Faults:

Rattles from the dash, doors and rear hatch.

Squeaks caused by bad welds in the "A" pillar.

Paint problems with bubbles and poor finish on the roof & door area.

Power seat mechanism would go "up" all by itself.

Constant whining sound from the hub seals when driving at low speeds.

Brakes make clunking sound when released from a full stop.

This Explorer has been in for a service 14 times and for 28 days, and most of these problems remain unresolved.

General Comments:

Having also owned another older Explorer that has been trouble free, I am not impressed with the number of defects and low quality of this vehicle.

All of the problems I've had with this lemon overshadow anything good I could ever have to say about it.

Faults:

I am a longtime Ford driver and I recently moved from a Probe to the Explorer Sport.

Paint problems.

Transmission problems.

Wiper motor problems.

And now the rear window leaks in the rain.

General Comments:

I got the Explorer Sport just before the commotion over the tire recalls and rollover news. Had I known, I would probably have waited for the Escape. Now, thanks to poor dealer and regional help, this is the last Ford I'll have.