10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
76,667 miles

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problem #3

Apr 182016

Expedition

  • miles
The vehicle was driven earlier that day for about 2 to 3 miles and then it was parked inside a private mobile home park. After 30 to 45 minutes had passed, an explosion was heard outside the mobile home park; the vehicle exploded and was on fire. The explosion occurred in the hood and now it is a total loss. This occurred on April 18th, 2016. We contacted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and they informed us that a recall back in 2005 was issued. The Ford Motor Company has not helped us out in this accident.

- Torrance, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 072015

Expedition 8-cyl

  • 145,000 miles
On the evening of July 7th, 2015 at approximately 10:45 P.M. we heard a commotion outside our apartment complex and discovered my '02 Expedition fully on fire and being doused by the local fire department. It had just come back from repairs that afternoon - to the pigtail switch and re-wiring in the steering column due to loss of turn signals and radio. Not only was my car destroyed, but the cars on either side were damaged, as well as damage to the apartment complex. We retained an attorney and our initial report from the fire department stated the cause as "faulty wiring." The private fire investigator we retained has advised our attorney that the fire is due to the flawed cruise control system that has been the cause of hundreds of other fires in Ford vehicles. We intend to pursue this matter legally and would sincerely appreciate any assistance or advise your office can provide.

- Saraland, AL, USA

problem #1

Jan 212013

Expedition 8-cyl

  • 85,000 miles
During inspection it was noticed that the upper and lower rear control arms were rusted through and unsafe. Had them replaced including the rusted through shocks. Hood and roof paint shows serious paint peeling and bubbling.

- Landenberg, PA, USA