10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,000 miles

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problem #2

May 012008

Explorer

  • 65,000 miles
Needed lower tierod ends replaced and it was discovered that both rear coil springs were rusted and broken.

- Beaver Dams, NY, USA

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problem #1

Mar 282007

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 79,000 miles
My Ford Explorer lost control while on the highway. While changing lanes the vehicle would not straighten. The truck fishtailed several time before spinning out. Vehicles crashed into retaining wall. Tie rod was broken on the driver's side.

- Miami, FL, USA

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