6.9

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,945 miles

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problem #4

Mar 032003

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,780 miles
Failure of rack and pinion and steering shaft on 4-3-03; same problem occurring on 12-12-2003.

- Burlington, NC, USA

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problem #3

May 162000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer states the rear end of vehicle makes a growling noise, the dealer replaced the ring and pinion gear, dealer also replaced the pinion seal.

- Reno, NV, USA

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problem #2

Feb 142002

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 15mph and without warning front tire collapsed. Mechanic stated that upper ball joint was missing a nut which caused brand new tire to collapse. Dealer replaced broken right lower ball joint, brake hose, wheel speed sensor and rack/pinion unit.

- Seguin, TX, USA

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problem #1

May 162000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer states the rear end of vehicle makes a growling noise, the dealer replaced the ring and pinion gear, dealer also replaced the pinion seal.

- Reno, NV, USA

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