Buying 2010 V6

[mgmgmg]

My brother wants to buy a 4th gen. I really dont know much about the V6 models? Only V8......Can I get some pros and cons. I know the bad rad. time cover issue I think tranny issue? Just would like some help..

Thank
Ken


https://www.truecar.com/used-cars-for-sale/listing/1FMEU7DE5AUB07818/2010-ford-explorer/

 

[johnnycobra]

Had two coolant "necks" that have separated in under 100k miles.
Had one radiator start leaking
Had a fuel pump go bad recently.
Had the electronic switch in the gear shifter go out (tied to brake pedal) early in the life of the car.
Had paint peel off of the painted panel above the rear glass hatch
Oh! And both my old 2002 and 2009 have had the side trim panels (where the keyless entry pad is) on all four doors fade and crack.
Also, had to have the roof rails replaced on my 2002 under warranty because they peeled apart. 2009 was fine.
I think I only did the front brakes on each vehicle at about 70k miles and each one has gone over 100k.
Seems like the rear brakes last FOREVER

 

[Svend Jørgensen]

The chrome on our 2006 has starting to go.
We also had a lot of misfire, but new plugs solved that.

 

[Tech By Trade]

The V6 is a poor design, and it is a matter of when, not if, the timing cassettes will fail and cause a catastrophic failure. An interference design with plastic failure prone guides doesn't bode well.