10.0

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

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problem #3

May 232003

Explorer

  • miles
The upper ball joints and lower ball joints were warped.

- Albertville, AL, USA

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problem #2

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 #1

Jul 232001

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
The truck's ball joint and suspension was lose starting at 30,000 miles. Replaced 10 months later by dealer. Truck difficult to control during this time, but we thought it was the recalled tires.

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

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