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
Ford Explorer
Clutch Hydraulic System Bleed
$60 - $88
Ford Explorer
Power Steering Pump Replacement
$393 - $474
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Spark Plug Replacement
$208 - $293
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Headlamp Switch Replacement
$182 - $220
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EGR Valve Replacement
$410 - $540
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HVAC Air Door Actuator Replacement
$566 - $771
Ford Explorer
Exhaust Muffler Replacement
$1,486 - $1,549
Ford Explorer
Exhaust Manifold Gasket Replacement
$321 - $454
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Heater Hose Replacement
$1,040 - $1,133
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Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement
$1,480 - $1,994
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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 3,926 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.
When key is turned off interior lights and outside mirror lights stay on, for 3 minutes. all other outside lights go...
Have coolant leak can’t see no puddles replaced water pump thermostat housing thermostat coolant temp sensor
Ford Explorer Recalls
Ford Explorer vehicles have 131 known recalls. The most common recall is: Speed Control Deactivation Switch Leaks Fluid Causing Fire Hazard .
Ford Explorer by Year
- 1991 Ford Explorer
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