8.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,500 miles

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problem #2

Mar 162004

(reported on)

Explorer

  • 1,000 miles
Vehicle stalled intermittently. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and left it there for 30 days. Dealer was not able to duplicate the problem.

- New Carrolton, MD, USA

problem #1

Feb 042004

(reported on)

Explorer

  • 8,000 miles
When driving at 40 mph vehicle jerked and then stalled. When stopping at a red light the lights on the gauges came on. Consumer had to put vehicle in park, then restart it. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership. Also, consumer test drove vehicle with the mechanic, but the problem recurred.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA