2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,000 miles

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problem #2

Feb 092007

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 98,000 miles
- the contact stated that he had not been able to start up the 1997 Ford Explorer since 02/09/07. The contact had replaced the starter, the spark plugs, and continues to experience the same failure. They pulled the front end of the motor and noticed something snapped and was sitting in the pan. The contact had been on the internet and had noticed that other Explorer were having the same problem. The current and failure mileage were both 98000 miles.

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

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problem #1

Jan 012001

Explorer 6-cyl

  • miles
Replacement of engine due to defective parts; throttle body plate and cam chain guide on motors. The engine throttle plate stuck while the consumer was warming the vehicle on a cold day. Recall #00V422000. The consumer requested reimbursement for the defective engine. The starter did not kick in per invoice.

- Dubuque, IA, USA

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