Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Ford Explorer
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Ford Explorer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 33 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E043000 AFTERMARKET SEAT COVER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Seats 3 complaints
- Wheels 3 complaints
Of the 33 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 33 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Ford Explorer has an average reliability due to moderate complaints about speed control, engine, and power train. Minimal recalls enhance its reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| vehicle speed control | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| power train | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake inspections
- tire rotations
- coolant system check
- transmission fluid change
- belt and hose check
- battery testing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unusual engine noises
- delayed gear shifting
- intermittent speed loss
- dashboard warning lights
- rough idling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Ford Explorer at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.