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#BS-2009-FOREXP-33C9

2009 Ford Explorer

Based on reports from 49 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
49
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
20
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 49 complaints, 8 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission failure

3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
2

2nd row passenger side seat inoperative

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

gear shift gets stuck in park

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

5 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 67K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

6
0–30K
8
30–60K
10
60–90K
6
90–120K
2
120–150K
5
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (10 reports) • Median: 67K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Speed Control (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Other6 (12%)
Speed Control5 (10%)
Engine5 (10%)
Wheels & Tires5 (10%)
Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint2 (4%)
Seats2 (4%)
Drivetrain2 (4%)
Structure:body2 (4%)

2009 Ford Explorer: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford Explorer, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 67,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 67K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford Explorer, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford Explorer, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint Issues

Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford Explorer, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats:front assembly:head restraint-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

5
09
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10
6
11
5
12
2
13
2
14
2
15
8
16
4
17
7
18
3
20
4
21

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Ford Explorer. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

10E043000Sep 2010

EQUIPMENT

MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Ford Explorer is the 2006 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2009 Ford Explorer vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

49

Class avg

64

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard pickup trucks 2wd vehicles from 2009.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 49 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2009 Ford Explorer: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Ford Explorer?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Ford Explorer is related to the speed control, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Ford Explorer reliable?
The 2009 Ford Explorer has 49 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Ford Explorer problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Ford Explorer have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Ford Explorer has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Explorer problems start?
Based on 37 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 67,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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