10.0

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

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problem #5

Jan 082002

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
While traveling and without any indication steering wheel locked up, making it difficult to steer.

- Alexndria, VA, USA

problem #4

Aug 112001

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer's daughter was traveling about 65mph on highway traffic was heavy and vehicles were traveling fast. There was another vehicle in front of the lane. Steering column and brakes weren't functioning. Consumer continued to travel, and she hit guardrail on side, and went onto grass area. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Laredo, TX, USA

problem #3

Sep 242000

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There were no warning lights on the dash when consumer turned on turning signal switch and steering column started smoking, and smoke was coming out of the hazard lights switch. Consumer stated smoke stopped when turning signal was turned off.

- Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

problem #2

Mar 162000

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering wheel vibrates because transfer case is cycling too frequently.

- Duluth, GA, USA

problem #1

Jan 231999

Explorer

  • miles
Windshield wipers would go on or off on by themselves. Would sometimes stop in middle of operation. Vehicle would fail to start if steering wheel is not in correct position. The signal lever will not operate properly if the wheels are slightly turned.

- Schohar, NY, USA