4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,667 miles

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problem #3

Jan 212003

Explorer

  • 40,000 miles
The roof rack (which was factory equipment) separated from the roof of the vehicle. The consumer felt that the rack was liable to come off and cause damage to motorist driving behind his vehicle. Also the ABS light illuminated intermittently and stayed on. The consumer had the ABS problem repaired several times already. The manufacturers was aware of the problem.

- Eatonville, WA, USA

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problem #2

Jan 152003

Explorer

  • 40,000 miles
The roof rack (which was factory equipment) separated from the roof of the vehicle. The consumer felt that the rack was liable to come off and cause damage to motorist driving behind his vehicle. Also the ABS light illuminated on intermittently and stayed on. The consumer had the ABS problem repaired several times already. The manufacturers was aware of the problem.

- Eatonville, WA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 302002

Explorer

  • miles
While driving the vehicle at 15mph the spare tire cable split and the tire collapse, dealer has been notified. Nlm

- Boomer, NC, USA

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