10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,667 miles

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problem #3

May 292005

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2000, Ford. Contact's vehicle caught on fire. The fires started in the transmission. It was first noticed when it was coming out of the engine compartment. The contact lost power prior to the fire. It was a fuel fire because it had to do with the transmission fluid.

- Louistown, PA, USA

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problem #2

Jun 042003

Explorer

  • 92,000 miles
Transmission fuel line broke and leaked fuel onto the muffler and catalytic converter while driving.

- Ridgeley, WV, USA

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problem #1

May 032002

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle becomes hesitant, and jumps. Took to dealer, and dealer had repairs done on vehicle. Transmission was replaced. However, vehicle leaks. Took to dealer again. Dealer stated that transmission has to be replaced a second time.

- Levittown, NY, USA

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