10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
105,000 miles

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problem #1

Sep 132009

Explorer

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, another vehicle hit the rear. The crash caused the air bag light to flash on the instrument panel. The contact drove the vehicle to an authorized dealership to have the air bag light inspected. The dealer informed the contact that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. Upon starting the vehicle, the engine malfunctioned and the vehicle became completely inoperable. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. Updated 11/03/10.

- Madison, WI, USA