1991 Ford Explorer engine problems

Filed Apr 30, 2009 · Engine · KY · fire · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford explorer. While driving 5 MPH on a driveway incline, the engine idled excessively high and the vehicle stalled unexpectedly. The engine restarted and resumed normal operation. The contact detected smoke inside and outside of the vehicle and immediately turned off the engine. The vehicle was inspected underneath the hood and massive flames erupted from the engine compartment. The fire department was called to the scene. The vehicle was completely destroyed and has not been towed away from the scene. The contact sustained minor injuries to her hands. The insurance company was notified of the failure. The failure and current mileages were unavailable.

Filed Dec 8, 2004 · Engine, Wheels · 74,096 miles · CA

The consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer for engine repairs. The consumer was told that the vehicle was ready to be driven. The consumer went to the gas station because there was no fuel in it. When the consumer was leaving the gas station, the vehicle lost its front wheel. It was then discovered that no lugs; bolts were put back on the front wheel. The consumer was having engine work done to the vehicle. Why would they take the wheels off to service the engine, and then not put the bolts back on. *ak the consumer felt that this was an act of vandalism. *sc

Filed Apr 14, 2003 · Engine · 91,250 miles · KY

I have a 1991 ford explorer and at 91026.8 miles it blew the head gaskets . I have since learned that this truck is bad for doing this . It has a 4.0 - v6i don't know why ford is not held accountable for this .

Filed Apr 12, 2003 · Engine · 60,000 miles · VA

Truck leaking antifreeze and required replacement of head gasket and manifold gasket.

Filed Jul 30, 2002 · Engine · MI · fire

While consumer was paying a toll at the toll booth, vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment, there was damage to the toll booth and the vehicle was completely consumed by the fire, ohio traffic crash report.

Filed Jul 21, 2002 · Engine · TX · fire

Vehicle experienced a fire in the engine area/running gear/wheel area.*jg (fire incident report)

Filed Feb 26, 2002 · Engine · CA · fire

While consumer's daugther was driving about 25 MPH engine suddenly stalled. Then, driver restarted engine when she saw fire coming from driver's side. Jumped out, and vehicle burned down. Fire department could not determine where fire had started. Please provide more information.

Filed Dec 10, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · HI

Was driving between 30-35mph on wet road went to apply the brakes and pedal went to floor. Steered vehicle to left to slow down. Vehicle started skidding. Hit a tree stump and vehicle flipped over. Vehicle was totaled. Out of vehicle, and noticed pads had fallen off into rotors. Pads had gouges. Disc pads were missing.

Filed Nov 14, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · FL

I have questions to why there are these failures in these 4 important areas of my vehicle, and would like some answers! Thank you, I. E. Stowell. No safety defec tlisted. *ak (dot number: lt1018-d5 tiresize: p235/75r15)

Filed Nov 5, 2001 · Engine · IL

Consumer states vehicle has an oil leak.