10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,500 miles

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problem #2

Nov 292003

Explorer 8-cyl

  • 35,000 miles
The vehicle didn't come equipped with an extended head rest for the driver/passenger side seats. This caused the occupants heads to fling backwards with force when vehicle was rear ended. Both occupants in the front seats sustained severe sore necks, and headaches.

- Kennett Square, PA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 192001

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Seatback does not protect against whiplash. For people 6 feet or taller, vehicle does not have adjustable head rests.

- Thorn Hill, CD, USA

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