3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,000 miles

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problem #3

Feb 112008

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While pulling out of local wal-mart parking lot in reverse an explosion that rocked my Explorer cross utility vehicle created some panic for my wife and myself. Upon checking the vehicle I noticed that the front left tire had exploded from one side of the rim to the other rendering the tire to be completely ruin. The rim was intact.

- Caguas P.R., PR, USA

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problem #2

Jan 132007

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 96,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer. After installing two new tires on the front of the vehicle the contact heard a thumping sound while driving. The dealer stated that the sound was caused by the difference in tread between the new tires and older rear tires, causing the front differential and transfer case to fail. The current and failure mileages were 96,000.

- St.Louis, MO, USA

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problem #1

Jan 142005

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle started vibrating without warning the driver was able to pull over. The driver noticed the right side tire tread separated from the wheel. The driver was able to change the tire. The tire was a Goodyear. Please provide additional information on the serial and dot number.

- Melbourne Beach, FL, USA

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