5.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,000 miles

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problem #1

Sep 202007

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 18,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the two rear rotors rusted two inches from the top. The rear rotors, rear brakes, and parking brake disintegrated due to the corrosion from the rotors. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the corrosion; however, all the components were replaced. The failure mileage was 18,000 and current mileage was 19,000. Updated 03/14/08.

- Ashland, OH, USA

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