10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
100,714 miles

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problem #32

Jul 062016

Explorer

  • 2,931,000 miles
Transmission started slipping. Neutral is actually reverse over drive is neutral 2nd is od 1st is 2nd past 1st is 1st gear. When I move power lamp to off my headlights turn off. All of this haopened when I turned my vehicle on or when I was driving.

- Frankfort, IN, USA

problem #31

Aug 132010

Explorer

  • 113,850 miles
Hi, I'm not sure if this is the correct site for me to be writing but I bought a 1999 Ford Explorer from a dealer in new boston on or around 7/23/2010 it had 113,027 miles on it, I was told it was fully inspected with no issues and they put a safety inspection sticker on it. On 8/13/2010 I droped said Ford off at auto fair Ford in manchester, N.H. to have the vehicle checked out with appr. 113850 miles on it and they found multiple safety failures and violations such as bad bad ball joints, emergency brake was inoperable, brake line leaks and worn brakes that could not have past inspection amoung other safety inspection issues. It ended up costing me about $2700for mostly safety repairs.how can a safety inspector issue a safety sticker with these problems" do I have any kind of recourse and if so to whom or to what Agency could I contact" thank you for any and all help [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Epsom, NH, USA

problem #30

Nov 102007

Explorer

  • 120,000 miles
Front and rear ball joints went bad.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #29

Nov 192003

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,000 miles
While traveling downhill, the vehicle began to swing violently when the brakes were applied. At the time of the incident, the consumer was pulling a 5X 10 single axle trailer on the back of the vehicle

- Waterford, MI, USA

problem #28

Mar 022000

Explorer

  • miles
Several problems with 1999 Ford Explorer eddie bauer edition. When the vehicle was turned right, the windshield wipers would come on, the right rear tire had blown, there was a whine noise, a leaking on the garage floor along with a burning smell when the vehicle was shutoff, it was discovered the front axle seal needed to be replaced. Check engine light had come on and the heat gauge showed hot, the dealer determined it was the thermostat. The engine surged, the light emitting the display had gone out, there was a problem with the right front hub assembly/axle seal.

- Athens, IL, USA

problem #27

Jul 272002

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
I was on the moterway {uk} towing a Caravan I was doing 45/50 mph truck past me by and made us sway I gained control and then the car&Caravan started bouncing. Caravan parted from the car and then we flipped over on to the passinger side and then rolled onto the roof across 3 lanes.

- Rochdale, AK, USA

problem #26

Jul 252002

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Truck is subject to vibration when driven highway speeds. Several components that relate to control and stability were replaced by dealership with no change incondition. Owner is concerned about losing control with no warning.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #25

Jan 312002

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer is having problems with the vehicle's suspension.

- E. Hampstead, NH, USA

problem #24

Nov 032000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Vehicle has been serviced twice for a front end alignment within 20 days of each other.

- Abilene, TX, USA

problem #23

Jun 152000

Explorer

  • miles
While driving in the left lane, consumer states that vehicle would sway into the right lane, very hard to control the steering, the suspension is not stable, also, rear axle was replaced.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #22

Jun 222001

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving in overdrive at 50 mph and going up an incline, vehicle vibrates erratically. Problem has not been remedied. O2 sensor failed and was replaced. Fuel pressure regulator failed and was replaced. Consumer stated that the dealer can not do anything to fix the problem, which seems to be a manufacturer defect.

- Yukon, PA, USA

problem #21

Mar 012001

Explorer

  • miles
When going up a hill at 55-60 mph in overdrive there is a vibration sensation. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated it was normal.

- Yukon, PA, USA

problem #20

Jan 312002

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer is having problems with the vehicle's suspension.

- E. Hampstead, NH, USA

problem #19

Nov 032000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Vehicle has been serviced twice for a front end alignment within 20 days of each other.

- Abilene, TX, USA

problem #18

Jun 152000

Explorer

  • miles
While driving in the left lane, consumer states that vehicle would sway into the right lane, very hard to control the steering, the suspension is not stable, also, rear axle was replaced.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #17

Apr 011999

Explorer

  • miles
While driving at 45 mph and above vehicle wanders all over the road, and is very difficult to control. This wandering is worse under windy conditions. Consumer has contacted dealership, and was informed that vehicle' handling is typical of sport utility vehicles. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #16

Apr 062001

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When roads were wet vehicle started to fishtail. Consumer had an accident while driving 65-70mph in rain. Vehicle started to fishtail, spun 180' went down an embankment then hit a tree. Consumer could not control vehicle. Vehicle was totalled. On December 15, 2000 consumer had a similar accident, road was wet, hit a patch of slushy snow, vehicle went into tailspin, and rolled over, damage was around $ 4500. Tires were Firestone wilderness, P235/70R16.

- Canton, MI, USA

problem #15

Jun 022000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Vehicle does not handle well in any wet weather it slips and slides.

- Hamilton, NJ, USA

problem #14

Jan 052001

Explorer

  • miles
It admits noise from front right wheel between 0-30 mph. Has not contacted dealer yet.

- Goldcanyon, AZ, USA

problem #13

Nov 152000

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
The vehicle became very unstable when the consumer turned the steering wheel to the right gradually.

- Gilroy, CA, USA

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