10.0

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

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problem #2

Dec 222000

Explorer

  • miles
While driving lost control of vehicle and side driving a rock wall. Then, vehicle stopped and found out that left front and left rear tires were blownout without a prior warning. Consumer said it felt like steering wheel locked up. Firestone, wildeness at, T-255/70R16 109S radio.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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problem #1

Dec 261997

Explorer

  • miles
Bolt holding steering column together fell out. The steering wheel became separated from the wheels.

- Haines Cre, FL, USA

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