10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,000 miles

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problem #1

Aug 282003

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles
Consumer complained about air bag problems. When the consumer closed the passengers door, the side air bag deployed while the vehicle was not running. Manufacturer was contacted and stated that they will call the dealership and then they will call consumer back. The incident occurred when the door was slammed by the consumer's daughter.

- Glenwood Landing, NY, USA

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