7.5
pretty bad- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 6,800 miles
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The radio display has gone out on my 1999 Ford Explorer mach stereo system. (it's been out for about a year.) the radio still plays but the display is unreadable. This is a known issue and very common problem that has been reported at the internet newsgroup rec.autos.makers.Ford.Explorer. Ford claims the fix is replacing the radio at a cost of $600. The radio works fine except for the display therefore an entire radio replacement at $600 is needless and wasteful. As a known defect, shouldn't this be covered above and beyond the warranty period?
- Cypress, TX, USA
Cd player failed and was replaced.
- Fayetteville, NC, USA
The cd player was displaying an error message, dealer found cd exchanger shipping clip still in place, dealer removed clip.
- Reno, NV, USA
The cd player was displaying an error message, dealer found cd exchanger shipping clip still in place, dealer removed clip.
- Reno, NV, USA
While signaling for a left lane change signal does not work. But, consumer can hear static coming from radio when signaling left.
- Sterling Park, VA, USA
PE00020, orginial equipment with 1999 Ford Explorer, tire size P23575R15. While driving the front end shakes very hard, and on all tires there are lumps forming and making a whistling noise. There was a constant noise in the front of the vehicle, dealer has replaced the following to remedy the problem: Drivesahft, lower control arms, left upper ball joint, lower steering shaft on two occasions, front shaft, lower ball joints, outer tie rod ends, power steering pump and rack, left upper ball joint and finally the arm bushing that was hitting the frame. Brakes were pulsating, dealer machined the front rotors. There was a delay in starting the vehicle, dealer stated this was normal. Radio had no display lights, dealer installed a new radio. The rear brake light burnt out, dealer replaced the bulb. The parking brake sometimes would not release, dealer could not duplicate the problem. The check engine light illuminated. The rear wiper was not cleaning, dealer replaced the wiper arm and blade.
- Salem, MA, USA
Radio volume adjust itself automatically.
- Roseland, LA, USA
Brake lights do not stay on when brakes are applied. Lights come on, but go back out while brakes are still being applied. Dealer has seen vehicle, and said that it is normal. Brake switch has been replaced 6 times and power booster has been replaced with no remedies, brake pedal makes a popping noise when released. Message center, miles per gallon, is inaccurate and has been replaced, however consumer states it still does not work. Rear suspension squeaks and groans over bumps, consumer states there is too much roll stiffness built into suspension, alignment checked and toe set due to vehicle wandering. Water leaks inside door frames. Automatic transmission is reluctant to downshift unless the accelerator is pressed flat to the floor. Inside rear view mirrow mounted too low. Consumer states squeaks and rattles show up all the time in the interior of the vehicle, rattles in dash, drivers door area, and B pillar. Cd changer jammed twice. Limited emblem replaced twice. Speedometer reads too fast.
- Kent, WA, USA
There are already 4-5 things wrong with this brand new vehicle. I had to have the cd replaced, the driver's side was making noise due to lack of lubrication, the cruise control was recalled, and the part has still not come in as promised, the window seal keep coming off, the heating system is too hot at low setting and too cold at low setting.
- Vancouver, WA, USA
- Granville, OH, USA