7.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,333 miles

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problem #3

Jun 012003

Explorer 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 22,000 miles
: the contact stated the vehicle has intermittently stalled possibly due to outdoor heat. The vehicle stalled or would not start on nine different occasions. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer after each incident where the inertia switch, the fuel pump and the PCM module were changed. This problem occurred eight times while the vehicle stopped, while it was started, at an intersection, and once with the vehicle in motion at 35 mph. The contact also stated the gas storage tank had developed a hole and was leaking gas.

- Lexington, KY, USA

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problem #2

Dec 012004

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gas guage will drop to empty and the digital readout will say that there are 0 miles to empty even though I have a quarter of a tank left. If I wait a little nit it will slowly go back up to where it belongs. I called dealer and they said they know nothing of this default and don;T know how to fix it.

- Bridgeport, WV, USA

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problem #1

Dec 152001

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer stated that while driving the fuel sending unit is not working properly and the vehicle will run out without warning. Dealer notified

- Lumberton, NC, USA

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