10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,758 miles

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problem #33

Jul 042003

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 91,000 miles
1995 Ford Explorer stalls without waring at any given time, whether at idle or during acceleration. Has been checked out by local Ford dealership where no problems have been found.

- Laurys Station, PA, USA

problem #32

Jan 202001

Explorer

  • miles
The vehicle engine failed whiled driving, the dealer stated that the engins pistons failed, the head gasket cracked and blue smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the dealer replaced the engine with a rebuilt engine, the vehicle was picked up from the dealer and while driving from the dealer the engine failed again. Nlm

- Park Forest, IL, USA

problem #31

Jun 202002

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalled at 35 mph while slowing down. Dealer has not been contacted.

- Phillipsburg, KS, USA

problem #30

Jan 172002

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driving on the interstate consumer heard a pop and saw smoke in the rear, pulled vehicle over and fire engulfed from under hood, possible engine fire.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #29

Jan 172002

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driving on the interstate consumer heard a pop and saw smoke in the rear, pulled vehicle over and fire engulfed from under hood, possible engine fire.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #28

Aug 152001

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling at highway speeds, vehicle loses power, consumer states its like she takes her foot off the gas pedal and by the time she pulls over, the vehicle runs like normal, noone can determine the cause.

- Maurepas, LA, USA

problem #27

Jul 222001

Explorer

  • miles
Safety defect. Engine stalled multiple times after starting in hot weather. Stalled in moving traffic. Same problem previous summer. Jul 31, 2001 dealership replaced valve assembly-idle air control, value asy-throttle air by-pass for $230. Previously paid $590 for same symptom and not fixed.

- Manassas, VA, USA

problem #26

Nov 152000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Engine stalls during hot wx. Engine stalled when trying to enter traffic. Restarts if hood is lifted to allow air to circulate and cool components. Nov 16, 2000 dealership replaced PCM, bra processor asy-eec, evr, control asy-egr vacuum regulator, sensor asy-egr pressure valve for ~$600. Not fixed.

- Manassas, VA, USA

problem #25

Jul 222001

Explorer

  • miles
Safety defect. Engine stalled multiple times after starting in hot weather. Stalled in moving traffic. Same problem previous summer. Jul 31, 2001 dealership replaced valve assembly-idle air control, value asy-throttle air by-pass for $230. Previously paid $590 for same symptom and not fixed.

- Manassas, VA, USA

problem #24

Nov 152000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Engine stalls during hot wx. Engine stalled when trying to enter traffic. Restarts if hood is lifted to allow air to circulate and cool components. Nov 16, 2000 dealership replaced PCM, bra processor asy-eec, evr, control asy-egr vacuum regulator, sensor asy-egr pressure valve for ~$600. Not fixed.

- Manassas, VA, USA

problem #23

May 012001

Explorer

  • miles
Whenever weather starts to get real hot enigne stalls.

- Winter Park, FL, USA

problem #22

Jan 202001

Explorer

  • miles
The engine failed while driving, the piston was shot, an engine gasket was cracked and blue smoke was coming out of the tail pipe, engine belt cracked. Nlm

- Park Forest, IL, USA

problem #21

Jun 011998

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalls intermittently, mostly in hot weather.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #20

Dec 112000

Explorer

  • miles
Engine idles rough, stalls. Dealer not able to determine the cause.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #19

Jul 152000

Explorer

  • miles
Engine stalls after driving in warm weather, consumer believes it might be a vapor lock problem.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #18

Sep 092000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Engine stalls when letting off gas in traffic or ideling when outside temperatures are 90 degrees or above. The engine is not registering it being overheated nor is there a need for additional water in the radiator. All of these have been checked.

- Winter Park, FL, USA

problem #17

Sep 092000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Engine stalls when letting off gas in traffic or ideling when outside temperatures are 90 degrees or above. The engine is not registering it being overheated nor is there a need for additional water in the radiator. All of these have been checked.

- Winter Park, FL, USA

problem #16

Aug 312000

Explorer

  • miles
While driving about any speed on a hot day vehicle could stall without a prior warning.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

problem #15

Aug 012000

Explorer

  • miles
Vehicle stalls at traffic lights/ stop signs and in the middle of traffic.

- Beaverton, OR, USA

problem #14

Oct 011999

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
While driving at 50mph on the highway engine shut completely down. Dealer has had vehicle for over 50 days and could find no solution.

- Laramie, WY, USA

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