10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,109 miles

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problem #23

Dec 091998

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was taken in for check up. The brake rotors were cracked causing failure. Had them replaced.

- Boalsburg, PA, USA

problem #22

Oct 161997

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes: Driving approximately 65mph, attempted to slow down the brake pedal would not depress. Using both feet, put vehicle in neutral and coasted to a stop. Towed to dealer and they found nothing wrong. The next day driving on same highway the same thing occurred, and the vehicle caught fire.

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #21

Jan 011997

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes failed five times, once causing accident/rollover/injury.

- Hayes Center, NE, USA

problem #20

Apr 011997

Explorer

  • miles
Grease from the suspension fell on the left brake rotor, causing brake failure, could not stop vehicle.

- Richboro, PA, USA

problem #19

Jan 101997

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes while going over a bump, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle.

- Redford Town, MI, USA

problem #18

Nov 291996

Explorer

  • miles
ABS: Brakes totally failed without warning while coming onto major St, pedal went to floor, driver shifted into park gear to stop vehicle, speed 5 mph.

- Flushing, NY, USA

problem #17

Nov 061996

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Front/rear ABS brake system on four different occasions and on dry pavement locked up, casuing increased stopping distance.

- Hinesville, GA, USA

problem #16

Oct 101996

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes, the brakes failed. Consumer stated master cylinder failed it was a defective part and dealership replaced at no charge, also front bumper and front strip is damaged.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #15

Sep 231996

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed three times.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #14

Sep 111996

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Somtimes in wet or dry weather the ABS anti-lock brakes lock up.

- Glen Rock, PA, USA

problem #13

Sep 061996

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Whenever traveling at less (20) miles, when braking and hitting a bump, the wheels lock up. The system has ABS.

- Wantagh, NY, USA

problem #12

Aug 211996

Explorer

  • miles
ABS locked up when applied and when car hit a telephone pole the air bags did not deploy.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #11

Dec 151995

Explorer

  • miles
ABS: When coming to stop with foot on brakes, but not pressing down completely or when hit bump, brakes engage prematurely, grab/hold vehicle/jerk.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #10

Mar 191996

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
In icy weather when applying the brake, the ABS brake failed.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #9

Mar 191996

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
While driving approx. 25-35mph, making left turn, suddenly rear wheels locked up, vehicle skidded across road, then rolled over twice.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #8

Feb 141996

Explorer

  • miles
Traveling down an incline vehicle exhibits total brake failure. No response from anti-lock brakes.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #7

Feb 141996

Explorer

  • miles
Traveling down an incline vehicle exhibits total brake failure. No response from anti-lock brakes.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #6

Feb 201996

Explorer

  • miles
ABS, brake failure when brakes were applied pedal was very hard, vehicle was impact 3:00 position swirled out of control and impacted again, speed 20 mph.

- Sherman Oaks, CA, USA

problem #5

Feb 201996

Explorer

  • miles
ABS, brake failure when brakes were applied pedal was very hard, vehicle was impact 3:00 position swirled out of control and impacted again, speed 20 mph.

- Sherman Oaks, CA, USA

problem #4

Sep 071995

Explorer

  • miles
Anti-lock brake failure.

- Orange, CA, USA

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