10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
14 / 3
Average Mileage:
30,137 miles

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problem #8

May 022000

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer had vehicle new Michelin tires, and was serviced for the ABS light and two days after work completed vehicle flipped over for no known reason (02-may-00), dealer claims it is no fault of the ABS, the vehicle flipped on two other occasions (07-Oct-00 and 14-Oct-00).

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #7

Oct 232000

Explorer

  • miles
Noise was coming from vehicle. Been in dealer shop on several occasions, and informed consume rthat nothing could be found. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Amherst, OH, USA

problem #6

Jun 151998

Explorer

  • miles
While wife was driving felt some vibration and started to slow down, then automibile began to sway- later, found out from the police officer that Firestone tire that was on and tread had began to peel off.

- Lake Dallas, TX, USA

problem #5

Nov 171998

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
When making a left turn or when going over bumps in the road a squeaking noise occurs within the front driver's side wheel area. Dealer cannot identify the problem.

- Columbus, GA, USA

problem #4

Jun 121998

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
While traveling at 50 mph, day-time, sunny, dry, without cause the vehicle began to sway - about 50 yards, then vehicle rolled over three and one half times, slid down highway approximately 50 feet, on its top. Vehicle end on its side with roof in to the steering wheel, all windows broken, and windshield shattered.

- Murray, KY, USA

problem #3

Jan 011997

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Accident caused alignment failure.

- Olivenhain, CA, USA

problem #2

Jun 191997

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Radius arm bracket failed.

- Duncansvil, PA, USA

problem #1

Jul 281997

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Poor suspension causes vehicle to lean to one side.

- Evansville, IN, USA