10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,759 miles

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problem #5

Dec 182007

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 187,673 miles
The bolt to brake caliper on the front passenger side fell out, causing the caliper to fall out and the wheel lock up. If I hadn't have been at a low speed it could have been disastrous for me, my one year old and other people.

- Perry, GA, USA

problem #4

Jun 102003

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,120 miles
When the brakes were applied, the left caliper returned the brake pad, which caused the pad to wear, and a squeaking noise was heard from the wheel. The consumer replaced the rear brake pad and left rear rotor. Dealer notified.

- Santee, CA, USA

problem #3

Nov 122002

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,000 miles
While driving, the consumer heard a noise and later discovered, the caliper was improperly adjusted. Dealer had been notified. Mr the consumer heard a noise while driving. When he had come to a complete stop, the vehicle was placed into reverse and the left front wheel immediately locked up and the tire rapidly deflated. When the wheel was removed, two bolts in the brake caliper was gone. The caliper assembly was wedged into the rim and tore a hole 1-2 inches in the rim of the wheel.

- Linexa, KS, USA

problem #2

Sep 012001

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Left side brake caliper fell off, causing wheels to lock up. This was a week after the passenger side was tightened by dealer due to noise in front end. Have all paperwork and also digital pictures. If the caliper would have dropped off on the freeway, it could have been a disaster....thanks.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #1

Oct 172000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
When applying brakes brake light came on indicating a malfunction within the system, pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision due to a defect in the front left brake caliper.

- North Arlington, NJ, USA