3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,746 miles

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problem #3

Mar 182005

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,000 miles
Vehicle is a 2002 Ford eddie bauer Explorer. Vehicle was driving on expressway when will changing lanes to pass a slower moving vehicle, our vehicle began to uncontrollibly excellerate and continue to excellerate pushing the car toward speeds in excess of 70 miles per hour. Engine continued to race. An emergency stopping of the vehilce was brought under control after putting car into neutral, applying brakes and getting off of the road. The vehicle had to be towed to westfiled Ford dealer ship where they are inspecting the throddle and other parts estimated cost to repair $400. Have not picked up vehicle yet for full description of problem.

- Western Springs, IL, USA

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problem #2

Jan 222004

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,239 miles
Sticking throttle cable. Caused engine to idle high.

- Highland, MI, USA

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problem #1

May 152003

Explorer 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,000 miles
When I am trying to put the Explorer into park I have a hard time. It takes me several minutes and much frustration to get it into park. It seems to be getting worse, harder to get into park. This could be a safety issue.

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

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