Ford Explorer Trailer Hitches Problems
- 5
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 4
- Years with records
- 1999–2004
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 5 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- rent trailer · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Trailer Hitches
2004 ford explorer, was eastbound when the tongue of the trailer he was pulling broke off due to rust. The trailer traveled across all three lanes striking the center wall and overturning. *bf (ohio traffic crash report #10-0447-90)*jb updated 09/13/10*bf
Crash reported
ODI 10354262
Structure · Trailer Hitches
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was a crack in the tailgate hatch in the rear of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that when attempting to rent a trailer from u-haul, the company would not rent to anyone with a ford explorer which she believed to be a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that she would be…
ODI 10354631
Trailer Hitches
U-haul will not rent any trailer to owners of ford explorer's. U-haul should not be allowed to pick and choose it's customers. If i have a safe and properly equiped tow vehicle like a 2003 ford explorer, 4 door, 4x4, automatic, 4.0 liter with a heavy duty towing package then u-haul should not be allowed to tell me i do not have an appropriate tow vechicle. The real reason they decline to rent a trailer to ford…
ODI 10086350
Trailer Hitches
I have been advised by u-haul that they will no longer rent a trailer to me to be towed by my 1999 ford explorer (4dr, xlt). I have not been advised by by your agency or ford that this vehicle is unsafe to use as a tow vehcile. My complaint is against u-haul for adopting this practice, and against ford for failing to notify me if this vehcile is not safe to use as a tow vehcile, whcih is why i purchased it! I feel…
ODI 10059950
Trailer Hitches
Consumer feels the trailer hitch is not sufficient for pulling a certain amount of weight. *slc
ODI 556650