There were no preceding events; unexpectedly and without warning the engine died. The entire engine and all attendant parts had to be replaced. The first new replacement engine also failed immediately upon installation. The dealership replaced with yet another engine. Cost to consumer: $6348.50.
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac engine complaints
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Vehicle experienced multiply problems. Consumer noticed that while driving vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. All tires had stress marks located in the inner side of the tires. Goodyear, wrangler rts p255/70r16. Also, coolant was leaking from underneath the vehicle . Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic could not duplicate the leak. But tires were replaced due to the stress marks.
When changing gears, there was hesitation as if the truck wanted to cut off and shudder in steering. Had oxygen sensor and fuel injector checked. *ak
Drove home, garbage pick-up missed our house. Grab the can ,and put in back of ford sport trac..tried to catch the garbage truck down a dirt road. When all of a sudden the front hood on my sport trac came open.also having problems when turning on air-conditioner.I beleive same type of parts or components used in previous years ford explorer sport...ranging back to 98 or further.probably same types recalled or complained about in those years problems with defects..I have found that my 2001 ford sport trac was actually made in late year of 2000.
Currently ford has an extended warranty program under onp 00m12 which extends the warranty for the timing chain tensioner on, but not limited to, 2001 explorer sport tracs. According to ford's system, my car, while a 2001 sport trac with the sohc motor, is not covered. I am at this time experiencing the exact problem that they are covering under this extension, but for some reason my car is excluded. I called customer service and they had no information why my car was not covered, but did admit that 2001 sport tracs were part of this extended covereage. They would not provide any details or facts to support their reasoning. It is apparent that this is a problem for the sohc motors, thus the reason for the extended warranty. However, my car seems to be not part of this program, thus not covered by this warranty, yet I am having the same issue as what is covered.
While traveling from williamsburg/new port news, va my engine light came on and I pulled off the road to have the problem looked at. It is a poor flow for the egr valve. According to documentation in various engine reference books failure of the valve could cause erratic engine surges and potential other related problems to include failure of the power plant. There are apparently no replacement parts available for the 4.0l v-6 which is a common engine in the ranger and explorer models. The vehicle currently has 42000 highway miles and receives regular maintenance. I am concerned about the low life of this part under normal wear and tear and conditions, as well as the safety and environmental impact that the part failure could cause.
Consumer states vehicle has a power steering fluid leak. Dealer replaced power steering pump.
Since the day of purchase consumer has been inquiring about a squeaking or creaking noise in the drivers seat. Vehicle has been in at least 4 times to be fixed but the creaking continues.
While attempting to cross a four lane highway the engine stalled, the vehicle surges and hesitates intermittently, dealer was unable to duplicate and repair the problem. Nlm
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