10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,226 miles

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problem #7

Dec 142004

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer. Mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.

- National City, CA, USA

problem #6

Jun 232004

Explorer

  • miles
While driving smoke began coming from the engine compartment, the engine bogged down and the engine stalled. The engine ran roughly and smoke emitted from the vehicle. Since the repair the consumer noticed a hissing noise coming from the air conditioner. Air coming through the windshield was the reason for the noise coming from the air conditioner. The winshield was removed and resealed.

- Imperial, CA, USA

problem #5

Jul 152004

Explorer

  • 14,000 miles
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Newark, OH, USA

problem #4

Aug 202004

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 3,000 miles
While driving at any speed vehicle lost power.

- Howard Beach, NY, USA

problem #3

Jul 192004

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 140 miles
Vehicle stalled on 3 separate occasions when driving down hills. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they were unable to duplicate the problem.

- Saint Thomas, VI, USA

problem #2

Jun 112004

Explorer

  • 6,500 miles
The consumer stated that the engine fuse blew. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. Determined.

- Maynardville, TN, USA

problem #1

Jun 082004

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 11,000 miles
Loud pop from rear-end. ABS light, wrench, and check engine light came on. Found to be a bad speed sensor and defective rear-end. SUV has been in the shop for 2 weeks and no rear-end in sight.

- Dewitt, AR, USA