- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An improperly deployed airbag could result in serious injury.
- The fix
- Marathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge. The safety recall began on september 14, 2010. Owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Ford Explorer Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Ford Explorer have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in September 2010 for the equipment.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Explorer year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 Ford Explorer recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., Identified as dot-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles may not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "Glazing materials."
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) may be seriously injured by shattered glass.
- The fix
- Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. Retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. Safelite will notify its wholesale customers and reimburse wholesale customers for current inventory and at a specified rate for replacing their customer's glass. Wholesale customers can contact safelite's wholesale division, service autoglass toll free at 1-888-246-6298. The recall began on january 15, 2008.
- The problem
- On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6L engine and 6r transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have been sufficiently torqued during vehicle assembly. As a result, the bolt may loosen and the transmission oil cooler lines may disengage from the transmission, causing a transmission fluid leak.
- The risk
- If leaking transmission fluid contacts the catalytic converter, it may pose a risk of fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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Ford Explorer: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 7 | A |
| 2011 | 1,198 | 8 | F |
| 2010 | 115 | 2 | F |
| 2009 | 33 | 1 | C |
| 2008 | 0 | 3 | A |
| 2007 | 0 | 3 | A |
| 2006 | 0 | 4 | A |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 | A |
| 2004 | 1,408 | 4 | F |
2008 Ford Explorer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Ford Explorer | 0 | 3 | A | |
| 2008 Ford Edge | 1,120 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 858 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 734 | 5 | B | Compare |
| 2008 Hyundai Santa FE | 541 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Buick Enclave | 536 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Toyota Highlander | 406 | 13 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | 328 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Subaru Outback | 230 | 8 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2008 Ford Explorer
Does the 2008 Ford Explorer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Ford Explorer: equipment (September 2010); glass, side / rear (December 2007); cooling unit and lines (September 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2008 Ford Explorer had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Ford Explorer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 95 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford Explorer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Explorer years have the most complaints?
2002 (3,613), 2016 (2,466), 2015 (1,821). See every Ford Explorer year compared.
What should I do if my 2008 Ford Explorer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data