10.0

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

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problem #6

Jan 012002

Explorer

  • miles
Air conditioner was blowing out hot air though the vents, and there was a knocking noise coming from underneath vehicle.

- Amheim, CA, USA

problem #5

Jan 012002

Explorer

  • miles
Air conditioning problem.

- Amheim, CA, USA

problem #4

Mar 172001

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
I am presenting two problems: First concerns the SUV handling: The vehicle feels like it is going to tip over as we make sharp curves at posted speeds. I have made Ford aware of this as a "rider" issue for another problem- the climate control system. It doesn't provide median temperatures. It provides only extremely cold or extremely hot service. I have an active complaint in to the Ford and have tried on several occassions to have it repaired by the dealer to no avail. I have a lingering concern about feeling that the SUV is going to tip over and the ultimate safety of the vehicle (although this has not occurred).

- Stafford, VA, USA

problem #3

Mar 262001

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Ihave lost controll of this vehicle several times due to the steering and overall handling, my tires are also playing a roll in this I beleave this problem is much more pronounced in rain or snow. I feel this vehicle is very unsafe for myself and my children! I've already had the vehicle into auburn motor sales for 6 days for complaints of lack&surge of power, bad sulfer smell at idle rolling idle(up&down), extremely poor gas mileage. The dealership was unable to diognose problem. As of today I've lost 21 days of use, on a vehicle I've only had about4 and a half months know they say I need an engine that I'm still waiting on. I told the dealership I didn't feel this vehicle was safe and wanted it replaced.I got know where, when they found out I got lemon law paperwork they told me Ford would not do anything about it pursue it through the state. I don't see how they can tell you that you are stuck when you purchased a new vehicle and it has compromised your safety time&time again! my salesman told me to look at the bright side I was still here to talk about it!!! I don't find this very amusing, I wonder if Ford knows how he feels in my opinion he was telling me I could of been dead!!! brenda. (tiresize: 255/70/16)( dot number: Tire size: 255/70/16 )

- Topsham, ME, USA

problem #2

Mar 262001

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Wife and I get sick every time we use vehicle, and hard to stay awake while driving. No safety defect.

- Castaic, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 232000

Explorer

  • miles
Air conditioning unit/compressor replaced.

- Naples, FL, USA