10.0

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

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problem #5

Apr 012002

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer hears a grinding noise when slowing down and applying or releasing the brakes. Vehicle was taken to the dealer and inner tie rod had deteriorated from wear and tear. The part was replaced.

- Wayland, MA, USA

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problem #4

Dec 042001

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated vehicle experiencd premature wear of the front ball joints and tie rods, dealer has been notified.

- Newtonville, MA, USA

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problem #3

Jun 182001

Explorer

  • miles
Tie rod on front passenger side broke in half causing Explorer to drift over into another vehicle.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

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problem #2

Mar 012001

Explorer

  • miles
There was squeaking noise coming from front of vehicle as if shocks were going bad in vehicle. In March, dealership informed her that there was nothing wrong with vehicle. On May 11, 2001- after the warranty expired, dealership informed consumer that following components needed to be replaced: Both upper ball joints, right outer tie rod, and alignment. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Plymouth, MA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 032000

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Tie rod failure, power steering gear failed.

- Kensington, CT, USA

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