5.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,267 miles

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problem #6

Jul 102004

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The turning left smoke was coming through the windshield wipers. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it home. The cause had not been determined. Consumer will contact the dealer in the near future.

- Sharon, MA, USA

problem #5

Jul 072004

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,600 miles
While driving at any speed windshield wipers engaged lntermittently. The cause has yet to be determined.

- Woodbury, GA, USA

problem #4

Sep 262003

(reported on)

Explorer

  • 51,000 miles
Windshield wipers experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03 V 159 000; but this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.

- Hyattsville, MD, USA

problem #3

Mar 082000

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 65 mph on highway, and without prior notice windshield wipers stopped working intermittently. Dealership was aware of problem. Also, when consumeer started vehicle he had to shake shift selector in order for it to crank. Filures occur sporadically.

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

problem #2

Aug 112000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Intermittently windshield wipers automatically come on.

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #1

Apr 112000

Explorer

  • miles
This is a chronic problem affecting electronic (wipers, turn signal, instrumentation).

- Hoover, AL, USA