10.0

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

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problem #1

Mar 272001

Mountaineer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was parked with key in ignition, not running. 2 1/2 yr old turned key, and was able to put gear in neutral, and vehicle rolled down hill. Consumer managed to get inside vehicle and stop it. Dealer stated yes this could not happen.

- Middletown, CT, USA

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