3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,052 miles

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problem #4

Apr 021997

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1997 Ford Explorer lower ball joints on Explorer, both sides, left and right, had a clunk when going over dips in road. Ford did not find the problem. The problem was there from new, I have 57,000 miles on the Explorer. The problem was found at Firestone when rotating the tires and getting ready for a front end alinement. I was told that the ball joints were bad on both sides. Nothing has been done. I talked to Ford, they say the warranty is gone and will do nothing, but will turn it over to the engineers

- Jamestown, ND, USA

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problem #3

Feb 122004

(reported on)

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 78,132 miles
Consumer is a victim of odometer fraud, encountering problems with the vehicle that's uncharacteristic for the mileage on the vehicle. (nar) exhaust system, ball joint, and instrument panel had to be replaced.

- Great Falls, MT, USA

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problem #2

Apr 142004

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,077 miles
While having the tires rotated dealership noticed that the upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely, and needed to be replaced.

- Onamia, MN, USA

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problem #1

Jun 192000

Explorer

  • miles
When turning steering wheel, would hear a rubbing noise, like metal against metal. Every time a bump is hit, would have same noise problem. Took to dealer & mechanic indicated it was the lower ball joints that were causing the problem & they were bad. Will be ordering replacement parts.

- Howe, IN, USA

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