3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,395 miles

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problem #3

Nov 072007

(reported on)

Explorer 6-cyl

  • miles
1999 Ford Explorer with recall parts not available. Consumer states that the dealer told him the recall parts would not be available until January 2008. Dealer did not disconnect the cruise control and told the consumer it was not a big deal. The consumer had some brake work done and he soon discovered the caliper mounting bracket bolts were loose and one of the bolts was missing.

- Albion, NY, USA

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problem #2

Apr 292007

Explorer 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,185 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. While driving 25 mph on a sunny day heard and felt a bump. She observed from the rearview mirror that there was a tire in the road and realized it was the emergency spare tire. There was a broken bolt found with the tire in the street. The consumer stated the bolt, cable, and suspension mechanism was apparently rusty and worn. The number of cylinders were unavailable. The failure was 82,185, and the current mileage is 82,189. The consumer provided the repair invoice. The dealer stated replaced front and rear brakes, rotors and serviced caliper. The dealer also replaced the spare tire. Updated 05/23/07

- Arlington Heights, IL, USA

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problem #1

Sep 112003

Explorer

  • 45,000 miles
While driving 35 mph brakes locked up. This caused damage to the rotors and the calipers. Consumer managed to pull over.

- Newark, OH, USA

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