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CarComplaints.com Notes: How can we give the 2001 model year a "seal of pretty good" when it has some problems with a slipping transmission and a known problem with the speed activation control switch? Because it's not the 2002. That's how.
10.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 127,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
drivetrain problem
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Every time the wheel turns you just hear a clapping noise.... You want to blow this car up. I swear Explorers are not good cars.
- Patrick M., Bethpage, NY, US