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.
1991 Ford Explorer: engine stalls while driving
9 of the 608 complaints about the 1991 Ford Explorer describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Generator failed prematurely, causing vehicle to stall while driving.
Errors were made in the installation of the battery and alternator. Mr. *ak. The vehicle stalled after the consumer was told the repairs were made, consumer requested reimbursement.
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.
Intermittently vehicle stalls out and dies. Mechanic has replaced cfi module twice, and the problem has reoccurred. Please provide additional information.
While driving engine would suddenly stall out. Would have no warning. Would happen at any speed. Engine light would flash on/off. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed by mechanic it was mass air flow was causing a short in engine light. Problem was intermittent.
While driving on highway engine completely shuts down without warning causing loss of vehicle control. *ak the brakes and the power steering failed when the vehicle stalled. Maf sensor failed. Throttle body and gasket failed. Radiator is leaking. Thermostat failed.
While driving at 30 MPH lost all power. Vehicle didn't have any lights. Vehicle stalled and then shut down without prior warning. Then there was an electrical fire. Fire department put the fire out.
Vehicle stalls due to failure of the battery, alternator and wiring. Qcaw
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit a noise /...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting...
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. ak
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. tt
- Customer complaint of engine miss under load while going up steep hills. tt
- 4.0L equipped vehicles may experience temperature gauge fluctuation that may be accompanied with a...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Ford Explorer stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1991 Ford Explorer?
9 of 608 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford Explorer (1%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Ford Explorer?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1991 Ford Explorer
Tire blowout 45Fire or smoke 44ABS 28Brake failure 20Seat belt 14Transmission failure 12Overheating 9Sudden acceleration 9Door locks 7Grinding brakes 6Fuel pump 6Adaptive cruise 5Fuel leak 5Sunroof shattered 5
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