4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,500 miles

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problem #2

Mar 222004

Explorer 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,000 miles
While driving at 70mph, flat, smooth road, I felt and heard a "thud" from left front area of vehicle, followed by high pitched squeel, pulled off road and did a visual check & found nothing out of place, or any loose or missing pieces. Pulled back onto highway, slowly increasing speed, everything seemed fine. After 5 to 6 miles I had to apply breaks hard, vehicle pulled abruptly to the left as I pulled back to right it pulled very hard to right w/ a grinding noise, had to slow to 30 mph to maintain control until reaching a service facility. Upon inspection the mechanic found the left front hub bearing had failed, he explained it would have become uncontrolable if I continued to drive it. Hub bearing was replaced with a new unit, old part is still available, I have sealed in box replacement came in.

- Evansville, IN, USA

problem #1

Aug 042000

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
The front end noise persists even after both front hubs and front seals were replaced during two seperate service calls. The wiper sensor/motor was replaced before windshield wipers started coming on without warning since the dealer told me that would happen..the dealer has been very helpful and upfront, but the front end noise still persists and it is quite annoying to have to keep going back for the same symptoms. I have heard this has been a common complaint in this area.

- Burlington, IA, USA