10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,000 miles

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problem #2

Sep 022020

Explorer

  • miles
My car has airbag light on and I have constant problems with the fuel system, and a few electrical problems.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

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problem #1

Mar 252015

Explorer

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owned a 2009 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly traveled off the road and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy and the front driver's seat belt buckle failed to lock properly. The driver suffered a fractured rib, bruised lung, and a broken tooth. In addition, the contact sustained an injury to the forehead. Medical attention was received. A police and a fire report were filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Oceana, WV, USA

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