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Ford Explorer Engine and Diagnostics Problems

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#6 of 66 water in the oil by jeeps2

Apr 01, 2007 (3:37 pm)

2001 Explorer 4.0 v6. Vehicle would not start, so my daughter had it towed to the Ford dealer in her home town. They tested the head gasket after finding water in the oil. I would have done the same. They tell her that the head gasket is fine. Next they ask if the car was in a flood. It was not. They tell her that water was found in #6 spark plug. The vehicle was hydro locked. After changing the oil, a tune up and a fuel filter change at 750.00 they still can't find a reason for the water getting into the oil. Can the head gasket be the cause and the mechanic just missed this? How else can water get into the oil? I explained to her how to check the dip stick for water so we can keep an eye on this. Any ideas? Thanks for the help.

#7 of 66 Re: water in the oil [jeeps2] by nvbanker

Apr 01, 2007 (4:18 pm)

Replying to: jeeps2 (Apr 01, 2007 3:37 pm)
Pretty much, has to be a head gasket, an intake manifold gasket (which is my vote if the head gasket is ok) or a cracked block.

#8 of 66 Re: water in the oil [nvbanker] by jeeps2

Apr 02, 2007 (2:55 am)

Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 01, 2007 4:18 pm)
Never thought of the intake gasket. Guess that's why I don't fix auto's for a living. Thanks for the info. I'll have them check for that, and thanks for the quick reply.

#9 of 66 Water in my oil by rabbitm32

May 19, 2007 (10:26 am)

2002 Ford Explorer Limited V8 4.6L I have 77,000 miles now on my Explorer and have just found Water in my oil on my last oil change. I have had the gasket replaced by the oil filter that has both water and oil flowing through it. I noticed the problem 4,000 miles after this. I added water just after the repair but thought it was due to fluid loss during the repair. I have taken it back to the facility but they are sure it is not from the repair. I have been driving now since the oil change for 350 miles and have no sign of coolant loss or water in the oil again. My vehicle never over heated and has no loss of power and runs smooth. Does this vehicle have a oil passing through tubing in the radiator to cool? I have no sign of oil in the coolant tank.

#11 of 66 Is the V6 an interference engine? by zevoruko

May 31, 2007 (10:15 am)

Replying to: rabbitm32 (May 19, 2007 10:26 am)
Just wondering, cause the belt in my 2001 Explorer Sport looks a bit beaten and all my cars were non-interference engines so I never really worried about the belt busting and messing the engine.
 
In the case of the V6 in my Explorer, is it wise to change the belt now? Is the engine an interference engine? What is the risk if the belt/pulley breaks?
 
Thanks a lot for the info guys!!!

#12 of 66 Re: Is the V6 an interference engine? [zevoruko] by nvbanker

Jun 01, 2007 (3:20 pm)

Replying to: zevoruko (May 31, 2007 10:15 am)
You have nothing to fear - that is a non-interference engine, and it's driven from inside the engine by a chain.

#13 of 66 OK Thanks!! by zevoruko

Jun 01, 2007 (3:45 pm)

Replying to: rabbitm32 (May 19, 2007 10:26 am)
Very well, thanks you the information, Ill rest assured

#15 of 66 2002 Ford Explorer Maintenance Problems by oceanwalker

Apr 03, 2007 (12:43 pm)

Replying to: zevoruko (Jun 01, 2007 3:45 pm)
Has anyone had a lot of major problems with their 2002 Explorer? Mine only has 50k miles and has had brakes replaced twice, as well as front and rear hubs,rotors, bearings replaced. It has also needed a new alternator, has had major electronic problems with pin switches in doors, electrical dash board problems, and many other things that have cost me thousands of dollars outside of my extended warranty. Could I just have a lemon or are these kinds of parts expected to wear out after 4-5 years, with only 50k miles on the car? What do you suggest, get a new car or stick with this one? I'm now told I need new brakes again, and I never abuse the car. I'm also told I need emergency brake pads, more electronic parts, totalling several hundreds of dollars. Please give me an honest opinion. My Explorer has not held up well at all for being only 5 years old. Thx.

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