10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,220 miles

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problem #5

Jun 022003

Explorer

  • miles
When the consumer attempted to accelerate, the throttle became stuck in the idle position.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

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problem #4

Dec 222002

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer is having sudden acceleration problems.

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 262002

Explorer

  • miles
While giving acceleration at any speed and no warning accelerator pedal will get stuck, and it will be hard to stop vehicle. Dealer notified.

- Loundon, KY, USA

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problem #2

Dec 172001

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pedal and gas pedal are too close together and when trying to apply brakes, consumer applied gas pedal and ran into a dumpster.

- Appleton, WI, USA

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problem #1

Dec 172001

Explorer

  • miles
Gas pedal and brake pedal are too close together. When trying to apply brakes consumer stepped on gas pedal and ran into a dumpster.

- Appleton, WI, USA

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