10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
18 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,446 miles

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problem #4

Feb 181999

Explorer

  • miles
The air bag sensors for side air bag was missing. This caused frontal airbags not work like they should. The air bag light indicator on instrument panel came on. Had taken to dealer & informed by mechanic the cause of problem could not be located.

- Prestonsburg, KY, USA

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problem #3

Aug 201999

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
This vehicle was hit in the rear end by another vehicle at about 30 mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, also the front drivers seat collapsed, when welds holding seat frame failed, throwing the driver foward into the steering wheel, then falling backward. Dealer has been contacted.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

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problem #2

Apr 151999

Explorer 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Air bag light keeps coming on while driving. Have taken to dealer at 5 different times for repair. Each time mechanic repaired it, 2 months later, the air bag light came on again.

- Sugarland, TX, USA

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problem #1

Mar 251999

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer's air bag did not deploy in an accident.

- Pacifica, CA, USA

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