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10.0

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

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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

Jul 072000

Explorer

  • miles

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

After noticing fluid all over the driveway truck was taken to the dealership. Dealership stated that fluid was leaking from front axle. Repairs were made at owner's expense. A service bulletin was issued about this problem.

- Desmoines, IA, USA

problem #1

Jul 251996

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front axle has a manufacturing defect which does not allow the axle to vent properly, this causes oil to foam and spray ou of the vent tube, oil has gotten all over the underside of the vehicle including the brake system, which causes faded braking.

- Richmond, VA, USA

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