10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 113,206 miles
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The drivers side seat belt did not latch properly and became unfastened while driving.
- Avon, OH, USA
Vehicle was going 30-35mph and flipped over driver's seat belt wouldn't unlock, leaving consumer in a upside down position. Consumer used a screw driver to unlatch the seat belt. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Seat belt part# TRW TC077. The air bag also failed during the accident. The cause for losing control of the vehicle was due to the tire which rolled off from the safety rim.
- Smithville, MO, USA
Both rear seat belts jam/lock repeatedly and have since 11/97. I have been to dealerships 6 times to have them fixed. They have been replaced two times by two different dealerships, yet they continue to jam/lock and are unusable until they are fixed. Over the past year I have been able to unjam them myself without going to the dealership. I have two children (ages 6 and 8) I must have properly working seat belts. Over the summer the drivers side seat belt also has been jamming occassionally. I have talked with several other Explorer owners and they have the same problems with their belts as well. If they are locking up, how can they possibly work effectively in the event of an accident?
- Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Seat belt caught the son and would not release him. Seat belt was cut.consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.
- Mason City, IA, USA
Passenger's side belt locked and would not release passenger. Had to cut belt to get out.
- Ny, NY, USA
- Vancouver, WA, USA