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Ford Explorer rust / corrosion reports by year

399 NHTSA complaints describe rust, corrosion and paint failures on Ford Explorer vehicles. The most reported year is 2013 with 52 reports.

YearReportsShare of narratives
2017 Explorer191%
2013 Explorer522%
2012 Explorer111%
2011 Explorer151%
2006 Explorer102%
2005 Explorer122%
2004 Explorer333%
2003 Explorer313%
2002 Explorer471%
2001 Explorer51%
2000 Explorer192%
1998 Explorer211%
1997 Explorer201%
1996 Explorer151%
1995 Explorer71%
1994 Explorer202%
1993 Explorer212%
1992 Explorer193%
1991 Explorer224%

Counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives — one complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate. Raw counts favor years that sold in larger numbers.