4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,000 miles

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problem #1

Aug 102010

Explorer

  • 28,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when the rear lift-gate would not close. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic test and the technician stated that the metal hinges were cracked and had to be replaced. The technician was able to close the lift-gate and advised the contact not to reopen it. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.

- Greenville, MS, USA