dieseldoc Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Well guys my wife is considering a newer vehicle. She likes her 08' escape but it is getting up there in miles. She doesnt like the look of the new escapes but she does like the style of the new explorers. We are looking for something with 20,000 miles or so on it. I am looking for opinions on the vehicle as well as years to shy away from or common things to look for before buying one. Thanks for the input fellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchan68 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 How about cooling fans that fail to operate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsona19 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 exhuast leaks into the cabin, rear power liftgate issues, door latch issues, sun roofs sticking, axle seal leaks...oh and SYNC. just to mention a few, but other wise they're pretty solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Power Steering rack recall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmantech Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 We have not seen any big or common issues with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saunoras Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Same here, nothing notable I can think of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Boss gave my wife a new 2013 Taurus to drive while my truck is in the shop. Nice car. She uses almost none of the toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWalt Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 New Exploder......don't walk........Run away fast.Too many recalls, too many issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmantech Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 bigwalt ? What issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmiller Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Axle seal leaks, My Touch, Cooling Fans, the odd water leak at the rear liftgate. Most commn problem - rear pads seize in caliper brackets = brake job and 40 000km Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Probably be an M letter for that sooner or later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YukonTyler Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 The last one I had in my bay was kicked to me from the oil changer. As per WSM to re and re the right front head lamp bulb the bumper has to come off. That's some solid engineering right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsona19 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 job security Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 My wife got into a 2017 Explorer and we love it. Our last one was a 2001 AWD XLT Sport with the 5.0L in it. With the 3.7L it's just as fast but it rides and handles soooo much better on the current platform. The only problem we had with it was it was totaled at 1700 miles. THe vehicle protected my wife beautifully. We were able to replace it with an almost exact replacement changing the interior color to all black which she wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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