10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
92,414 miles

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problem #5

Nov 242010

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 50,000 miles
1998 Ford Explorer VIN#[xxx] registered to the state of Nevada; original owner: [xxx]...registered because of disability reasons to wife [xxx]...we were involved in a car crash accident...resulting to a total loss at baker, California because of the vehicle cruise control recall which could cause the tire to be treaded...pushing the car to be out of control..while the brake fluid leaking...and the air bag safety failed to develop (open). I think Ford Motor Company is the primary responsible of the mechanical failure of the workmanship and the car design. I got in touch with their legal department: Product recall & liability. The accident report# [xxx] ncic#[xxx]. the injured driver [xxx]; passenger and the permanent disabled passenger were taken to barstow community hospital emergency room. I need your help in removing all 1998 Ford Explorer from the road; this car could cause major & fatal injuries to the public at large. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #4

Jul 282008

Explorer

  • 84,000 miles
98 Ford Explorer stereo-cd-cassette player, volume control and display is defective again. Had it fixed out of warranty at 40 months, now broke again...many unhappy people had same problem on "explorerforum.com". should have been a recall.

- Mukilteo, WA, USA

problem #3

Feb 072006

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 117,069 miles
I have a 1998 Ford Explorer that I have been getting a loud grunting noise everytime I turn left. Replaced rack N pinion and power steering pump, and still no change. Noise is still there.

- Greeley, CO, USA

problem #2

Jun 272005

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 159,000 miles
Fire started in vehicle in the garage of our home

- Martinez, GA, USA

problem #1

Aug 012002

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,000 miles
Radio led display does not work the majority of the time.

- Richomd, VA, USA