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#102 of 134 92 Explorer engine dies when slowing to make a turn. by flyman5 Feb 03, 2009 (6:19 pm)
92 Explorer engine dies when slowing to make a turn. No hesitation or roughness, just goes off. Engine won't restart until a waiting period of 5-10 minutes, then fires up as if nothing ever happened. Plugs and wires ok. Vacuum lines intact. Cleaned MAS, PCV valve and IAC valve. Cleaned out throttle body and replaced fuel filter. No check engine light ever came on either. I'm at a loss now what to do? Bought this one new 17 years ago, hate to give up up on her now. Replies to this message: flyman5 (Mar 19, 2009 7:54 am)
#103 of 134 2000 ford explorer won't start by sdunn01 Feb 04, 2009 (9:41 pm)
I just bought a 2000 explorer yesterday, it is a 5.0 V8 AWD, Automatic. We went to town and stopped a the bank and my husband went in, he shut it off, and I had the window down and it was cold so I went to put up and turned the key, and it went up, but when my husband came back out he went to start it , and it would not start. We had to have it towed home after spending 3 hours there trying to get it to start. When you turn the key it just clicks. Its not the battery. The lights, windows, and everything works, but when you turn the key over the locks start locking and unlocking. We think its something simple, but don't know where to start.
#104 of 134 My 2001 Sport Trac stalls after putting it in drive by Oceabrz Feb 12, 2009 (9:10 am)
A couple of nights ago, I had to call AAA because my Sport Trac wouldn't start at all. The guy was able to give me a jump and replaced the negative terminal with a new one as it was corroded. Last night when I got in it to go somewhere, it started up, but each time I put it in drive, it stalled on me!! Earlier in the day I felt that it might stall when I would stop at a light, or put my foot on the break.   I thought I would get some advice here before taking it into the shop as I don't have a heck of a lot of money to spend; I need new tires, and plus I am female and scared that I will be given a load of crap and end up paying more than I need to.   Anybody have any ideas? Thanks!
#105 of 134 Re: 2006 Stalling Explorer [aarchdale] by biker44 Mar 12, 2009 (4:13 pm)
Replying to: aarchdale (Jun 20, 2007 12:08 am) I have a 2006 ford explorer having the exact same problem. Our car started having this problem May of 08, during the year we have had the car at our local ford dealer two times for the problem, we are told they cannot find anything. The problem happened again 03/12/2009, while my wife was driviing home, We left the car and called roadside and had it delivered to the local ford dealer again. We have an extended warranty,luckily,I will contact the number you listed, by the way while my wife was on the phone with road side assistance a supervisor was listening to her complaint and advised her she had the same vehicle with the same problem. If you would like to contact me e-mail emcaseboltcomcast.net
#106 of 134 Re: 2006 Stalling Explorer [aarchdale] by jennhentkowski Mar 19, 2009 (5:51 am)
Replying to: aarchdale (Jun 20, 2007 12:08 am) This just started happening to me about two weeks ago and I have taken my 2004 Explorer in twice now and they can't find anything. It was scary stalling in an intersection with my three year old son in the back seat. I'm not happy but if you know what is causing it please let me know. It stalls while I'm driving and thank goodness I had enogh momentum going to get into a parking lot but it was very hard with no power steering.. Replies to this message: cpickford (Mar 19, 2009 10:17 am) dtownmil (Apr 03, 2009 12:15 pm)
#107 of 134 Re: 92 Explorer engine dies when slowing to make a turn. [flyman5] by flyman5 Mar 19, 2009 (7:54 am)
Replying to: flyman5 (Feb 03, 2009 6:19 pm) update........I found the stalling problem with my 92 Explorer. The wiring harness between battery and engine sidewall, showed evidence of corrosion. I peeled back the plastic cover and saw several exposed wires. One wire must have been 95% corroded. I suspect as I made turns the exposed wire would short out on metal sidewall and cause the intermittent engine stall. The fix was very easy, just cut out bad wire(s) and spliced in new wire with crimp-on wire connectors and cover with electrician's tape. No further stalls!
#108 of 134 Re: 2006 Stalling Explorer [jennhentkowski] by cpickford Mar 19, 2009 (10:17 am)
Replying to: jennhentkowski (Mar 19, 2009 5:51 am) Hi there! Sorry to hear about your problem. It sounds like something is clogging up either your air supply or your fuel filter or even your fuel could have water in it. I hope this helps you a little-- Replies to this message: dtownmil (Apr 03, 2009 12:15 pm)
#109 of 134 1998 stalls infrequently by dtownmil Apr 03, 2009 (12:15 pm)
Replying to: cpickford (Mar 19, 2009 10:17 am) My 98 Explorer has stalled a few times when I go from reverse to drive. It started right back up and didn't really exhibit any other problems. In the winter, it sometimes has to be cranked several times before it will fire up. The problems aren't bad enough for me to do anything. I'll wait until something quits completely or becomes unreliable. Until then, I'm very happy with my Explorer. As old as it is, I have no reason to replace it.   I even tow a 19' boat short distances all summer to the ramp and back. It's a little bigger than I should be towing with it, but it's done fine for 3 years now.
#110 of 134 95 Ford Explorer Sport Trac by dperl53 Apr 04, 2009 (2:31 pm)
I was having a problem keeping it running. It happened a few times . It felt as though it was running out of fuel. It would go away and run fine. I went to start it the other day and it will not turn over. I have no spark or fuel. I was told it could be the crank sensor. any ideas?
#111 of 134 1998 V8 AWD Starting Problems by bbelasco Apr 16, 2009 (6:36 am)
New battery, alternator ok, but sometimes car will not even click when turning the key. Problem comes and goes, does anyone have any idea where I can look or what system to test to remedy this problem. Thanks

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