10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,143 miles

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problem #7

Feb 232004

(reported on)

Explorer

  • 43,000 miles
Consumer was complaining about seat belt problem on driver's side. When belt was latched into the buckle, it didn't hold.

- Arlington, MA, USA

problem #6

Feb 172002

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When making turns, especially right turns, vehicle slides and almost turns over.. consumer states vehicle is experiencing acceleration problems, and there was a humming noise coming from the engine, signals are not working, dealer replaced a defective connector and multi-function switch, Firestone tires have experienced tread separation, which were replaced in July 2001, the rear seats move/bounce when driving, the rear seat belts were inoperative, the dealer replaced the buckles, there was smoke coming from the steering column, dealer replaced the multi-function switch, the windshield was chipped, the alarm would not chut off at times, dealer replaced a bad loose wire.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #5

Jan 292001

Explorer

  • miles
All of seat belt buckle assemblies failed to lock and hold restraints in place. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Greenwood, SC, USA

problem #4

Apr 012001

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Left rear seat belt won't stay hooked in it's buckle in the seat. Can't place anyone in that seat for fear of accident.

- Overland Park, KS, USA

problem #3

Jan 192001

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving under winter conditions, traveling at approximately 65 to 70 mph, vehicle began to lose control. Right driver's side tire went into a ditch, and vehicle rolled 1 1/2 times. Driver's seat belt failed to lock up and preventing injury to driver. Please provide any additional information/attachments. Air bags failed to deploy during accident. Nlm

- Chesterfield, MO, USA

problem #2

Mar 261999

Explorer

  • miles
Passenger front safety belt locking up and tightening. Passenger must remove belt and wait for mechanism to return to normal. Belt locks up 85% of time even after disengaging and rebuckling. Dealer notified - still under warranty for repair. Repair arrangements have been made.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 211998

Explorer

  • miles
Passenger's shoulder and lap belt got locked up into the housing and will not come out. Ford cannot repair because parts are on national recall.

- Marietta, GA, USA