4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,531 miles

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problem #6

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

problem #5

Feb 102005

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
Vehicle had been to the repair shop three times for the pads and rotors being defective. Also, seemed to be an issue with other consumers. The consumer stated that the brakes squeak even after the repair.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 032003

Explorer

  • miles
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning left driver side wheel has a squeaking noise while applying the brakes.

- Rustburg, VA, USA

problem #3

Feb 052001

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Reports of early brake repalcement (between 15 & 25,000 mi) have been made to me, including those by the dealer's service consultant. Due to Ford's poor record with the tire recall notice, I am convince that inadequate brake pads are installed during manfufacturing to save money. Thus premature wear & failure results. I am sending Ford a letter requesting reimbursement for a non-warranteable item.

- Stamford, CT, USA

problem #2

Sep 151999

Explorer

  • miles
Brake pads replaced, causing noise.

- Roseland, LA, USA

problem #1

Sep 021999

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Had heard a high pitch squealing noise. Brakes became mushy. Heard a clunking noise, brakes still mushy. Finally no brakes at all. A bolt fell out of brake pads. Entire brakes system became damaged.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA