10.0

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

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problem #5

Aug 012000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Ball joints again on 3/15/02.

- Lodi, WI, USA

problem #4

Jan 122001

Explorer

  • miles
Front ball joints are wearing excessively due to a lack of lubricant. New ball joints do not require lubrication. Mechanic refuses to replace old ball joints with newer ball joints.

- Chesterton, IN, USA

problem #3

Aug 312000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Ball joints should last for 100,000 miles this along with the tires in question should make you look at Ford for the current tire failures. If I had not went to Firestone to get the tires checked I would have had a blowout on the front and blamed it on the tires. I took the car to a Ford dealer and they told me that it was not there problem that the ball joints are bad but at this time I am dealing with Ford Motor Co. To get the situation resolved.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75/15 )

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #2

Aug 312000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Ball joints should last for 100,000 miles this along with the tires in question should make you look at Ford for the current tire failures. If I had not went to Firestone to get the tires checked I would have had a blowout on the front and blamed it on the tires. I took the car to a Ford dealer and they told me that it was not there problem that the ball joints are bad but at this time I am dealing with Ford Motor Co. To get the situation resolved.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75/15 )

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

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