10.0

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

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problem #5

Aug 222001

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
When turning there would be moaning noises. No effect on steering ability. Took vehicle to first dealer, and mechanic could not locate cause. At an independent mechanic was informed inner tie rod was causing moaning noises.

- Siemi Valley, CA, USA

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problem #4

Jul 012001

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 25 mph consumer lost steering control and vehicle dropped to right side. Dealer is replacing broken right tie rod. In Oct 1997, left tie rod had broken.

- Bay City, MI, USA

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problem #3

May 122001

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Pin and bolt that connect tie rod to front end fell off, causing tire to blow. Dealer has inspected vehicle. Tire blew in driveway.

- Bismarck, ND, USA

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problem #2

May 012001

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Two front inner tie rods have been replaced. Contacted dealer. Also, the outer tie rods failed.

- Mustang, OK, USA

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problem #1

Jan 132000

Explorer

  • miles
While driving at 35 mph front right passenger's wheel collasped, causing loss of vehicle control. Dealer replaced ball joints and tie rods.

- Ossining, NY, USA

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