10.0

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

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problem #4

Apr 252022

Explorer

  • miles
Was driving under 20mph on my way home about 5 minutes away no warning no sounds nothing warned us that our tire was going to fall off the drivers side while driving with other vehicles on the road behind us and in passing us all 5 studs that hold the lugnuts on so tire stays on but all 5 studs broke and tire just fell off thank god no one got hurt. Just caused a anxiety attack I was scared that bad and that's bad enough. Plus had to have it towed costing $60 less than 5 mins. Away to get it home now it's sitting on a Jack with scotches and now I have to hope I can get help with getting my son to elementary school. My only car not now.

- Rogersville, TN, USA

problem #3

Sep 012001

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Dealer states " out of warranty", vehicle allmost rolled over due to complets separation of the front wheel and spindle from vehicle. This will most likely be a defective assembly or poor engineering.bolt for upper spindle to ball joint broken or missing and ball joint shaft sheared off. Brake line broken off and axle seperated from the housing. Recommend a recall on this very poor design and or a replacement of all these ball joints produced by whatever company made this ball joint.

- Novato, CA, USA

problem #2

Oct 262000

Explorer

  • miles
While replacing Firestone tires recall independent tire center noticed three out of four aluminum wheels were out of round and unable to balance the tires. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and nothing would be done. Please fill free to provide any further details.

- Hollywood, MO, USA

problem #1

Oct 242000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
When putting on new tires consumer noticed that when wheels were welded they was not down grinded smoothly. Consumer could see wheels move side to side. Also, wheels were vibrating violently.

- Bradenton, FL, USA