10.0

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

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problem #5

May 072003

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
We purchased our vehicle used in 1999 with 33000 miles. 6 months after the purchase we needed a new transmission, another new transmission last year (2002), new ball joints, and now we are being told the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. Ford has not offered any recalls on this part but I have seen other complaints regarding this. My vehicle is constantly shaking (feels like I am going over rumble strips) when I am over 30-40 mph. We also just had our vehicle aligned and it is out of alignment again because of this problem.

- Lewisberry, PA, USA

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problem #4

Mar 182002

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Rack and pinion steering is leaking fluid, causing loss of steering control.

- Keen Mountain, VA, USA

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problem #3

May 061997

Explorer

  • miles
Purchased 1996 Ford Explorer XLT(used with 15,450miles) from heritage Ford

- Wesley Chapel, FL, USA

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problem #2

Jun 191997

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Steering shaft failed.

- Duncansvil, PA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 011995

Explorer

  • miles
Rack and pinion assembly replaced twice, vehicle wanders/requires extreme effort to keep in straight line.

- Suwanee, GA, USA

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