Engine stalls sometimes when turning left after stop. Very dangerous in traffic. Taken in to multiple dealers who can never reproduce the failure. Stalling problem seems common among people with 4.0 SOHC engine (based on internet discussion). Truck was bought/registered under my wife's name: Kathleen.

- Cranberry Twp, PA, USA

When accelerating to turn left with my S.O.H.C V6 Explorer, the engine will sometimes cut out and almost stall in the middle of the intersection with cars bearing down on me. It goes for 2 seconds and then cuts out for 2 seconds. It will then take off again. At first I thought it had to do with the heat outside, but it happened this January. I have always been turning left under quick acceleration. Has happened with 1/4 tank of gas to nearly full. I did a search in dejanews and found approx. 20 other similar cases. It is very scarry to have your vehicle almost die in the middle of an intersection with cars coming at you. It happened twice in the summer of 97, 3 times in the summer of 98 and once in January 99.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

Early in 1998 consumer saw oil in driveway, she took vehicle for oil change in February. A week later the oil spot was bigger. Took vehicle back to dealer in June 98, and they saw no leak. The oil leaks got bigger. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealers three times. Banner Ford--1665 scott blvd. Decatur, ga---404-633-4005. Vehicle is still leaking oil today.

- Stone Mt., GA, USA

When vehicle comes to a stop the motor races with the RPM's going up to 6000, idle arm sensor replaced, but still idling high.

- Jupiter, FL, USA

Vehicle experiences continued hesitation.

- Northville, MI, USA

Engine turns and vehicle moves on slight incline with engine off and manual transmission in first gear. Resulting in crash.

- Mc Murray, PA, USA

Ford was never able to determine cause of problem (engine cut out and or stalled upon moderate to hard acceleration, on most occasions from a stop) with vehicle after 5-6 repair attempts on parts listed above. Vehicle was replaced by Ford with a 1998 Explorer that turns out to be exhibiting the same problem that the 1997 Explorer did.

- Westminster, CO, USA

Engine stalls

- Broomfield, CO, USA

While driving vehicle about 45 mph after leaving from a gas station, smelled somthing burning. Stopped and looked under the hood, but did not see anything. When parked vehicle on the bank parking after coming from inside, found her vehicle on fire. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted.

- Palm Beach Garden, FL, USA

While driving at 40 mph the engine caught fire.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

While driving the engine cut completely off. Dealer replaced engine. Consumer states that after engine replacement, oil pump assembly failed and then oil was leaking again after that was replaced, dealer has agreed to replace consumer's explorere with a 1998 model. Rack and steering was replaced, due to lost fluid in front end. Seat bracket failed.

- Cridersville, OH, USA

Consumer was going to pull out into traffic, merged into lane when vehicle completely stopped/no motion, but engine was still on/running/and in gear. Pushed pedal to the floor, heard noise, no response. Gradually picked up speed after waiting about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Dealer could not duplicate same problem.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

While driving on highway at 65 mph suddenly the engine light came on and the engine cut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer said that the engine needs to be replaced.

- Sun City West, AZ, USA

The engine races from 55 to 70 mph.

- St. Louis, MO, USA