7.4

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,208 miles

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problem #5

Jul 272003

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,040 miles
I own a 2000 Ford Explorer with 36,000 miles. For the past week the vehicle shuts off with no warning. It has done it 7 times now; it as if someone threw a switch. It does not seem to have a pattern of occurrence. It has done it on acceleration coasting and braking. This is a very dangerous problem because at high speeds the power steering shuts off and it is difficult to get off the road. Once off the road, you have to put it in park, will not start in neutral, and it starts right back up.

- Altoona, PA, USA

problem #4

Jan 302001

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle failed to start. Also, while driving 55 mph, vehicle decelerated without prior warning causing loss of power. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of problem. Transmission was replaced.

- Ondian, NY, USA

problem #3

Nov 292000

Explorer

  • miles
While driving at normal speed vehicle died, no steering/ no brakes. Consumer was almost killed.

- Orange, CA, USA

problem #2

Jun 162000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
While driving SUV up steep grade, it started to sputter. When crossiing 4 lane highway, it stalled and the "check engine light" came on. Restarted and continued to stall several times. Finally after several start / stalls it quit completely and would not restart. Took to nearest (was 2 hours from home) Ford dealership and found nothing wrong with it after it finally would start. I don't feel safe in this SUV at all. I have to 2 small children and am afraid to take another vacation in it!

- Clarksburg, WV, USA

problem #1

Sep 222000

Explorer

  • miles
While driving explore engine check lights come on, and the Explorer just stopped.. after a few seconds, the Explorer will start again. This has been happened every single week for about a month. The dealership was not able to correct this Explorer will to be towed to the dealership.

- Miami, FL, USA