Example carEngine repair for a 2010 Ford Explorer
Engine repair for the 2010 Ford Explorer: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 13.8 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2010 Ford Explorer for engine repair
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2010 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.6 L | 4.0 L | 4.6 L | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,950 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,278 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2010 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 146 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (36), seats (24) and service brakes (19). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V161000 | 2010-04-20 | seats:front assembly:recliner | FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, EXPLORER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, AND MERCURY MILAN AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 15, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Engine repair for the 2010 Ford Explorer
Engine repair for the 2010 Ford Explorer: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Your car, your notes
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Explorer. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The powertrain here is the 4.6L 8-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic.
How we help
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Questions to ask the shop
If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
Good habits for your car
Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
Want a price?
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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