10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #9

Jan 252002

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer received recall letter concerning the front swaybar links, but had problems with dealership concerning the actual implementation of service, consumer was informed that the parts were not available as of yet and to return a later time.

- Hattiesburg, MS, USA

problem #8

Mar 122002

Explorer

  • miles
Front sway bar bracket broken, check engine light on, rear suspension bad, rear bumper & frame bent, electrical shortage, front & rear brakes needed, rear -end shifts. At the time of purchase I was lied to because I did inquire about and accident but was told it was not. Also, allignment needed.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #7

Jan 252002

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer received recall letter concerning the front swaybar links, but had problems with dealership concerning the actual implementation of service, consumer was informed that the parts were not available as of yet and to return a later time.

- Hattiesburg, MS, USA

problem #6

Dec 231999

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
In June of 1996, 1 new tire blew out, and I was lucky to get a replacement and Goodyear reinbursed me for the cost of a new tire. Eventually, my tires started wearing oddly, and after getting a whole new set, my sway bar link broke. I had the sway bar replaced, but my new tires are also wearing very oddly. I have had several front end alignments, tire balance and frequent rotations. No one is sure why my tires are wearing as they are, on the inside only. The tread is very thin, and I think I will need a third set of tires on this truck. I wonder if the sway bar is part of the problem. It seems like everything big and expensive went out on this car as soon as it hit just over 100K miles. Of course my transimission, and catalytic converter problems were not covered under warranty, even though both were very close. I plan to take the car to Ford to discuss the tire problem, I hope someone can explain why I am going through so many sets of tire. I have never had an accident in this vehicle, and have maintined it carefully. Could the sway bar be a problem?( dot number: Tire size: Lt23S/75R1 )

- Pasadena,, CA, USA

problem #5

Nov 192000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Left front sway bar link snapped off at the top bolt. Vehicle started swaying back and forth heavily. At 60 mph.

- Kirkland, WA, USA

problem #4

Dec 231999

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
In June of 1996, 1 new tire blew out, and I was lucky to get a replacement and Goodyear reinbursed me for the cost of a new tire. Eventually, my tires started wearing oddly, and after getting a whole new set, my sway bar link broke. I had the sway bar replaced, but my new tires are also wearing very oddly. I have had several front end alignments, tire balance and frequent rotations. No one is sure why my tires are wearing as they are, on the inside only. The tread is very thin, and I think I will need a third set of tires on this truck. I wonder if the sway bar is part of the problem. It seems like everything big and expensive went out on this car as soon as it hit just over 100K miles. Of course my transimission, and catalytic converter problems were not covered under warranty, even though both were very close. I plan to take the car to Ford to discuss the tire problem, I hope someone can explain why I am going through so many sets of tire. I have never had an accident in this vehicle, and have maintined it carefully. Could the sway bar be a problem? (tiresize: Lt23S/75R1)( dot number: Tire size: Lt23S/75R1 )

- Pasadena,, CA, USA

problem #3

Nov 132000

Explorer

  • miles
I am associated with the U.S. airforce, stationed at raf lakenheath, england. Within the past three weeks both left and right rods connecting the foward anti-sway brace to the frame have sheared off while driving. The effect of this was excessive bouncing and loss of smooth control of the stearing. Both incidents occurred at aproximately fifty miles an hour. My speed had to be reduced to aprox. Thirty miles an hour to maintain a reasonable control and stability. Part of the rods remained in the sway bar, until I removed them for replacement. The only damage that I observed to the rod was where the shear occurred.

- Apo Ae, NY, USA

problem #2

Sep 152000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
The sway bar linkage was entirely missing. At approximately 70 mph, the car started swaying back and forth progressively harder, until the brakes were apprlied. I installed the new parts to replace those missing and the car now drive prefectly normally. It felt like the car would roll over if allowed to continue the side-to-side oscillation.

- Mukilteo, WA, USA

problem #1

Oct 042000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Front torsion bar separated, causing vehicle to sway from side to side. Dealer has repaired vehicle.

- Marbol Heal, OH, USA