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Ford Explorer Engine and Diagnostics Problems

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#17 of 66 Re: 2002 Ford Explorer Maintenance Problems [oceanwalker] by chollows

Jun 04, 2007 (7:41 pm)

Replying to: oceanwalker (Apr 03, 2007 12:43 pm)
I have a 2002 Explorer which I purchased the extended 75,000 mile warranty on. I have had the vehicle in 3 times over the life of the warranty for problems with the way it runs. It sometimes jerks into gear and actually rolled backwards while in park in April. It has also had a high pitched whistling sound. I have been told each time that the mechanics found nothing wrong. The last time it was in was on April 26th because it just wasn't running right. Again, nothing was wrong. On May 28th I had stopped at my mother in laws. I was there about 10 minutes. When I started the car up to leave, it had a terrible miss. I took it into the dealer the next day. I was told that they thought it was an enternal engine problem and it would cost $689.09 to tear it down to see what the problem was. If it is the engine, $6,000 - $7,000 to fix. The car was 443 miles over the extended warranty. Now I have a car with 3 payments left and a major problem. Ford will do nothing about it either. We have been buying Ford foe over 20 years because my father in law was an employee. The last 2 vehicles have been problems. NO MORE FORD! No wonder they are going under. The quality is gone and the customer service doesn't care.
Get a new car now!
I am looking into Hyundai. Can't beat the warranty and the models are great.
 
Run to you nearest dealer and trade in now before you have my problem.

#19 of 66 OHV Engine Swap 1993-1998 by jcat12

Apr 14, 2007 (12:24 pm)

Replying to: chollows (Jun 04, 2007 7:41 pm)
Does anybody know if I can replace my 1998 4.0 OHV explorer engine with 1993 Explorer OHV engine. I am sure they are same motors just not sure if everything bolt right in. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

#20 of 66 Re: OHV Engine Swap 1993-1998 [jcat12] by lemarjones

Apr 14, 2007 (8:42 pm)

Replying to: jcat12 (Apr 14, 2007 12:24 pm)
The 98 engine is slightly different form a performance standpoint. If you do make the switch, it won't perform as well.
 
But aside from that, the system that controls your 98 is OBD II, and the 93 is OBD I. You'd have to take a number of sensors off your 98 to use them on the 93, and hope there weren't any changes so that everything mates up.
 
Here's the kicker...In many states, it isn't legal to put an older engine in a newer vehicle. But if you do it yourself, who's going to know.
 
My guess is, on a scale of 1 to 10, the swap should run at a 6 or less.

#21 of 66 Re: OHV Engine Swap 1993-1998 [lemarjones] by jcat12

Apr 14, 2007 (9:12 pm)

Replying to: lemarjones (Apr 14, 2007 8:42 pm)
Any chance you know what sensors I will have to change. Live in Canada so not sure law applies here. Appreciate the help.

#22 of 66 Engine Swaps 98 by jcat12

Jun 06, 2007 (9:38 pm)

Replying to: jcat12 (Apr 14, 2007 9:12 pm)
Engine swap succesfull did not use 93 OHV but used a 96. Salvage man told me I was making a big mistake buying engine, swore up and down it wouldn't work,but it did only a couple very minor differnces biggest problem was different size manifold bolts. Saved me $500 versus buying a 99 with same milage. Hope this helps someone.

#23 of 66 engine knock or rattle???? by big_mo05

Oct 16, 2007 (2:32 am)

i have a 98 ford explorer. i her the pulleys rattle a bit. but i started it up one morning and it sounds like a knockin noise coming from the engine. now i was told the pulleys could be bad but i dont know. its not loud and its on the drivers side of the car. as i accelerate and slow down it goes with the engine. it doesent get louder either it jus stays the same volume. what could it be????

#24 of 66 Need Help!! by tinna101

Oct 17, 2007 (8:24 pm)

I have a 96 ford explorer o/d light starts flashing on and off dont want to go until i get up to about 25mph took it home parked it noticed trans fluid coming out from under.let it sit some one told me it was the front seal go out next day put more trans fluid in it drive it does the same thing except its not leaking trans fluid, check the fuse box , fuse was blown change it o/d light stops flashing but still acting the same way like its stuck in 2nd gear any ideas??? please help!! thanks

#25 of 66 Help! by lynn28

Nov 05, 2007 (12:33 pm)

My 2002 Ford Explorer EB version has over 95,000 miles on it---transmission replaced 10/06 under extended warranty which has now expired. Recently, engine seems to "lag" at hwy speed---I am rarely on the hwy---but yesterday travelled from DC to Baltimore---I95---no problem except "lagging." Just today, however, while driving around 30mph, I noticed a "chugging" noise seemingly coming from under the driver's seat. Noise worsened with acceleration. Any ideas as to the problem & the cost therof? Thank you!

#26 of 66 engine rattle by viper0523

Nov 15, 2007 (11:50 am)

I have a 98 ford explorer sport with a v.6 'E' engine.i have a rattle coming from the engine and was told that it is the timeing chain.I was told that its just the valve in the tensioner that needs to be replaced and this will help the problem.has anyone else heard this and if so can replacing just the valve solve the problem.

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