10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,762 miles

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problem #18

Apr 281999

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Two pistons in the transmission busted, causing the transmission to go. The manufacturer and dealer have been notified.

- Agusta, FL, USA

problem #17

Oct 121996

Explorer

  • miles
The consumer when driving at any speed and there wa S a problem with the overdrive. Also, when consumer applied brakes, they went straight to the floorboard and the vehicle accelerated by itself. Vehicle has been into repair shop 20 times for repairs, and the dealer can't determine the problem.

- Nordotment, MA, USA

problem #16

Feb 011999

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #15

Mar 011999

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Transmission failed.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #14

Dec 121998

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission malfunctions. Also, when driving at 35 to 45 mph without prior warning, the vehicle will cut off.dealer has the vehicle in shop to repair the problem.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #13

Sep 251996

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Transmission was not bolted in during manufacturing.

- Arcadia, CA, USA

problem #12

Aug 251996

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission jerks/bucks.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #11

Mar 011998

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failure.

- Clive, IA, USA

problem #10

Nov 011996

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failure.

- El Toro, CA, USA

problem #9

Jun 191997

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Transmission mounts failed.

- Duncansvil, PA, USA

problem #8

Jun 061997

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle fire, originating in the dash area. Also, replaced transmission control module.

- Nicevelle, FL, USA

problem #7

Jul 081997

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission slips from out of second and third gear.

- Vidor, TX, USA

problem #6

May 071997

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The consumer went to reverse out of a parked position when the shift gear got stuck and would not move.C onsumer kept moving the gear when suddenly it made loud noise and engaged at a quick speed. Due to this defect, it almost caused the consumer to hit a pedestrian.

- Fontana, CA, USA

problem #5

Dec 301996

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Overdrive unit broke.

- Santa Maria, CA, USA

problem #4

Dec 291996

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle parked in driveway, went to unlock the door to the house and went back out to turn motor off vehicle started moving back and driver was unable to stop vehicle. Ran over driver's arm and ankle and backed into a gravel pit.

- Salida, CO, USA

problem #3

Oct 051996

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle was in park position and the key was in the ignition and the vehicle jumped out of gear in reverse.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

problem #2

Oct 011996

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission jumped out of gear forward when going from park into drive and from reverse into drive.

- Sussex, WI, USA

problem #1

Aug 121996

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
With key in ignition w/engine running, truck rolled backwards across highway into school yard.

- Charleston, WV, USA