10.0

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

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problem #8

Jun 132000

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer could not reach the pedal. Had talk to dealer about driving close to the air bag. Dealer replied that she should buy a smaller car. Owner wants Ford to pay for pedal extensions.

- York Town Heights, NY, USA

problem #7

Oct 051999

Explorer

  • miles
When brakes were applied the pedal collapsed, causing an extended stopping distance. Dealer has repaired the vehicle.

- Lake, MI, USA

problem #6

May 181999

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The design of pedals are to close, causing acceleration, almost resulting in collision.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #5

Apr 231998

Explorer

  • miles
When making panic stops pedal goes to floor but hits accelerator pedal. This caused brakes & wheels to squeak. Location of brake & accelerator pedals are too close. Can cause an accident.

- Salinas, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 181997

Explorer

  • miles
Gas pedal and the brake pedal are too close, causing misapplication of the pedal which resulted in an accident.

- Torrence, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 291997

Explorer

  • miles
Appied the brakes and the vehicle acclerated. The brake pedaland gas pedal are too close together. When looking out the window can accidentally hit the accelerator pedal instead the brake pedal.

- Los Alamos, NM, USA

problem #2

Mar 051997

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Brake pedal is located too closely to gas pedal, it is easy to press on both at the same time.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #1

Feb 051997

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
The brake pedal is too close to the gas pedal. Consumer did not purchase vehicle because of this design.

- Hollywood, FL, USA