10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
20 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
25 / 2
Average Mileage:
1,395 miles

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problem #76

Aug 102006

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 106,000 miles
Anti lock brake system failed causing a none to very little baking. 2nd time was a complete loss of brakes causing a rear end collision.

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #75

Nov 192003

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti-brake sensors replaced twice since owning car.

- Chester, VT, USA

problem #74

Dec 291996

Explorer 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sometimes car will not stop.

- Burlington, NC, USA

problem #73

Jul 072003

Explorer 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Truck was in park. Put my foot on brake, shifted into drive, truck immediately moved forward with foot still on brake, at approx 2- 5 mph. Pushed continually harder on brake with no response. Lifted foot completely off brake and pushed again, then truck stopped. Went through a garage door in the process, couldn't stop until truck was fully through.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #72

Jul 112002

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer states, while driving and applying the ABS brakes system take longer to stop and always remain the light on. Also has problem with sudden accelaration. Dealer has been notified. Nlm

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

problem #71

Mar 122002

Explorer

  • miles
Front sway bar bracket broken, check engine light on, rear suspension bad, rear bumper & frame bent, electrical shortage, front & rear brakes needed, rear -end shifts. At the time of purchase I was lied to because I did inquire about and accident but was told it was not. Also, allignment needed.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #70

Feb 012001

Explorer

  • miles
Vehicle will stall out and lose power steering and ABS system while driving on the freeway. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do any work on vehicle.

- Chesterville, FL, USA

problem #69

Jan 042002

Explorer

  • miles
While driving 25mph brakes would make a grinding noise when applied. Took to dealer twice to be repaired, but problem still exists.

- Caqla Vista, CA, USA

problem #68

Dec 102001

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes, not a panic stop, ABS system activates, this increases the stopping distance by several feet. This happens intermittently and is getting more frequently, dealer inspected vehicle, and determined that front wheel sensor needed to be replaced.

- Stanford, NY, USA

problem #67

Jun 281998

Explorer

  • miles
Delayed in stopping distance and vibrated when brakes were applied. Pads and front rotors had to be replaced four times within a year, and problem still reoccurring;. dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #66

Dec 132001

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
At low speed sensor sends a wrong signal to ABS brake system, resulting in poor braking.

- Marquette, MI, USA

problem #65

Oct 262001

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed to stop vehicle and there was extended stopping distance. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that rotors needed replacing due to being corroded. Did not have any emergency brakes.

- Stockbridge, MI, USA

problem #64

Sep 052001

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Was driving vehicle and had to jam on brakes when another vehicle cut in front. ABS system locked up. Prior to locking up, had 3 sets of brakes, and 2 sets of rotors replaced. Third time heard grinding noises on right front wheel. Sounded like metal to metal. Driver side rotors were shot due to brakes locking up. At dealership, nothing was found wrong.

- Racine, WI, USA

problem #63

May 012001

Explorer

  • miles
The dealer is been informing that they are working on fuel guage problem for almost 1 year and replaced the assembly in the fuel tank and contacted Ford several times. I also contacted them and spoke to shawn @ 1-800-392-3673 extn: 3066. He told me Ford will contact me, but, failed to contact. ABS problem came recently. Dealer reaplaced a part, but, did not resolve the problem. As per the dealer the Ford motors are aware of the fuel guage problem from the begining but, failed to come up with a recommendation.

- Saipan, MT, USA

problem #62

Jun 122001

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
While driving at GA400, noticed that vehicle can not be slowed down after applying brake pedals several times. Notice that the RPM is increasing. Fearing that since there is not way to slowing down the car, I shifted to the gear to neutral and exit at holcomb bridge exit. Since the speed is still at 70mph, the car hit the enbankment, went down the grassy area and (ffg is what I can remember happened)and hit a water run-off/ditch, did a spin and came up and stop at the grassy area. I was able to turn off of the engine when I came back to senses and ran to the closest gas station (chevron) to call aaa. The tow truck operator noticed that when he restarted the engine, it was roaring at 5000rpm. Towed it to Ford dealer/service at mansell road, was told 2-days later that they have inspect linkage for binding and trottle body for binding, but did not find any problem, and since they can not reproduce the situation, there is nothing they can do but to bring it back when it happened again"?" I feared for the next time that it happened, lifes would be affected.

- Alpharetta, GA, USA

problem #61

Apr 122001

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving consumer heard a loud bang, applied brakes, and pedal went to floor, and no braking action. Used emergency brake to slow vehicle down. Dealer found 2 bolts that hold brake master cylinder to booster had sheared off.

- Loganville, GA, USA

problem #60

Mar 262001

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer's son was driving at approximately 30 mph when car slipped sideways on wet roads for 20 feet. Vehicle straigtened out, and was headed towards a utility pole. Son attempted to apply brakes to avoid an accident. Brakes would not engage, and vehicle went into a pole. New brakes pads were put on vehicle in January of 2000. Dealership has not examined vehicle.

- Kirkland, WA, USA

problem #59

Mar 212001

Explorer

  • miles
Accelerator pedal got stuck for 4th time. Problem stated a year in a half ago. Consumer was traveling 60mph and accelerator pedal got stuck. Consumer tried brakes, almost standing with both feet on them, and they wouldn't work. Consumer pressed down on accelerator pedal to see if she could get it unstuck and accelerator pedal lifted and became normal. Consumer is currently insisting that Ford take a look at problem. Dealer is telling consumer that she needs to buy a new vehicle. Office of chairman of board is who the consumer is dealing with it currently.

- Santa Monica, CA, USA

problem #58

Jun 022000

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 60 mph consumer heard a grinding sound, then ABS light started flashing, and front right wheel came off vehicle.

- Ashville, NC, USA

problem #57

Mar 142001

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
When brakes were applied at normal conditions at 25mph vehicle experienced extended stopping distance, resulting in a collision/ minor injuries.

- Covington, WA, USA

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