Drive System
Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, 4WD/AWD components, driveline vibration, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), electrical failure.
What Owners Say
"cv joint failed @ 57000, seems far too early"
Gerald D., VA (2010 Ford Explorer 4.0-L V6)"Replace rear differential, leaking. Because the part was so expensive had to get a used part"
Anonymous, TX (2010 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"Seals failed, oil leaked and required replacement."
Anonymous, IA (2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0-L V6)"WATER IN THE DIFFERENTIAL THROUGH BAD AXLE SEALS. HAPPENE TWICE IN SIX MONTHS OF NORMAL DRIVING"
Ralph T., ID (2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0-L V6)"began grinding noise was replaced under warranty at around 47000 mi"
Ben W., WA (2010 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"Defective grease seal"
Anonymous, SC (2010 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"Grease seals failed and was leaking fluid from both axles on differential"
Anonymous, IA (2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0-L V6)"axle seals needed replaced due to leaking differential fluid"
Anonymous, FL (2010 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"Seals failed, oil leaked and required replacement"
Anonymous, IA (2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0-L V6)"both front wheel bearings replaced"
Theodore K., NC (2010 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"Grinding noise from front axle along with leading. Replaced seals on both under extended warranty, costing us $100 copay"
Anonymous, MI (2010 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6-L V8)"Front wheel bearing failed"
Anonymous, CT (2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0-L V6)"See comment above"
Anonymous, IA (2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0-L V6)"We would randomly hear sounds of grinding when the explorer would shift, maybe once in a month. Then one day I was driving home and it made a loud grinding sound and where it sounded like something just completely broke. Explorer had trouble getting into gear, drove it straight to dealer and had it fixed under extended warranty"
Anonymous, MO (2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0-L V6)"The electronic board/system that controls the mixing of hot or cool air located under the dash."
Bob J., OH (2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0-L V6)"Stability control broke causing car to not move. Required $690 to repair"
Michelle O., NJ (2010 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0-L V6)"ABS Computer Control Unit. Replaced $1,110.00 Repair total"
Anonymous, PR (2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0-L V6)"Eleven months ago we were near a small town in Northern Wisconsin. The problem showed up suddenly. The traction light came on. The vehicle was braking all by itself. I limped to the nearest service garage. The person said it would take days to diagnose and repair. I removed the fuse to disable the traction feature. I drove home this way without a problem. Took vehicle to my normal service station and they determined it was a bad wheel bearing. They replaced the bearing and all is well since."
Anonymous, WI (2010 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)
"Just had front hub/bearing replaced in right front wheel"
Anonymous, BC (2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0-L V6)