2008 Ford Explorer Unknown Or Other Problems
- 10
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
My friend let me use his vehicle but he altered it and it is malfunctioning . He explains as if when i don't "behave" i have repercussions. He has altered the vehicle tremendously. If we get an argument he will tell me i have x amount of days and in those exact x amount of days the car ends up messing up and stopping. I was driving from the hospital one day and all of a sudden the vehicle started smoking and he told…
ODI 11231620
Unknown Or Other
When driving the vehicle the car stops accelerating. The wrench light comes on but the engine is still running but when pressing the accelerator, it will not accelerate. The operator can stop the car and turn it off and back on and this seems to clear the fault. The problem is that it stops in traffic or in a turn and this creates a safety hazard for the operator. The code directs me to replace/repair the throttle…
ODI 11144009
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Stiffness in steering when you turn the wheel . No sounds coming from power steering/belt or anything for that matter .. Just when you slow to turn it's stiff
ODI 11090786
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
When the problem occurred it came from nowhere. I was driving as normal then there was an initial loss of power as i noticed the check engine light and an unfamiliar orange wrench were now illuminated. Seeming as i had no power i cautiously guided the vehicle to the shoulder of the expressway. Since then i've tried having the problem fixed to no avail, because it's intermittent and ford themselves have no remedy.…
ODI 11001887
Power Train · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
TIRE SENSOR WAS ON AND TRANSMISSOIN IS LEAKING
ODI 10978975
Unknown Or Other
While i was driving i felt the seat move and noticed that if i would hit the key while it was in the ignition the drivers seat would move back and forth sporadically. Also the dome lights from front to back would go off and on sporadically while the seat moved. The amount of weight on the key ring does not matter it happens whether you have just the key or a whole bunch of keys hanging from it.
ODI 10838639
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Transmision problems going into gears slipping poping noise when put into park ford is aware of problems with there transmisions and no care to help 1 bet they need the gov to step in now so help us explorer owners. *js
ODI 10669486
Unknown Or Other
I have a 2008 ford explorer, called u-haul today to rent a small trailer to tow behind it to move some boxes. U-haul does not rent trailers to tow behind ford explorers! I was shocked as i would think that the minimal requirement of any suv is that you would be able to tow a small u-haul trailer. Checking online i find i am far from the first with this issue. Calling u-haul they site safety concerns. Calling ford…
ODI 10577135
Electrical System · Seats · Unknown Or Other
Key cylinder has loosened inside ignition housing. This condition while driving is a major safety concern for shorter individuals as when a bump or certain motions cause the automatic seats to retract to "off position" creating a 4-6" gap between foot and pedal for my wife is she were willing to drive the vehicle. This has become more frequent and dealer servicing knows of the problem as well as a local locksmith i…
ODI 10967471
Switch · Unknown Or Other
Cpsc:ford explorer 2008, ignition switch is major safety concern. The key mechanism over time has come loose and allows for mechanical seats to retract or engage during travel if hitting small bumps. *bf bumps or minor adjustments cause the seat to retract. *js
ODI 10971291