10.0

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

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problem #2

Apr 022002

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 60mph vehicle vibrates. Vehicle pulls to the right severly. Steering wheel is crooked, pulls to the left. Dealer contacted. Also, consumer states that there is very bad smell from catalytic converter which Ford says it is normal.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

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problem #1

Feb 102002

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
From the date of purchase there has been a smell, both inside and outside the vehicle. A burning smell, at times the smell of rotten eggs. This smell causes me to be nauseaous. The dealer checked this on the computer, stated everyhing is okay. The computer results verify that the exhaust system is functioning within Ford standards.

- Leland, IL, USA

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