10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

Dec 012001

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle seems to go through headlight and fog lamp bulbs rather quickly. I have replaced both headlamps once, and the driver side headlamp a second time. I also have had to replace both fog lamps twice. Driver side brake light also has been replaced once and is out again.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #6

May 072002

Explorer

  • miles
When starting car a fire broke out under the hood.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #5

May 072002

Explorer

  • miles
When starting the car a fire started under the hood.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #4

Jul 252002

Explorer

  • miles
While driving on flat surface and no warning vehicle starts smoking under hood. Consumer pulled over. Dealer notified.

- San Bruno, CA, USA

problem #3

Feb 271999

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Jumper harness failed. Nlm

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #2

May 021999

Explorer

  • miles
While driving vehicle caught fire under the hood. Vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer has not been notified.

- New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA

problem #1

Feb 011998

Explorer

  • miles
Head light and fog light wire exposed and loose in the front wheel wells, when driving through snow and ice buildup of ice occurs on the wires, then the wires break, causing sudden outage, wire need to be rerouted.

- Pocatello, ID, USA