2012 Ford Explorer · Repair Cost Breakdown
The case
“Cranks but won't start when it's wet outside. Fine in dry weather. Misfires when humidity is high.”
What it turned out to be
Coil pack boots cracked, water seeping in to plugs. Replaced all coil packs and plugs, sealed with dielectric grease.
The repair bill
Total
$685
$685
Parts
$410
$410
Labor
$275
$275
Did you know?
If your car runs worse in rain, look at coil packs FIRST. It's almost always cracked boots letting moisture in.
🛠 Tools & parts for this kind of repair
- → Spark plug boot on Amazon
- → Explorer ignition coil pack on Amazon
- → OBD2 scanner on Amazon
- → Engine oil (5qt) on Amazon
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