10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Jun 282002

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While vehicle is parked on slight incline, vehicle rolls either up or down hill. Consumer states this happens when the engine is turned off and the emergency brake has not been applied.

- Quincy, MA, USA

problem #3

Nov 302001

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer explains that while having parked the vehicle in a driveway with a slight incline, driver left the vehicle running in park, while standing in the doorway the vehicle rolled up the driveway and struck another vehicle.

- Coldspring, MN, USA

problem #2

Nov 302001

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer explains that while having parked the vehicle in a driveway with a slight incline, driver left the vehicle running in park, while standing in the doorway the vehicle rolled up the driveway and struck another vehicle.

- Coldspring, MN, USA

problem #1

Oct 152000

Explorer

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While vehicle was parked in the neutral position, and emergency brake on, vehicle jerked and rolled, causing a collision. Dealer has inspected the vehicle.

- Hammond, LA, USA