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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Ford Explorer brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 222000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles

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

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Passaic, NJ, USA

problem #2

May 241998

Explorer

  • miles
Vehicle was parked. Was checking the oil & noticed fluid leaked onto garage floor. Checked closely & leak was coming from master cylinder. Took vehicle to dealer & was advised not to drive vehicle. Problem with accelerator pedal sticking. Needed cable change (2/24/98). Consumer stated accelerator cable has been changed.

- Kinder, LA, USA

problem #1

Oct 111996

Explorer

  • miles
When the applying the ABS brakes the pedal goes all the way to the floor and sometimes foot will catch the gas pedal. The master cylinder was replaced at (150) miles or less.

- Largo, FL, USA

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