10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Oct 252001

Explorer

  • miles
Front brakes drag. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced rotors and other parts.

- Olean, NY, USA

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problem #4

Feb 252000

Explorer

  • miles
Tire worn in the inside, in patches all around. Second layer of rubber was showing.( dot number: Vn tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Orlando, FL, USA

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problem #3

Feb 252000

Explorer

  • miles
Tire worn in the inside, in patches all around. Second layer of rubber was showing.( dot number: Vn tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Orlando, FL, USA

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problem #2

Aug 132000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Disc brake pads separarted from plate and fell off vehicle, E-mailed Ford said its a dealer problem even though these are factory installed brakes with only half of their useful service used. I have two E-mails to Ford online owner connection which didn't want to know about a factory defective part.

- Valley Stream, NY, USA

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problem #1

Apr 241999

Explorer

  • miles
While driving braking system malfunctioned. Vehicle had no braking ability, and had to use the emergency parking brake in order to stop. Also, dealer had to replace brake pads and shoes/ calipers and rotors. Passenger's front brakes seemed to be more worn out.

- Corpus Cristi, TX, USA

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