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10.0

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

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1996 Ford Explorer drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1996 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #2

May 011999

Explorer 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The seals that are being replaced have been re-designed and are not covered under any extended service plan (even the "premiumcare").

- Racine, WI, USA

problem #1

Aug 251998

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Oil is leaking from the front axle seal unto the power steering belt, causing it to slip resulting in loss of power steering control.

- Ellijay, GA, USA

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