10.0

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

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problem #5

May 232003

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1. engine stalls erratically when under acceleration ie: When entering freeway, etc. Ford acknowledges the problem, states does not know how to fix it. 2. brake failure in stop and go traffic. Vehicles currently has less than 10,000 miles on them. Both have same problems.

- Arnold, MO, USA

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problem #4

Jul 282002

Explorer

  • miles
The consumer stated that the brakes failed.

- Altadena, CA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 272002

Explorer

  • miles
Brakes failed!!. the brake pedal moved over and on top of the gas pedal. The pressure from the brake pedal caused the Explorer to move on it own, towards a group of people in the dallas convention center parking lot.S. I pressed on the brakes, fast and hard, and then the Explorer stopped. Moreover, the Explorer picked up speed until I stepped on the brakes. The 2002 Explorer was repaired under warranty by prestige Ford in garland Texas. I asked a reason for the brake to fail in a new Explorer. I stated that my family are afraid for lives and no longer want the SUV. Rick baker at pasadena Ford offered safety inspection, I in turn took to SUV in for an safety inspection, now safe.per Ford, I also stated my family I are afraid of Explorer, and want other Explorer drivers warned before lives are lost. Pasadena Ford dealer, brad wilson said that he will submit my complaint to Ford motors Corp. And mail a copy to me. To date not a no copy of the letter, or remibursment for out of pocket expense. The trip caused extreme financial hardship unable to pay leaseing company. To the leasing company is taking the Explorer for none payment. Please help. I mailed NHTSA a certified letter Aug.28, 2002, no response to as Oct. 14, 2002

- Altadena, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 272002

Explorer

  • miles
The brakes failed and the vehicle started moving on its own. Consumer pressed on the brakes fast and it was hard to stop vehicle. When consumer checked the brakes, it was noticed that the brake pedal moved over on top of the accelerator pedal. The pressure form the brake pedal caused the vehicle to move on its own. The brake lights remained on and in turn damaged the battery. Consumer would like for Ford to buy back the vehicle.

- Altadena, CA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 202002

Explorer

  • miles
Inside of the parking lot while traveling the pedal went all the way down to the floor. The dealership is aware of the problem corrective measure had been met. Nlm

- San Pedro, CA, USA

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