10.0

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

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problem #2

Jul 072000

Explorer

  • miles
After noticing fluid all over the driveway truck was taken to the dealership. Dealership stated that fluid was leaking from front axle. Repairs were made at owner's expense. A service bulletin was issued about this problem.

- Desmoines, IA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 251996

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front axle has a manufacturing defect which does not allow the axle to vent properly, this causes oil to foam and spray ou of the vent tube, oil has gotten all over the underside of the vehicle including the brake system, which causes faded braking.

- Richmond, VA, USA

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