10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,242 miles

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problem #4

Nov 262003

Explorer

  • 15,900 miles
The truck stalled while driving. When the incident occurred the truck lost all power steering and brakes. The dealership ran a diagnostic test but no failure code was found.

- Calabasas, CA, USA

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problem #3

Nov 262003

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was returned to dealer for bad idle and shut-off condition after placing vehicle in reverse or drive, dealer responded that the vehicle comes from the factory with a less than desirable idle and that there is no fix for. I believe that this should have been divulged. As I would not have bought this vehicle with such a problem.

- Hoover, AL, USA

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problem #2

Aug 112003

Explorer

  • miles
While driving the vehicle at any speed and without warning, the vehicle would stall out. This caused the driver to have the vehicle towed to the dealership. Please provide any additional details.

- Mount Vernon, TX, USA

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problem #1

Feb 152003

Explorer 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,497 miles
The vehicle lost power while driving, which caused the consumer to pull over. 2003 Ford Explorer lost power while driving, causing the driver to pull over.

- Orlando, FL, USA

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