10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,336 miles

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problem #1

Jan 162003

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 437 miles
While driving and without warning a loud clinking noise can be heard. The dealer is aware of the problem. Squeeling noise from motor. Transmission lurched and would not engage. Transmission and transfer case had to be flushed. Replace steering shaft for clinking noise. Clockspring replaced.

- Troy, MI, USA

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