3.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,333 miles

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problem #3

Mar 272012

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle did not come equipped with child safe locks and the contact was concerned with the lack of having the safety feature. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The contact had not experienced a failure. The current mileage was 66,000.

- Bellevue, NE, USA

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problem #2

Dec 052010

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • 69,000 miles
This problem is very stressful on a senior citizen with a heart condition who's heart is functioning at 60% and on medication everyday. Upper back hatch has factory defect crack next to the lock, in the last couple of months it has been unlocking itself at random, while sitting still or driving. No injuries, muggings, theft, kidnapping of grandchildren and/ or escape or theft of four children yet!!!. I do not have the extra monies to fix..it is Ford factory defect that I see on Explorer everywhere. I have contacted them, and they still claim no safety issue.

- Maidens, VA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 102010

Explorer

  • 70,000 miles
While trying to put my 2005 Ford Explorer in reverse, the gear shift broke within the steering column. After looking online, I found this to be a common problem.

- Kingsport, TN, USA

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