10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

May 212014

Explorer

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The contact owns a 2008 Ford Explorer. While the vehicle was coming to a complete stop, a loud noise emitted from the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road, where the contact noticed that the rear driver side tire detached because two lug nuts fractured. The failure also recurred with the front passenger side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the lug nuts were replaced each time. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable.

- Lagrange, NC, USA

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problem #1

Jul 122014

Explorer 6-cyl

  • miles
2008 Ford Explorer. Consumer writes in regards to lug nuts and wheel issues. The consumer stated his son was driving, when the vehicle suddenly began to shimmy uncontrollably. Upon stopping, another motorist informed him, the right rear wheel was wobbling. The consumers son noticed two of the lugs had broken off. Further inspection revealed, only one lug nut was somewhat tight and the remaining lugs were stripped.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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