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Ford Explorer Starting and Stalling Problems

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#105 of 233 Re: 2006 Stalling Explorer [aarchdale] by biker44

Mar 12, 2009 (5:13 pm)

Replying to: aarchdale (Jun 20, 2007 1:08 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 233 Re: 2006 Stalling Explorer [aarchdale] by jennhentkowski

Mar 19, 2009 (6:51 am)

Replying to: aarchdale (Jun 20, 2007 1:08 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..

#107 of 233 Re: 92 Explorer engine dies when slowing to make a turn. [flyman5] by flyman5

Mar 19, 2009 (8:54 am)

Replying to: flyman5 (Feb 03, 2009 7:19 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 233 Re: 2006 Stalling Explorer [jennhentkowski] by cpickford

Mar 19, 2009 (11:17 am)

Replying to: jennhentkowski (Mar 19, 2009 6:51 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--

#109 of 233 1998 stalls infrequently by dtownmil

Apr 03, 2009 (1:15 pm)

Replying to: cpickford (Mar 19, 2009 11:17 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 233 95 Ford Explorer Sport Trac by dperl53

Apr 04, 2009 (3:31 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 233 1998 V8 AWD Starting Problems by bbelasco

Apr 16, 2009 (7:36 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

#112 of 233 starts but will not accelerate by david169

Apr 16, 2009 (8:23 pm)

have a 04 explore 4.0, it would not start, put in fuel filter and it start now but will not accelerate can someone help

#113 of 233 "91" Ford Explorer- battery acts dead by unclewhip

Apr 17, 2009 (3:07 pm)

My 91 exploder at times-- sometimes when weather is dry and sometime when wet no set time or condition,- acts like the batery is completely dead no juice . It has cut out acouple of times when under power and at other times after driving abit and shutting down. Or the other day after setting for acouple of hours , I have check battery with a multimeter and while hooked up no readings . when i disconnect the neg, cable and chek bat. still nothin. then upon reconnecting there is a spark jump at neg terminal, and I have full power. starts and runs good then. can any one give me agood reason for this. or possible fix??
  Also is there any way i can turn off the dome courtesy lights when the hatch/rear- is opened. I have looked for aswitch or button all around the door seal .

#114 of 233 Re: starts but will not accelerate [david169] by unclewhip

Apr 17, 2009 (3:13 pm)

Replying to: david169 (Apr 16, 2009 8:23 pm)
could be the cat. converter is plugged . sometimes you get power on flat but no power on hills. not sure this is you trouble but sounds like might be tho i am not expert on any thing. hope this helps /a thought was filter installed in right direction?

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