2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 3, 2004 · Engine · 29,700 miles · MO

I bought this truck on february 20th, 2004 with a little over 20,000 miles. On february 24th, 2004, after leaving the dealership my truck died on a busy street on two separate occasions. The salesman told me that the truck had flooded. On june 10th, august 12th, november 19th, and again on december 2nd, 2004 (the only ones I wrote down  it does happen more often) my truck also died while driving down the road. These have all been very serious incidents where I felt lucky to not only be alive but that I hadnt hit anything or anyone else. The technicians from the dealership have looked at my truck on all these occasions and gave me little or no excuse for the truck to die. At this time Ive asked for a reasonable refund  with no success&&Im at a loss&&&please help!!!!

Filed Oct 7, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 33,000 miles · AL

While driving vehicle stalled. The consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Engine · FL

Problems with vehicle engine stalling while driving. *mr this was an intermittent problem. There would be no warning. *sc

Filed Aug 9, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 500 miles · CA

I purchased a ford explorer sport trac in dec. 2002. I have been in and out of the service department a number of times. The following is a list of items that I've had repaired under warranty: 1.) front brakes: a loud rubbing/griding sound became increasingly louder. The first time the service dept. Folks said that it was normal. The next time I brought the car in, they could deny the noise and they subsequently replace one rotor and resurfaced the other. 2.) rear axle: a broken seal allowed hydroulic fluid to cover inside of the rear wheel causing difficulty in braking. The service dept. Repaired under warranty 3.) the transfer case for the 4-wheel drive was leaking fluid. The service dept. Repaired under warranty. 4.) the vehicle stalls a numerous amounts of times (10-15 times) since I've owned it. It stalls while I'm driving at 35 miles per hour, in reverse, day or night. When I go for an errand and park, the vehicle will not start. An hour later, when the tow truck is there, the vehicle start. It drives me crazy!! The service dept. Says they cannot do anything because nothing registers on the computer and they cannot simulate the problem. The last time it happened (08-04-04) merging on to the freeway it stalled. Upon start-up, black smoke poured out of the exhaust and idling was extremely rough. I had it towed to a ford dealership. The service dept replaced a mass airflow meter under warrenty. The vehicle runs...I'll cross my fingers!! My current problem is that the front tires are severly cupping and the front end viberates at 60 MPH and over. The vehicle has 25k miles and the tires have been rotated 5 times about every 5k miles. I had the wheels checked for alignment and balance and it is to specifications. The service dept says its normal and to continue with the rotations. The tires are wearing unevenly and prematurely. The tire shop recommends that the shocks and struts be replaced. The service dept does not.

Filed Jul 1, 2004 · Engine · 32,000 miles · MS

My 2002 ford explorer sport trac stalls when going down the road. It's like you're taking your foot off the gas and back on it again except that isn't what I'm doing. Today it did that and then went dead while driving down the road. I took it to the ford place but they said with no lights on it wouldn't do any good to hook it up to a machine. They said it could be anything from electronics, fuel pump, etc. My warranty runs out in about 4,500 miles. This has been going on for about a year with the stalling out but this was the first time it actually went dead while driving down the road. I would estimate that over the past year that it has stalled at least 25 separate occasions but only 1 time so far did it go dead.

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 16,240 miles · FL

While driving 65 and attempting to pass another vehicle consumer's vehicle failed to go into passing gear. Engine stalled and consumer had to coast to the side of the highway. Once off the road consumer restarted the vehicle and continued driving. *ak the vehicle was towed to the dealer but the technician couldn't find anything wrong. The vehicle was taken back tot he dealer where they replaced the fuel pump, gas tank and air flow sensor. So far the vehicle has been running as it should. The heat shield under the vehicle rattled. The dealer adjusted it. The multifunction switch would not lock in place when using the turn signals.

Filed May 28, 2004 · Engine · 22,288 miles · FL

While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Fuel system · 30 miles · CA

To whom it may concern: I just read the article on the ford escape (4/13/04) recall at consumeraffairs.com. I bought my truck in september 2002. This engine stalling/stuttering and dying is exactly what my ford explorer sport trac has been doing since the 2nd day (30 miles) of ownership. I have taken my vehicle in to the dealership numerous times, with documentation, and they say they can find nothing wrong. I have sent several letters to the fords dispute settlement board. They stated in their summary that I could not be helped because I have not been inconvenienced enough. I hope I can get some assistance with this. Ford has refused to assist me. My vehicle, just today, again hesitated and chugged for some time. It is like the fuel is not getting to the carburetor. This vehicle is dangerous. Lucius (bud) angell

Filed Apr 26, 2004 · Engine, Locks · 19,900 miles · TX

Consumer complained about a stalling problem. Vehicle was taken to dealer. However, the problem had not been corrected. Also, right rear door locks malfunctioned, and door couldn't be opened except from the outside.

Filed Jan 9, 2004 · Engine · 2,500 miles · OK

While driving at any speed vehicle intermittently stalled. Consumer made contact with the dealership. The cause of failure was not identified at this time. However, floor manager suggested that for another $125.00 consumer could have a nice and decent new car".

Filed Nov 29, 2003 · Transmission · 28,665 miles · TX

I am very concerned about my 2002 ford explorer sporttrac. I bought it with 1600 miles on it already in march 2002. On 9/6/03, I had it towed in for a continuous reving between 1&2 and black smoke coming out of the tail pipe. The truck had already been stalling during the previous months whenever I wanted to speed up. Ford had my truck for about 2 1/2 weeks, replaced my transmission from the factory. The service man told me they had to send for yet another transmission - that even ford was stumped with the problem so just sent them another transmission. I got my truck back and it worked fine. Then, the stalling started happening periodically again and again. I took it in again - they said they could not find a problem. I complain about it every time I take it in for servicing. I also complain about the constant front passenger wind noise; they initially said there were leaks and even though I still complain, they now say there isn't a problem. I asked about the lemon law and the salesman who sold me the truck (I bought it in another city) told me the same exact problem has to happen 5 times. I am not happy with this situation. What can I do? I have now read other instances in this web site that other people have experienced the same thing. My truck now has almost 32,856 miles on it. I responded '0' to 'number of failures' - I don't know what is meant by this question. Yes, my transmission failed.

Filed Oct 28, 2003 · Engine · 10,812 miles · CA

While merging onto a freeway, couldn't get over 2,000 RPM and thus couldn't get enough speed to merge on at over 25mph. Vehicle stalled several times while trying to get off the freeway. New vehicle has 10812 miles. Ford maintenance dept stated they couldn't find anything wrong, it ran fine for them. My husband went to pick up the vehicle and in drive it ran, in neutral couldn't get more than 2,000 RPM, mechanic said it was the governor, needless to say, my husband said fix the car. They still have my truck.