10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,933 miles

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problem #3

Jan 072008

Explorer 8-cyl

  • 14,800 miles
On Monday, January 7, 2008, I parked my vehicle and noticed a burning smell. I opened up the hood and noticed flames shooting out of the alternator. By the time I was able to get a fire extinguisher from the nearby house, my SUV was fully engulfed in flames. Fire department and police came to the scene. Fire department extinguished the flames. The SUV is a total loss.

- Novato, CA, USA

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problem #2

Mar 212002

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Panama City, FL, USA

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problem #1

May 281998

Explorer

  • miles
Received recall notice (#98V06000), alternator. Took vehicle in as requested. Mechanic tightened bolts. Does not have the new, revised bolts. Would need to order the revised bolts for vehicle.

- Merrick, NY, USA

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