Common problems
Ford Explorer common problems
2011–2019, 2020–present2.3 4-cyl turbo3.0 V6 turbo3.5 V6
Common problems
These are the Ford Explorer issues our technicians see most often, what causes them, and what putting them right involves. Anything we quote is a fixed price you approve first.
Common problems
What goes wrong, and what it costs.
Water pump / coolant leaks (3.5 V6, older models)
- What you notice
- Coolant loss or overheating.
- What we do
- Diagnosis; this repair can be labour-heavy.
Gearbox harsh shifts
- What we do
- Fluid service, software, diagnosis.
Exhaust smell inside the cabin (older models)
- What we do
- Inspect exhaust and seals.
AC performance
- What we do
- Clean condenser, regas.
Why Service Drive
We collect, you drive, we return.
We collect it
Free collection and return across Dubai on jobs over AED 1,000.
You keep driving
A courtesy car while we work — free on the same jobs.
Fixed price first
The price is agreed on WhatsApp before any work starts.
Not the dealer
Independent specialists, dealer-standard work, no dealer prices.
WhatsApp about your Explorer
Tell us the mileage and what you have noticed — we will come back with a fixed price.
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