10.0

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

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problem #4

Jul 292002

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While having vehicle jumped started fuel line began to leak. Dealer was notified; however, was unable to fix problem.

- Goppland, MO, USA

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problem #3

May 201999

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Bethel, AK, USA

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problem #2

Jun 012000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Columbia, MD, USA

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problem #1

Jun 291998

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer was driving on highway at 55 mph under normal road conditions, consumer heard something popping. Then noticed a gas smell. Within a few seconds later other motorist was signaling for consumer to pull over. Pulled over and found engine on fire. Dealer notified and informed consumer that they do not do fire repairs and the vehicle was not under warranty. *akthe vehicle was under warranty but the warranty did not cover fire related failure.

- Los Vegas, NV, USA

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