The Ford Explorer is a good SUV for those who want a great midsize crossover SUV, even more so when buying a used model. If you’re in the market for something that lets you and the family have some fun in nature, or even one that gets work done, then look no further than an Explorer. While this vehicle is great, there’s a few downsides that should be known, these are a few Ford Explorer potential issues.
Key takeaways
- While the Explorer only has a few issues, they’re ones that need to be taken seriously.
- We do rigorous inspections for those that meet a certain criteria.
- Here at Karl Flammer, we’re trained to handle most problems, big and small.
What Should I Know Before I Buy a Used Ford Explorer?
While the Ford Explorer has been on an upward trend in terms of reliability in recent years, there’s a few pitfalls that used Explorers owners need to be aware of. These issues are with the transmission, engine, and electrical systems.
Taking a closer look at the issues, you’ll find that the transmission problems are a bit more all over the place. Ranging from harsh and jerky shifting, transmission slipping, if not outright failing to engage, and delayed engagement when shifting from park to drive or reverse. The last common issue with the transmission is overheating, and fluid leaks, making it harder to keep things maintained if gone unnoticed.
The issues you can find with the engine are power loss, and stalling. This is a dangerous issue, especially when on the road. The other issues are overheating, and this can be a direct result of oil leaks that have been known to happen. In the worst case, your engine may even catch on fire. As noted by The Hill, there were “reports of fires as a result of engine block breaches.” However these were only on Explorers fitted for the Police Interceptor Utility Package and Ford is actively fixing these issues.
The electrical system has also been prone to issues. These range from annoying to outright hazardous. Some of these issues are the backup camera malfunctioning and flickering. The tailgate and door latch will open by themselves, and the all-wheel drive control will fail, or give warning when not necessary.
What Can I Do About These Issues with the Ford Explorer?
If you buy from us at Karl Flammer, then you won’t have to worry about that. While other places may charge an arm and a leg when it comes to repairs, especially for powertrain problems like the ones mentioned earlier, we offer a lifetime warranty for the powertrain, making it so that you won’t have to fret if something does happen.
In an effort to be your choice when it comes to dealerships, we want to give you not only safe, and reliable cars, but also ways to keep them that way. On top of the lifetime powertrain warranty, we also give you one year of complimentary maintenance from our service center.
Ford Certified Service Center
Our service center and our techs are trained to handle every issue that we've mentioned, and others that we haven’t. If you need body work, we can do that too at our collision center, making sure that you’re never without a vehicle longer than necessary.
If the vehicle that you’re wanting is a certified used model, you are treated to even more warranties depending on the age, and mileage on the vehicle when it turns over to you. They also go through rigorous inspection starting at 127-points, and going all the way up to 172-points. This is another way that we provide you with the most reliable vehicle possible.
Summary
When you buy from us at Karl Flammer Ford, you’re not just another face, you’re part of our family, and we want to treat you as such. Offering the best care and coverage that we can provide. Come see us today for a look at our stock!