2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,400 miles

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problem #5

Apr 012021

Explorer

  • miles
Transmission went out while driving on expressway speed limit was75 mph on cruise control

- Overland Park, KS, USA

problem #4

Sep 112018

Explorer

  • 100,000 miles
Throttle body issues, intermittent stahls, pedal suring forward when accelerated. This is a huge safety risk and from what I have read a defect in the 2009 Ford models. My truck is in the middle of the repair and I do not have an extended warranty and I believe Ford should pay for the expenses of repairing this defect.

- San Tan Valley, AZ, USA

problem #3

Jun 172018

Explorer

  • 135,000 miles
The shifter does not stay in place. The car does not stay in gear. It will roll backwards because the pin in shifter is not working.

- Derry, NH, USA

problem #2

Feb 022017

Explorer

  • 60,000 miles
Car often fills with a strong sulfur (egg like) smell. Very noticeable after long trips or very hot days. This has been happening for several years.

- Newport News, VA, USA

problem #1

Sep 012011

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • 67,000 miles
I have found out that it is a common issue that Ford has a problem on several of its models that the sun visor mirror pops out when you try to use it as a shade. This is a dangerous situation for a driver while driving in heavy traffic to have this surprise distraction. My wife almost ran off the road when it happened. I currently have it taped up on drivers side and now it happened on the passenger side. Ford will not replace with any discount leaving the owner in a precarious situation. I guess once someone has a wreck maybe then Ford will do a recall.

- Charleston, AR, USA