10.0

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

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problem #6

Feb 111999

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
The vehicle was overheating due to a bad thermostat.

- Boston, NY, USA

problem #5

Feb 111999

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
The vehicle was overheating due to a bad thermostat.

- Boston, NY, USA

problem #4

Jan 012002

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Consumer stated thermostat and valvebody gasket failed.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #3

Jan 012002

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Consumer stated thermostat and valvebody gasket failed.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #2

Oct 122000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Thermostat failed. Nlm

- Bedford, MA, USA

problem #1

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Radiator failed, resulting in leaking.

- Long Beach, CA, USA