3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,600 miles

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problem #5

May 272003

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles
The thermostat on my 1998 Ford Explorer has had to be replaced for the second time in two years with no definition of why it has broken.

- Marietta, GA, USA

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problem #4

Jan 312003

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,000 miles
The blend actuator door is stuck in the open position which means that I can't set the temperature in the passenger compartment to a comfortable level. After searching this problem on the internet it's apparent to me and others that this has got to be a defect based on the number of complaints.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 052001

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Concord, CA, USA

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problem #2

May 051999

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
With only 15,614 miles on my 1998 Explorer, the entire cooling system failed. The dealership had to install a new radiator, clutch fan assembly, water pump gasket, and thermostat assembly.

- Fremont, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 191999

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle stalls, loses power when accelerating from full stop, especially when hot. 5 times at dealer w/ no solution. Dealer computer indicates nothing wrong. Loss of power could result in collision in heavy traffic.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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