2009 FORD EXPLORER PROBLEMS

Model Trims
Explorer 4.6 V8 (292 Hp) Automatic
Explorer 4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV (212 Hp)
Explorer 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac (208 Hp)
Explorer 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac 4WD (208 Hp)
Explorer 4.0 i V6 4WD (212 Hp)
Explorer 4.0i V6 (212 Hp)
Explorer 4.6 V8 (292 Hp) 4x4 Automatic

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Acceleration/Stalling Issues:
- 2009 Ford Explorer lurches when coming to a stop
- Airbag light on, constant fuel system problems, and electrical problems
- Throttle body issues, intermittent stalls, pedal surging forward when accelerated
- Vehicle stalled and wrench warning indicator illuminated
- Vehicle stalling numerous times without warning
- Vehicle independently accelerated, crashed into a wall, airbags did not deploy
- 2009 Ford Explorer lurches when coming to a stop
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2. Safety Belt/Head Restraint Issues:
- Front driver side seat independently reclined due to fractured bolt
- Front passenger head restraints push head forward, causing stress on neck/back
- Loud ticking noise when vehicle is first started
- Front driver side seat independently reclined due to fractured bolt
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3. Wheel Separation Issues:
- Wheel bearing failed and all five lug nuts on driver side sheared off, causing wheel separation and automobile accident
- Wheel bearing failed and all five lug nuts on driver side sheared off, causing wheel separation and automobile accident
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4. Rear Window Hinge Issues:
- Rear window hinge broke, causing the window glass to drop
- Rear window hinge broke, causing the window glass to drop
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5. HVAC/Interior Issues:
- Strong sulfur smell in cabin after long trips or hot days
- Driver-side door lock not coming up when pressed
- Strong sulfur smell in cabin after long trips or hot days
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6. Shifter Issues:
- Shifter does not stay in place, car does not stay in gear
- Shifter does not stay in place, car does not stay in gear
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7. Miscellaneous Issues:
- Fuel pump failed due to corroded exposed wires
- Sun visor mirror pops out unexpectedly
- Rear defroster wire fell off rear glass door
- Car seat strapped dragged on the ground while driving
- Transmission problems with delayed shifting and slipping into gears
- Loud thunk when shifting from neutral to reverse
- Issue with front and rear tires wearing unevenly and wheel studs breaking off
- ISIS/ISIL member leader causing harassment and potential vehicle damage
- Fuel pump failed due to corroded exposed wires
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774