10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 1
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Dec 102001

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer stated during a rollover the seat belts did not work properly, and passenger was ejected from vehicle, vehicle was hit and rolled over, consumers wife was ejected resulting in a fatality. ODI spoke to husband and he assumed his wife was wearing the seatbelt. Wife was driving and during event was thrown out the passenger's side window. There was no witness to the wife wearing the belt.cw

- Olive Hill, KY, USA

problem #2

Mar 062002

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While sitting at an intersection another vehicle rearended consumer's vehicle, and driver's side seatbelt assembly fell apart from the wall inside of the vehicle. The seat belt fell apart on collision because it was improperly installed at factory.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #1

May 242001

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A rollover crash by traveling at 35 mph on a gravel road. Dealer / manufacturer were notified, waiting on manufacturer's response. Seat belt failed.

- Welth, OK, USA