3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,500 miles

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problem #4

Apr 172009

Explorer

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the brake light would not illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was repaired at a repair shop, but the failure continued. The contact took the vehicle back to the repair shop and had it repaired again for free. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The current mileage was 167,994 and failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Aurora, CO, USA

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problem #3

May 282002

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Brake lights are not working properly. Dealer contacted.

- Pryor, OK, USA

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problem #2

Sep 011999

Explorer

  • miles
No summary

- San Antonio, TX, USA

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problem #1

Oct 011998

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Left rear brake light bulb failed.

- Huntington, CA, USA

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