2008 Ford Explorer Power Train Problems
- 30
- 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.
Among these 30 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 4 records
- failure recurred · 4 records
- check engine · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Visors fell apart and mirror fell out. Transmission clunks into reverse and skips gears when shifting. *tr
ODI 10514108
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and shut off in a residential garage. The vehicle rolled away and the contact discovered that the vehicle had crashed into another vehicle in the driveway. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage was 33,333.
Crash reported
ODI 10457708
Power Train
Transmission failure left me stranded in oncoming traffic with kids in the car. Won't stay in reverse and slips severely in low gear forward. Repair shop told me the fix was new transmission for $3000 or rebuild current transmission for $2000. I was told the bands were worn which has been a problem for explorers for many years. I take good care of vehicle and do not drive it hard. Only four years old and fewer than…
ODI 10453399
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Transmission starting shifting hard going into 2nd and 3rd. I've talked to a number of ford explorer owners . They all have experienced similar problems. Transmission have been replaced . All out of warranty. Googled ford transmission problems and seems like ford doesn't want to recognized that their 5 speed transmissions have a problem. *tr
ODI 10654818
Power Train
When shifting into reverse from park, or any other gears, the shift is extremely delayed. It appears to be "hitting hard." it even lurches backwards about 2 feet while this happens. Which, if parked around other people this poses as an extreme danger, as i could accidentally hit the other car (and have to pay) or i could hit someone that looks like they are standing far enough away that it shouldn't be a problem;…
ODI 10448377