5.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,626 miles

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problem #4

Aug 302002

Explorer 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,502 miles
Egr valve failed at cost of over $250. This is part of the emissions system and is covered by an extended warranty. I requested warranty status for this part from Ford Motor Co. Customer relations center in letter of 7/17/03 with 76,172 miles on vehicle. Initial "check engine light" for this failure was at about 66,000 on 8/30/02. Ford did not answer my inquiry, instead referring me to their customer service reps in india, against my wishes.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

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problem #3

Mar 012000

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Egr valve pipe has a crack, consumer feels dealer should pay for this repair due to the number of miles on the vehicle.

- Baldwin, NY, USA

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problem #2

Jun 011998

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Exhaust gas recirculation valve tube failed.

- Westminste, CA, USA

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problem #1

Dec 081997

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Recall 97V074000. The dealer has no parts.

- Post Falls, ID, USA

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