10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,500 miles

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problem #2

Sep 102024

Explorer

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS, traction control, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test was performed. The contact stated that the brake lines were flushed, and brake fluid was added to the vehicle; however, the failure returned several days after the repair. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic where an ABS pump fault code was retrieved. The contact was then informed that the part needed to repair the vehicle was on backorder. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Cypress, TX, USA

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problem #1

Jul 092013

Explorer

  • 16,000 miles
I was parked on a driveway which was elevated and had a steep slope down to the road. I put the car in reverse and when I tried to brake the brakes did not function. I could not stop the car and hit a tree.

- Swanzey, NH, USA

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