2008 Ford Explorer problems by component
148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Ford Explorer, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 38 | 26% | 72,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 36 | 24% | 86,000 mi |
| Seats → | 27 | 18% | 71,500 mi |
| Engine → | 21 | 14% | 85,500 mi |
| Steering → | 13 | 9% | 91,621 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 12 | 8% | 71,000 mi |
| Wheels | 9 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 5% | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3% | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3% | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3% | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 3% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2% | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Other/i AM Not Sure | 1 | 1% | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.