10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
70,985 miles

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problem #3

Jan 292004

Explorer

  • miles
While driving 35 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer took vehicle to dealer four times. The first time mechanic replaced an air bypass valve. The second time mechanic reset computer module. The third and fourth times mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The driver took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic can not duplicate the problem.

- Greenville, NC, USA

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problem #2

Nov 272003

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,000 miles
Intermittent problems of getting the 2003 Ford Explorer vehicle to start. After an hour or so vehicle would start up as if there was never a problem. This incident happened more than 4 times in the past.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 252003

Explorer

  • miles
The ignition, seats and other electrical features did not work, due to a faulty sensor module, dealer replaced the module twice, however the problem recurred.

- Horse Cave, KY, USA

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