10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,000 miles

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problem #2

Mar 112003

Explorer

  • 50,000 miles
Consumer indicated the gas tank cap was not tightened securely, which caused the engine light to illuminate.

- Sausalito, CA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 051999

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel filler does not have a ground strap which caused a build up of static electricity and resulted in a fire.

- Frederick, MD, USA

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