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1FMZU34E8XZ••••••2009 Nissan EXPLORER
22on this build
0on the model
0builds in total
Most reportedTires 5Power Train 4Engine And Engine Cooling 3Visibility 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemFeb 2013
After I was finished working I got in my car to go home. I put my foot on the brake and pushed the start button. Nothing happened. I saw an icon of a key in the upper left hand corner of the dash. I took out my owners manual to see what that meant. I read that the remote battery…
Power TrainSep 2010
The reverse in the transmission went out without any warning. How does this happen? Not taken to dealer yet. Probably is not worth it. Probably will have to get another car. At least for now. I pretty much use the car only after work now since I started taking public…
StructureAug 2010
I drive a 1999 ford explorer and coming home from work last night the bracket that attaches the accelerator pedal to the firewall sheared off. My accelerator pedal was left dangling and I could not drive the vehicle any more. Could have been dangerous had I been on the…
Latches/locks/linkagesMay 2008
The driver side door lock has stopped working. The door will not lock at all at this point. I hope to god that no one steals my car! One occasion it decided to work and if I didn't have keyless entry, my kids would have been locked in the car with the car running. I have not…
Air BagsApr 2008
The contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While driving at any speed, the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, but the failure still persists. The current and failure mileages were 154,000
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMZU34E8XZA35549 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.