3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,500 miles

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problem #1

Aug 152008

Explorer

  • 36,500 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph in rainy weather conditions. The front and rear windshield glass exhibited a film and dirt build up from the windshield wipers which resulted in poor visibility. The front and rear windshield wipers were replaced on two separate occasions. The contact stated that an independent mechanic replaced the front windshield wipers. The failure mileage was 36,500. The current mileage was 59,100.

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