4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,000 miles

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problem #2

Jan 212008

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Crack developed without apparent cause in plastic panel below the rear window. I've noticed this in many other Explorer of similar years.

- Avon, IN, USA

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problem #1

Apr 062007

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
2003 Ford Explorer. The back door panel that has the Ford emblem on it is cracked in half from the top to the bottom next to the emblem. I see many of them like this. Ford wants me to pay for this defect. It's their defect. Updated 09/16/08.

- Land O Lakes, FL, USA

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