10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,340 miles

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problem #8

Jan 272006

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles
: the contact stated the vehicle experienced a problem with hesitation when the speed was kept constant. The dealership replaced the mass air flow sensor. The hesitation problem continued, the vehicle was returned to the dealership which was unable to duplicate the problem. While backing into the driveway the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Although the brakes were applied the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle hit the contact's home resulting in a neck sprain injury. The acceleration continued until the shifter was moved into drive. The dealership was unable to determine the cause of the acceleration. Also, contact complained that ABS light was on and pedal felt stiff. Vehicle ran rough. In addition, removed and installed automatic transmission main control valve body.

- Newport, MI, USA

problem #7

Sep 292005

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 41,550 miles
Engine cut off while running, when I turned on high beams. Engine rpms and engine accelerated, when I turned on high beams loss control of acceleration, when fog lights were turned on. Message center flashed "check transmission", O/D off (overdrive off) flashed, when fog light were turned on.

- Purcellville, VA, USA

problem #6

Dec 062004

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 18,031 miles
At times, with the cruise control off, if any button is pressed, the vehicle rapidly accelerates.

- Kyle, TX, USA

problem #5

Aug 012004

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer lost control of vehicle and an accident occurred. The vehicle began to shake from right to left. The consumer could not control the vehicle. The vehicle was moving on it's own. The air bags did not deploy. The consumer crashed into the border wall, spun around, and stopped on the other side.

- Hartsdale, NY, USA

problem #4

Aug 192003

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 21,000 miles
The vehicle stalled while driving at 40 mph. The consumer had the vehicle towed. The vehicle would not restart. The fuel pump was replaced. The anti theft light had come on along with the RPM's going up. The problem could not be found. The valve boot and the solenoid was replaced. Soon after, the vehicle died again twice after two repair attempts.

- Menomonee Falls, WI, USA

problem #3

Jun 112004

Explorer

  • miles
While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

- Streator, IL, USA

problem #2

May 182003

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 609 miles
Vehicle rolled backward with keys removed and Ford said no defect found.

- N Matewan, WV, USA

problem #1

Apr 302003

(reported on)

Explorer

  • 11,000 miles
When the vehicle was backed out of a parking lot it suddenly accelerated. The vehicle took off backwards and hit a tree.

- Melburne, FL, USA