4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,286 miles

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problem #7

Aug 152010

Explorer

  • 205,000 miles
While we were driving on I-84 near middleton, id, our gas pedal (throttle pedal) un-welded (fell off) completely. We got to the side of the road (it slowed down--wasn't "stuck" at any speed) and didn't have an accident. We were towed to caldwell, id, where a mechanic repaired it. I think he put in 3 nuts/bolts to keep the pedal affixed. I have called Ford Motor Co. (did on 8/16/10), but obviously this could've been very dangerous. We got lucky. I wonder if other Ford have had welded parts fall off/un-weld while driving.

- Ashland, OR, USA

problem #6

Aug 082004

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Strong odor of fuel inside vehicle.

- Castro Valley, CA, USA

problem #5

Jun 261996

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gas gauge does not move when filled with gas or while driving. Cause unkown. Dealer cannot correct problem. The temperature gauge is erratic, dealer replaced a wiring harness, however this did not work, dealer can not remedy the erratic temperature gauge or the inaccurate gas gauge.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #4

May 011996

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Extreme fuel fumes inside vehicle.

- Temecula, CA, USA

problem #3

Oct 011996

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel switch connector failed.

- Beverly Hills, CA, USA

problem #2

Sep 101997

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel gauge failed.

- Palos Verdes Estates, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 011996

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel gauge inoperative.

- Hermosa Beach, CA, USA