3.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,313 miles

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problem #4

Jun 052024

Explorer

  • 39,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, there was an abnormal exhaust odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the odor was present while driving. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the left exhaust flex pipes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was advised by the dealer that the manufacturer had issued a Customer Satisfaction Program: 21E11 -?" Left side Exhaust Flexible Pipe(s) and Left side Catalytic Converter inspection and replacement (Engine and Engine Cooling), however, the vehicle was no longer covered under warranty. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

- Hernando Beach, FL, USA

problem #3

Dec 052023

Explorer

  • 82,253 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys, where it was diagnosed and determined that the EVAP system was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 82,253.

- Garner, NC, USA

problem #2

Jul 112022

Explorer

  • 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle failed to move and was seized. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed the transfer case, gear, transmission, and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

- Hamden, OH, USA

problem #1

Aug 162021

Explorer

  • miles
The overheating temp light keeps coming on for no reason. Vehicle has been to Rob Smith Ford seven times and still has not been fixed.

- Belton, MO, USA