10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,762 miles

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problem #1

Nov 271996

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Back split bench seat: Bottom of the seat does not lock in place, when sitting on front of seat, the back pops up, cause unknown. Took to dealer and did not repair it, is taking to a dealer on Monday for repair.

- Allentown, PA, USA