10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,080 miles

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problem #5

Jul 082014

Explorer

  • 22,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. While driving in inclement weather at an unknown speed, water leaked down the rear driver and rear passenger seat belts. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 22,000.

- Woodbourne, NY, USA

problem #4

Aug 282014

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 72,000 miles
I was driving down the street at around 20 mph when there were cars that suddenly stopped. When I was braking I felt as if the steering was allowing me to turn and it happened so fast I felt as if I lost braking power. Then I hit the car in front of me hard.

- Gurabo, PR, USA

problem #3

Sep 062014

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • 36,648 miles
My vehicle was parked in the driveway, where it had been since the previous day. I opened the front drivers side door and got into the car. I put the keys into the ignition switch and started the vehicle. At this point I closed the drivers side door. At this moment I heard a loud "pop" sound. I looked into the rear view mirror and saw a large hole in the glass of the upper center portion of the rear window. Upon further inspection the remaining glass was shattered and spider webbed. There was glass on the ground outside the vehicle as well as in the rear compartment of the car.

- New Durham, NH, USA

problem #2

Mar 152012

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 11,000 miles
The chrome on the vehicle (back panel, wheels, door handles, grill and side bumpers) are all corroding. Ford is denying any responsibility saying it is "environmental" even though the vehicle is less than 8 months old. The vehicle will inevitably rust compromising the value and safety.

- Westminster, CO, USA

problem #1

Feb 012011

Explorer

  • 5 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving through dirt or water, particles would seep into the vehicle on the drivers side. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repair to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 11,000.

- Mason, MI, USA