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#27 of 66 97 Ford Explorer problems by rusie

Feb 18, 2008 (2:53 pm)

4.0 OHV engine has trouble codes showing engine is running lean.O2 sensors indicate 0 voltage.. Engine runs fairly well but shakes some. ive been told its a vacuum leak and nothing is wrong with H2o sensors.I cant hear or find a leak with spray. Can anyone please help me?

#28 of 66 Re: Water in my oil [rabbitm32] by gm4358

Jun 05, 2008 (7:57 pm)

Replying to: rabbitm32 (May 19, 2007 10:26 am)
I've owned 4 Explorers since 1990. My latest, and last, died the other day while my wife was driving with my son in the car. With no warning while making a turn it just shut down.
The mechanic said a seal in the engine block failed, allowing coolant to flood the engine which caused major engine damage.
The dealer gave me a quote of $4800 to replace the engine. Ford has refused to take any responsibility for this issue and has basically told me it's not their problem.
I am extremely frustrated and angry with this company. This truck has very low mileage and this should never happen. I've changed the oil every 3000 miles since buying it new in Nov 2001.
A $34000 truck is now basically worthless and Ford doesn't care.
I would advise everyone to avoid Ford for two reasons: their product stinks and the company does not care about you or their customer service reputation!

#29 of 66 my car suckS! by sdml

Jun 06, 2008 (2:55 pm)

i have an 1995 elxplorer XLT. it has 93,3350 miles on it. Some times it just doesnt want to start. i had it in a shop for a full week and they could not find the problem. they replaced a relay and for a few months it ran just fine. but since about two weeks ago it started to act up again. i can drive it somewhere and when i get back to my car....it wont start. After I wait for about 10-15min it will start back up no problem. and yes when this happens my car has PLENTY of gas in it. it will turn over but it really sounds like it is out of gas. i have spent ALOT of money trying to find the damn problem and have yet to solve this stupid mystery. can ANYONE at all help. please!!!

#30 of 66 ford explorer overheating by wbutlerone

Jun 09, 2008 (6:46 pm)

99 ford explorer heats up if i turn on a/c runs normal with a/c off install new fan clutch and new thermastat still heats up if a/c turned on can anybody help

#31 of 66 Re: my car suckS! [sdml] by baileysemt

Jun 12, 2008 (11:41 pm)

Replying to: sdml (Jun 06, 2008 2:55 pm)
sdml, I don't have the fix for you, but I am experiencing the EXACT same symptoms with my 1996 Explorer XLT, 146k miles. This has been going on (but getting increasingly frequent) for the past 3 years, until last week. Now it cranks but refuses to start.
 
I will be tearing into the electrical system over the weekend, I highly suspect it is electrical because (1) I've had an odd intermittent thing going on with the 4WD and windows not working; and (2) I heard a buzzing/shorting-out sound coming from under the dash, next to the steering wheel, last week. It is likely the windows and the starting issue are 2 different things.
 
But I appreciate your mentioning that your dealer replaced a relay and your Explorer was good for a few months. That confirms my suspicion that this is very likely electrical and not mechanical. If I can figure out which relay(s) it is, I will post detailed information including replacement part numbers once I have it fixed. Thank you!!
 
Bailey

#32 of 66 Re: ford explorer overheating [wbutlerone] by velma2000

Jul 26, 2008 (4:40 pm)

Replying to: wbutlerone (Jun 09, 2008 6:46 pm)
I am having a similar problem w/my Explorer. The overheating when running the A/C is the latest version of the issue. Have taken it in 3x. I haven't taken it to the dealer service yet.
 
Have you received any answers to this issue? Overall, my SUV has run very well since I purchased it in 2000. But fixing this problem has been very tricky.
 
Thanks.

#33 of 66 obdII port not working by ssobehtami

Sep 09, 2008 (4:14 pm)

hey all.. i have 2001 Explorer Sport.. it has a check engine lite.. now everywheres (xept dealer) i go they tell me that there is no power at the obd II port... i did some search and it says that pin 16 should have power... but it dont.. does any one know of this issue and if so what to do.. i have checked all the fuses and such,,, but not sure as to the relays... the brakers all seem fine..
 
thank you for any help you can give

#34 of 66 Re: ford explorer overheating [velma2000] by rmncoknme

Sep 21, 2008 (4:07 pm)

Replying to: velma2000 (Jul 26, 2008 4:40 pm)
Had a similar problem with my 1999 Sable. Problem was that the radiator mesh was finer than the A/C condensor mesh. So, radiator got plugged (prevented air from passing through and cooling it) and whole system ran hot, especially when A/C on. Note this is NOT a plugged coolant line, but rather a radiator not having air pass through it. Replaced radiator in the Sable, but could have just cleaned it.

#35 of 66 1999 Explorer V8 5.0L engine tapping noise by rmncoknme

Sep 21, 2008 (4:16 pm)

My Explorer now has ~171,000 miles on it, and so far has been a good car, I think. Anyway, it has a problem with the engine, a sound that is a sort of tapping from the area of cylinder 1 (maybe 2 or 3). When I first start it, it is noticeable at idle, then once the motor is warm it is only present when accelerating (apply any gas and the tapping comes back). At highway speed, or any other, tapping is only when on the gas. Sound is definately engine related, as it is there when in Park and is proportional to engine RPM not vehicle speed. I don't feel any issue with acceleration, but harder I accelerate the higher volume the tapping. I don't drive it much since a couple of years ago, maybe 10,000 miles per year mostly during winter, but I do usually take it on some errands every couple of weeks.

#36 of 66 2002 Ford Exp-stalling by cpickford

Oct 26, 2008 (9:32 am)

I just bought a new battery thinking maybe that was the problem-but no it was not the issue. When I am usually at a stop light or idle the Explorer seems to have a click noise just before the speed in the motor changes to a lower idle-then stalls. Please has anyone experienced this problem-would you be so kind as to help me out with my problem

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