10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
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problem #2

Mar 042003

Explorer

  • miles
Front end felt loose and vehicle was veering to the right due to cracked ball joints. Engine check light appeared, and a red brown liquid was leaking from driver's side because power steering rack was defective. Also, dealer replaced timing gear, and upper and lower intake manifolds.

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

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problem #1

Feb 031999

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Serious power steering leakage. Taken to dealer twice, and told it's been repaired - still unresolved. Also continual squeaking in right front wheel. Dealer states cannot repair.

- Winner, SD, USA

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