9.7

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

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problem #2

Aug 152003

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 300 miles
I have had my Explorer since May 27. It had 11 miles on it when I bought it. The first time it would not start it had 300 miles on it. Eventually I did get it started, brought it to Ford and they could not find a problem. The 2nd time the same thing happened I had 2300 miles on it. I had it towed to Ford. When it got to Ford it started and they could not find a problem. This happened again at 2500 miles and 2700 miles. Ford still has it now. They have had it for a week and still do not know what is wrong with it. The problem occurred on June 5, July 8, July 25 and August 21. So far all work has been warranty but I have been without my vehicle 21 days in the 3 months I have owned it.

- Oswego, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jan 052003

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,000 miles
The remote door auto lock does not always work when remote pushed. This happens very often and with both remotes. When this problem exists, the radio gets crackly too. Been to Ford in Plymouth, mn but can't find problem. If I should need to use in an emergency, this could be a major problem.

- Coon Rapids, MN, USA

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