Complaints
215
Crashes
8
Fires
4
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Ford Explorer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#137 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:81,418 mi
Fires:2
#231 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:98,221 mi
Crash-related:1
#327 complaints
SEATS
Avg mileage:67,131 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Ford Explorer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 37 | — | 2 | 81,418 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 31 | 1 | — | 98,221 mi | |
| SEATS | 27 | — | 1 | 67,131 mi | |
| ENGINE | 20 | — | — | 98,956 mi | |
| STEERING | 12 | — | — | 86,623 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | — | — | 113,613 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 | — | — | 71,826 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 2 | — | 109,908 mi | |
| WHEELS | 7 | 1 | — | 74,588 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | — | — | 125,548 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 2 | 1 | 118,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | 86,186 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 106,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | 1 | — | 48,075 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 37,485 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 12,367 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 1 | — | 10,800 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 3 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 104,125 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 69,125 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | 197,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 80,416 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 46,745 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 120 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 93 mi | |
| Other/I am not sure | 1 | — | — | — |
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