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Axle Shaft Seal Replacement
$273 - $385
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Rack and Pinion Replacement
$2,255 - $2,413
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Cylinder Head Replacement
$3,053 - $3,547
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Heater Hose Replacement
$1,067 - $1,165
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U-Joint Replacement
$208 - $303
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Coolant Reservoir Replacement
$563 - $683
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Trans Oil Pan Gasket Replacement
$331 - $396
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Above Average
The Ford Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 21st out of 32 for all car brands. This rating is based on an average across 345 unique models. The average annual repair cost for a Ford is $775, which means it has above average ownership costs. The other factors that contribute to Ford reliability include an average of 0.3 visits to a repair shop per year and a 15% probability of a repair being severe.
Most Common Ford Explorer Questions
There are 3,932 related questions for Ford Explorer vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked Ford Explorer questions.
Just serviced ac . 1.45#s low on freon. setting to “dual” on control doesn’t change it. both sides set at 69 degrees...
My driver side cassette broke so i got a brand new one...so do i have to retime my truck??
Ford Explorer Recalls
Ford Explorer vehicles have 146 known recalls. The most common recall is: Speed Control Deactivation Switch Leaks Fluid Causing Fire Hazard .
Ford Explorer by Year
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