10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,442 miles

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problem #5

Apr 072000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Dealer claims not to know how to fix problem. No safety defect listed in summary.

- New Boston, MI, USA

problem #4

Mar 021999

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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

problem #3

Feb 122000

Explorer

  • miles
Been back to dealer numerous times. Chronic problems with this product. No safety defect listed in summary.

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #2

Nov 041999

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
No summary

- Lake City, MI, USA

problem #1

Jul 231999

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield washer intermittently comes on its own. Airbag and seatbelt lights stay on.

- Bamberg, SC, USA