10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,200 miles

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problem #5

Apr 112000

Explorer

  • 101,000 miles
Door locks and windows quit working after buying it. So many issue..the steering wheel control words melted. Back door don't shut probably and never has since bought. This was bought as a new not used vehicle. Door locks was the worse.they sometimes stick and won't unlock since bought new.never fix by butler Ford in milledgeville ga. Overdrive switch slips out of position. Does not show correct speed. I could go on and

- Milledgeville, GA, USA

problem #4

Mar 032018

Explorer

  • 140,000 miles
I have 1998 Ford Explorer and I noticed trying to unlock the door automatically that it would stick sometimes. Sometimes becale always and noticed the passenger door never would unlock. Then one day parked I tried to open passenger door and it wouldnt open. I had to open it from the inside. Now it wont open from the inside. The door is totally non functional. Door latch issue I dont know but have read many complaints of the same. Also driver door lock will sometimes stick, the door open but when closing it it never wants to shut all the way the first time or the 2nd it takes a few times to get the door to completely close but the passenger door is a loss no one can ride in it. Seen many other complaints of the same problem Ford should have to fix this issue they know about

- Middletown, OH, USA

problem #3

Jul 031999

Explorer

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer states that while driving, vehicle suddenly experienced a rollover, resulting in major injuries to passenger and driver, the roof crushed in on the passenger and broke his neck, consumer is concerned about the design of the roof.

- Palm Spring, CA, USA

problem #2

Jun 301998

Explorer

  • miles
Left fender well was hitting front tire on turn.

- San Dimas, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 011998

Explorer

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Grill lower panel failed.

- Santee, CA, USA