10.0

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

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problem #3

Jan 302001

Explorer

  • miles
Battery exploded while vehicle was idling. No fire or injuries.

- Hockley, TX, USA

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problem #2

Jul 012000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
I was just wondering why dreager Ford did not tell me of the recalls (I saw from your website) when I took my vehicle in to be worked on three deferent times for a charging problem. Also is there a way to trace this vehicle history using the VIN number? no summary listed for above vehicle.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

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problem #1

Jan 051998

Explorer

  • miles
Battery failed.

- Northville, MI, USA

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