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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
11 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
14 / 1
Average Mileage:
25,151 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 engine problems

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1996 Ford Explorer Owner Comments (Page 5 of 5)

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problem #5

Jan 131997

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

In cold weather the fuel throttle stuck, almost caused an accident, took to dealer, can't find problem.

- Minot, ND, USA

problem #4

Aug 251996

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle surges when in cruise mode.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #3

Oct 201996

Explorer

  • miles
Was driving and made a turn, the truck accelerated, cruise control wasn't on.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #2

May 131996

Explorer

  • miles
Applied brakes, pedal went to floor and vehicle suddenly serged.

- Vienna, VA, USA

problem #1

May 011996

Explorer

  • miles
Sudden acceleration.

- Green Bay, WI, USA

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