10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,429 miles

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problem #8

Oct 192000

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
No summary

- Schenectady, NY, USA

problem #7

Sep 102000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Engine replaced by dealer due to knocking at start up. New engine making same noise dealer says normal for that engine

- Kenner, LA, USA

problem #6

Sep 102000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Engine replaced by dealer due to knocking at start up. New engine making same noise dealer says normal for that engine

- Kenner, LA, USA

problem #5

Jan 152000

Explorer

  • miles
Start up makes clicking noise and sometimes won't start for a few minutes. Has done it too many times to count. The dealer cannot find anything wrong with it. They say it doesn't do it when they have it.

- Cleveland, TN, USA

problem #4

Aug 252000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Original engin replaced @10,000 mi. New engine making same knocking noise @ 3000 mi.dealer says this is normal. I don't think so. Nola

- Kenner, LA, USA

problem #3

Jun 012000

Explorer

  • miles
Engine makes throaty sound when both idling and accelerating. Dealer first recommended that the engine be replaced--then stated there was no problem and the noise was normal. I feel this is a problem that will persist and become worse and may endanger me and/or others. The manufacturer should replace the engine as originally suggested by the dealer.

- Duluth, GA, USA

problem #2

Feb 072000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Engines making knocking noise(lifters) has had two engines replaced since we have owned this vehicle-not including the original engine that was junk, too.

- Gas City, IN, USA

problem #1

Feb 012000

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When parked or driving at an speed vehicle will shut down, and lose all power without warning. The dealer has been contacted.

- Royal Oak, MI, USA