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10.0

really awful

Typical Repair Cost:

no data

Average Mileage:

61,050 miles

Total Complaints:

2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
Ford Explorer engine problems

engine problem

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problem #2

2009Jan 31

Explorer 3,2lV6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 122,000 miles

the vehicle loses power while driving and will not start for some time. stalls during acceleration and deceleration.

bryantfl

Hollywood, FL, USA

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problem #1

2007Jul 04

(reported on)

Explorer XLT 4.6L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100 miles

We have a dangerous issue that the local dealer, Dick Masheter, cannot duplicate. The vehicle cuts off when in a situation of braking such as yielding in an intersection or taking a turn. For obvious reasons, this is extremely dangerous as the steering column locks up upon occurrence. This happens sometimes as often as twice per day and as infrequent as once every other week. It seems to be happening more frequently lately as it happened twice yesterday. We will be reporting later this week. Will update if the dealer is able to duplicate or repair.

Shelley A.

Columbus, OH, USA

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