10.0

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

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problem #6

Jul 072001

Explorer

  • miles
Cable holding spare up against vehicle was about to break. Wiring was wearing out. Contact dealer, and dealer stated it was wear and tear of vehicle.

- Summit Hill, PA, USA

problem #5

Jun 121999

Explorer

  • miles
I bought this SUV used and I thought I was getting a great vehicle, boy was I wrong. It has been one thing after another with this SUV. Please check all of my complaints this is an interior problem, these things cannot be caused by evey day use. The problems I am having are, back seat door handles are broke, the spare tire release broke the first time it was used, the air bag light went off and caused an inconvience to my family, the tires have been replaced and the alingment hasen't been right sense I've owned it, the back seat doesn't work properly, it will not release to fold forward, and the motor on the hatch hasen't worked properly from day one of my ownership. Please help me with this matter. Thank for all you do. Margie hulsey.

- Douglasville, GA, USA

problem #4

Jan 152000

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Aaa came to replace the spare tire. Turned the cable for the spare tire to come down. Tire was lowered from storage area, reached up, and the cable broke. Movement or the position of the cable could be rubbing up against the rim of the spare tire. Contacted dealer and manufacturer.

- Oroville, CA, USA

problem #3

Jun 101997

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Luggage rack attachments vibrate under normal driving conditions and partialy separated.

- Graysville , PA, USA

problem #2

May 221997

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
While driving vehicle under normal conditions luggage rack attachments vibrated, causing it to loosen and separate from vehicle.

- Lincolnton, GA, USA

problem #1

Jun 201996

Explorer

  • miles
One end of back luggage rack came undone, causing rack to blow over and dangle off the side of the vehicle.

- Walnut Cre, CA, USA