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Common Problems with 2008 Ford Explorer

Retrospectively, the 2008 Ford Explorer had 186 complaints, and 18% of issues had something to do with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2008 Ford Explorer?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2008 Ford Explorer fall into the category of ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 34 POWER TRAIN 30 SEATS 27 ENGINE 17 STEERING 12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10 WHEELS 7 SERVICE BRAKES 5 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4 SEAT BELTS 4 AIR BAGS 4 VISIBILITY 3 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 3 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 3 INTERIOR LIGHTING 3 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 3 SUSPENSION 2 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2 EQUIPMENT 1 TIRES 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1

Worst 2008 Ford Explorer Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

AIR BAGS
2008 Ford Explorer August 24, 2008 Victims: 2 Mileage: 166000 miles

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wooded area....

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2008 Ford Explorer January 20, 2009 Victims: 1

Tl*the contact rented a 2008 ford explorer from an authorized dealer. while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact proceeded to park the vehicle i...

SEATS
2008 Ford Explorer December 30, 2010 Mileage: 32000 miles

We have a 2008 eddie bauer ford explorer that we purchased from the dealership in 2008. earlier this year when we went over a bump, the electronic dr...