10.0

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

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problem #1

Apr 262001

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
3 of the 4 brake shoe linings came off of their metal supports when I had them inspected. I was told this was a common problem with the Explorer. The Ford garage said that my SUV was out of mfg warranty. They were not reponsible. There is no recall on this problem.

- Wesley Chapel, FL, USA

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