10.0

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

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problem #4

Aug 012005

Explorer

  • miles
1998 Ford Explorer accelerator pedal broke loose from the floorboard while the vehicle was in motion.** answer required***. this caused the consumer to become unable to handle the vehicle in a safe manner. The consumer requested reimbursement.

- Franksville, WI, USA

problem #3

Mar 011999

Explorer

  • miles
Brake pedal and switch, auto door lock and brake lights.

- Burbank, CA, USA

problem #2

May 121998

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes pedal gets stuck, causing the brakes to hesitate. When putting the gear in park the vehicle hesitates. Consumer doesn't know whenever the vehicle is going to move, and the dealer can't determine the problem.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #1

Oct 091998

Explorer

  • miles
The safety pin was not installed at time of manufacturing (linkage) between the brake pedal and associated rod which allowed for components to come apart resulting in brake failure.

- Orlando, FL, USA