10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 2
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Apr 192006

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ford Explorer rear window: On 4/19/2006, temp. Never reached over 80 degrees and the rear window exploded. Summer of 2005, I have 5 co-workers stated their rear window exploded as well. The company who replaced the rear window, stated they (Ford exp.) are notorious for this. Why is there no recall for this or Ford be made to put a higher quality window in?

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

problem #5

Aug 082004

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sudden tread separation on left rear tire of Ford Explorer caused loss of control and on-road rollover. Tire was a cooper eldorado radial ZR1, size P23575R15, dot# 3dhlekn2900.

- Addison, TX, USA

problem #4

Jun 131999

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The rear window shattered while vehicle was parked, no reason why it shattered.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #3

Aug 251998

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
While pulling vehicle into driveway rear window exploded for no reason. Cause of problem unknown.

- East Rockaway, NY, USA

problem #2

Aug 011996

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear window seal failed.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 091997

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear window exploded/shattered while in upright position, no apparent reason, vehicle parked approximately 20 minutes, glass shattered onto head of owner, no injuries, vehicle with dealership for window replacement, reason unkown, vehicle parked in shade.

- Lakewood, NJ, USA