10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,667 miles

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problem #3

Feb 032006

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,000 miles
I had 2003 Ford Explorer that caught fire in my driveway, my car was backed in about 10 feet from house with tailgate open. The investigator from my insurance company is telling me it was an electrical fire in back inside drivers side of the vehicle. The fire destroyed the vehicle and I also have damages to my house and property.

- Red Bank, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Aug 032003

Explorer

  • 34,000 miles
While driving on a back country road at 15 to 20 mph vehicle suddenly burst into flames. Thick black smoke was billowing from the front right side of vehicle. Cause of fire was unknown at this time, and under investigation.

- Calgary, 00, USA

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problem #1

Aug 032003

Explorer

  • 34,000 miles
While driving on a back country road at 15 to 20 mph the vehicle suddenly burst into flames. Thick black smoke was billowing from the front right side of vehicle. Cause of fire was unknown at this time, and under investigation. Also, vehicle was a rental, and two consumers were in vehicle at time of incident.

- Calgary, 00, USA

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