10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
18 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 1
Average Mileage:
24,628 miles

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problem #1

Feb 211997

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at approx. 55mph, noticed vehicle suddenly accelerated unintendedly to 70mph without pressing accelerator pedal, ran over 4000rpm's, acted as though in cruise, but it was not engaged, when applied brakes, seemed not to slow down, turned off ignition.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

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