10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,810 miles

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problem #3

Oct 212004

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,430 miles
1) driving the vehicle normally in everyday conditions. 2) the vehicle did not idle when the gas pedal was released, the engine died out losing all power, making it difficult to stop. 3) the idle air control valve and gasket was replaced, part # yu3Z-9F715-aa, old part is available.

- Crown Point, IN, USA

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problem #2

Apr 112000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer was traveling at 30mph and lost braking power. Dealer inspected vehicle & found a brake line problem. Dealer didn't have parts & they have to come off assembly line to fix it.

- Floral Park, NY, USA

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problem #1

Dec 291999

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While turning onto a side road at night, consumer encountered another vehicle that was blocking the road with no lights on. The other driver was helping someone on the side of the road. Consumer tried to swerve and ran into the other driver's left side of the car. Consumer immediately smelled a funny smell. Got out of the car, and about minute later noticed a trickle of fire under the hood. Two minutes later, the whole car was in flames. Air bags did not deploy at impact.

- Wadsworth, OH, USA

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