10.0

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

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problem #3

Aug 162002

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
After driving 1-2 hours with air conditioner on during hot weather and turning vehicle off, and return vehicle would turn over soon after engine would shut down. Dealer has been contacted, but could not fine cause of problem.

- Norcross, GA, USA

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problem #2

Apr 011999

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer states ignition switch has failed on numerous occasions.

- Dexter, GA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 271997

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ignition switch shorted out.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

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