10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #9

Aug 152000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
I know leaking oil from vent tube is a larger problem because Ford has had to have a retro kit made to solve leaking oil. I received no help from Ford for repair cost.

- Zionsville, IN, USA

problem #8

Aug 152000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
I know leaking oil from vent tube is a larger problem because Ford has had to have a retro kit made to solve leaking oil. I received no help from Ford for repair cost.

- Zionsville, IN, USA

problem #7

Jan 071999

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Phil caldwell from the auto service department stated that Ford put out a technical bulletin on the front differential (leak) problem. To prevent future leaks, the cover needed to be replaced. Ford had identified a problem, but failed to recall. It was a design flaw. As a consumer, I had to pay the repairs.

- Fishers, IN, USA

problem #6

Jun 011998

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Front differential leaks oil.

- Oregon, WI, USA

problem #5

May 011997

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Drive train differential unit failure.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #4

Mar 261996

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Differential assembley failure.

- Lakewood, CA, USA

problem #3

Jul 011996

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Oil is leaking out of front differential vent tube, also increased vibration felt in steering column along with clunking noises when going over bumps or turning.

- Evansville, IN, USA

problem #2

Jun 071996

Explorer

  • miles
Defective front differential cover plate, causing oil leak.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #1

Mar 281996

Explorer

  • miles
The front differential leaks oil and sprays it on the engine.

- Bend, OR, USA