10.0

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

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problem #4

Aug 202001

Explorer

  • miles
The drivers side rear tire blew out at a low rate of speed ( sidewall failure), there was good tread left on the tire, the brake lights failed due to a after market alarm system that was installed by tapping in to the brake lights for power. Dealer failed to mention any alarm system. (tiresize: P2257015)

- Crescent City, CA, USA

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problem #3

Mar 052001

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Low beam on headlights fail to come on. Other lights working. Contacted manfacturer and informed no recalls. Took to independent mechanic, and low beam was repaired. Informed had a short in electrical wiring. Mechanic could smell burning wires.

- Marblehead, MA, USA

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problem #2

May 141999

Explorer

  • miles
Headlights initially failed to come on, then came on when dimmer switch was activated, then failed when vehicle hit bumps on road, then again when turn signals were used.

- Antioch, TN, USA

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problem #1

May 101996

Explorer

  • miles
Headlights will not go off unless consumer pulls the plug on the mirror, thinks it is an electrical short, but no one will help.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

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