Second- and third-row seats fold down flat. Spark plugs had never been replaced or removed since new. NewUsedFilter selectedNewUsedList, null ; newUsedFilter. Not Sure What To Do Now, And My Son Is Leaving For College In August And Driving His Vehicle. We have had an excellent record with this Ford Explorer! If yours hasn't cut through yet, you might be able to stick something in there and stop it.
There should be no clunk when coming to a stop. The Engine Had Been Behaving Strange. Especially if you have an 02-05 Explorer with the V8 engine! A few things to note about coolant is that it is sweet tasting and highly toxic, so it can end up in the dog's stomach pretty quickly. The ride is smooth and very quiet. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Instead he fixed it so I can select between defrost and floor vents only no mid vent.
WheelSystemFilter selectedWheelSystemList, null ; wheelSystemFilter. Third-row seats are low to the floor and have thin padding, but the head- and legroom is not bad. DealRatingFilter selectedRatingList, null ; ratingFilter. This harness runs right under the aft side of the oil filter. The V8 isn't needed unless you're pulling trailers or live in the Rocky Mountain states where the air is thin. The Contact Stated That While Driving 65 Mph, The Engine Caught On Fire.
Its main drawbacks were an unrefined V6 engine and unimpressive performance on our off-road course. I Took It To My Mechanic Twice, Found Nothing Wrong. It can seat seven people when with the optional third-row seat, which folds flat into the cargo floor when not needed. InstalledOptionsFilter selectedInstalledOptionIdList, installedOptionIdToLabelMap, possiblyDroppedOptionsMap ; installedOptionsFilter. Common problems include various transmission issues, leaking radiators in the 2006 model, electrical problems, faulty ignition switch, bad wheel bearings, bad , throttle body and emission control system faults. Side and side curtain airbags are available.
Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. It's not just the Explorers. We recommend the optional Safety Canopy airbags, which are designed to provide some protection in the event of a rollover. Nearly every explorer has same problem. We took the 4X4 Explorer on a few snow-covered trails with steep hills and it handled with confidence; the all-wheel drive system worked very well.
I Also Told The Dealer That I Traded It Into About The Engine Just Shutting Off For No Reason And To Check Out The Problem Before They Sold It Again. The rubber shielding was the only thing holding it together. I Was Lucky To Have A Place To Pull Over Safely. Pros: Ride comfort, V8 power, quiet roomy cabin, available third-row seating, standard stability control, sound system, towing capacity, off-road capability, visibility. The Manufacturer Was Made Aware Of The Failure.
I didn't need to remove the wheel for this. Cooler blew, fluid drained out, couldn't check it. A Police Report Was Not Filed. We recommend avoiding the 2006 V6 Explorer, as the leaking radiators in them were causing the engine to overheat. You'll have to disconnect it from the starter. Nov 08, 2012 The Contact Owns A 2005 ford explorer.
The Explorer answers this call admirably and comfortably, and that's a big part of the reason it's so popular. Took a peek at mines today before going camping in the wilderness. Regularly check the coolant level; if you notice coolant leaks on your parking spot or if the engine temperature starts rising more than usual, have the truck checked out. Mechanic said it would be expensive to fix, because would have to remove entire dash. EngineFilter selectedEngineList, null ; engineFilter.
Vehicle Would Not Move At All. While the current Explorer is a vast improvement over its predecessor, it competed in a market with many more choices. Mechanical: The Explorer comes as a rear- or four-wheel drive, with an independent front and rear suspension. The Vehicle Was Towed To The Dealer, But Was Not Yet Diagnosed. The problem is it will only blow out of one set of vents. Jan 16, 2014 Car Suddenly Quit And The Engine Fail Safe Light Came On.