5.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,350 miles

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problem #3

Jul 032007

Explorer 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,950 miles
I have a 2003 Ford Explorer that cuts off after take off, but while yielding to oncoming traffic or braking to make a turn. The steering column locks and the car must be brought to a full stop to place in park and restart. This is extremely dangerous. We have complained to our local dealer, dick masheter, who has been unable to duplicate. This problem has been happening since the vehicle was new, but happened twice yesterday.

- Columbus, OH, USA

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problem #2

May 202003

Explorer

  • 5,600 miles
When returning to vehicle consumer have intermittent problems of getting the vehicle started. After and hour or so vehicle would start up as if there was never a problem. This incident happened six times in the past.

- Antelope, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 102003

Explorer 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 500 miles
On numerous occasions my 2003 Ford Explorer XLT has stalled while driving.

- Woburn, MA, USA

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