10.0

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

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problem #3

Jan 012000

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When vehicle is sitting or moving there is a ticking noise coming from engine. Vehicle was at repair shop, and mechanic told consumer that vehicle needed a cam chain guide. Dealership was aware of problem. Dealer replaced the timing chanin, also the brake light was inoperative.

- Atlantic City, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Feb 282001

Explorer

  • miles
The third stop light (balast) failed causing the vehicle to fail inspection, the consumer feel this component should be repair at the manufacturers expence since the vehicle has such low mileage. Nlm

- Woodbridge, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Jun 011998

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake lamp and fog lamp failed. Mjs

- Irvine, CA, USA

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