10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #8

Apr 142008

Explorer 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1996 Ford Explorer with brake problems. Consumer states that brake pedal is located to close to the floor board. And is to close to the accelerator causing you to hit the accelerator and the brake pedal at the same time. The consumer stated when he applied the brake, his foot also hit the accelerator pedal.

- Salinas, CA, USA

problem #7

Nov 112001

Explorer

  • miles
While driving, brake pedal broke causing consumer to have no brakes, consumer used emergency brakes to stop vehicle, dealer replaced power brake unit.

- N Hollywood, CA, USA

problem #6

Nov 122001

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pedal broke, hitting the floor, the bolt broke.

- No. Hollywood, CA, USA

problem #5

Nov 112001

Explorer

  • miles
While driving, brake pedal broke causing consumer to have no brakes, consumer used emergency brakes to stop vehicle, dealer replaced power brake unit.

- N Hollywood, CA, USA

problem #4

Apr 162001

Explorer

  • miles
Brake and accelerator pedal too close together. During an emergency stop, brake pedal was depressed to its limit. Due to the spacing between the brake and accelerator along with the height of accelerator pedal, both were depressed at once causing a substantial increase in the stopping distance. This in turn was the main reason for a recent collision and several past near missed accidents during emergency braking. Wiper control arm and fluid dispenser does not work on occasion. This part has been replaced once in the past under warrantee. Second part is acting the same as the first.

- Norcross, GA, USA

problem #3

Feb 111998

Explorer

  • miles
Space between the brake and accelerator pedals is not adequate. While attempting to stop short of a ditch, the driver's foot hit the brake and the accelerator and ran into the ditch.

- Chapel Hil, NC, USA

problem #2

Apr 161997

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pedal sticks.

- Glendora, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 261996

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gas pedal too close to brake pedal, causing them to be depressed simultaneously/accident.

- Pasco, WA, USA