10.0

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

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problem #4

Apr 292001

Explorer

  • miles
Master cylinder failed, causing loss of brakes, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified.

- Burlington, WI, USA

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problem #3

Nov 202000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed while in parking lot without warning due to failure of brake master cylinder. Consumer states that vehicle is serviced every 3500 miles.

- Kennett Square, PA, USA

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problem #2

Aug 262000

Explorer

  • miles
Master cylinder replaced by Ford technitians then 14 days later the master cylinder failed again.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

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problem #1

Nov 051998

Explorer

  • miles
Cylinder wasn't firing and needed replacement; ac not functioning at full capacity.

- Lakewood, CA, USA

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