10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,480 miles

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problem #5

Sep 012012

Explorer

  • miles
2002 Ford Explorer. Consumer writes in regards to a bolt under the front seat that can break causing the seat to move back and forth the consumer would like his vehicle repaired at no charge, even though it is 2002, and not included in recall# 03V281000, which he did reference.

- South River, NJ, USA

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problem #4

Mar 172005

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer received recall 03V281000 concerning high back seat. No parts were available.

- Bonne Terre, MO, USA

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problem #3

May 262004

Explorer

  • 19,400 miles
The reclining bolt for the driver side seat has broke. The dealer has replaced the part, however the problem still exist. Please provide additional information.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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problem #2

Mar 132004

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles
Vehicle was rear-ended while stopped at a traffic light. Driver and front passenger seats broke sending front seat passengers back. Rear seat passenger was hit by front seat passenger seat and broke her jaw in 3 places. Front seat passengers suffered splits in their heads, driver had a fractured back, and passenger suffered dizziness and neck injuries.

- Warrenton, VA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 142003

(reported on)

Explorer

  • 46,000 miles
The passenger side seat rocks back and forth while driving. Consumer believes some bolts are loose.

- Markham, IL, USA

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