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 $141. There is also a 26.83% chance that an Explorer will require a major repair during that time. This is 5.33% worse than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.
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Probability of a Major Vehicle Repair (%)
Est Annual Maintenance/Repair Costs ($)
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 |
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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
Finding a car or truck that saves on maintenance costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Ford Explorer costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses:
