Ford Explorer Maintenance Costs
A Ford Explorer will cost about $9,093 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.
This is more than the industry average for popular SUV models by $141. There is also a 26.83% chance that an Explorer will require a major repair during that time. This is 5.33% worse than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.
Ford Explorer Maintenance Costs
Year | Major Repair Probability | Annual Costs |
---|---|---|
1 | 2.77% | $327 |
2 | 4.59% | $375 |
3 | 5.15% | $466 |
4 | 9.10% | $604 |
5 | 13.03% | $694 |
6 | 14.66% | $878 |
7 | 15.81% | $1,213 |
8 | 20.44% | $1,372 |
9 | 22.58% | $1,477 |
10 | 26.83% | $1,687 |
11 | 41.56% | $1,733 |
12 | 51.70% | $1,985 |

Ford Explorer Maintenance Schedule
Mileage | Recommended Maintenance |
---|---|
5,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
7,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
10,000 | Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter |
15,000 | Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Lubricate Ball Joints |
20,000 | Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
22,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
25,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
30,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Fuel Filter Replacement, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Ball Joints, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
35,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
37,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
40,000 | Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
45,000 | Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Lubricate Ball Joints |
50,000 | Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter |
52,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
55,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
60,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Fuel Filter Replacement, Clean and Repack Wheel Bearing, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Ball Joints, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
65,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
67,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
70,000 | Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter |
75,000 | Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Lubricate Ball Joints |
80,000 | Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
82,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
85,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
90,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Fuel Filter Replacement, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Ball Joints, Spark Plugs Replacement, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
95,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
97,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
100,000 | Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Transmission Fluid Service, Spark Plugs Replacement, Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Replacement, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
105,000 | Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Lubricate Ball Joints, Differential / Gear Oil Replacement, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Replacement |
110,000 | Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter |
112,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
115,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
120,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Fuel Filter Replacement, Clean and Repack Wheel Bearing, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Ball Joints, Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Replacement, Change Oil and Filter |
125,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
127,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
130,000 | Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter |
135,000 | Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Lubricate Ball Joints |
140,000 | Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
142,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
145,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
150,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Transmission Fluid Service, Differential / Gear Oil Replacement, Lubricate Ball Joints, Transfer Case Fluid Replacement, Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement, Change Oil and Filter |
Other Ford Explorer Costs of Ownership
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