1992 Ford Explorer: sudden loss of power

6 of the 633 complaints about the 1992 Ford Explorer describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2026
2
2025
3
2023
1
2022
13
2021
19
2020
49
2019
4
2018
10
2017
28
2016
112
2015
59
2014
65
2013
142
2012
60
2011
143
2010
1
2008
5
2007
8
2006
11
2005
10
2004
18
2003
10
2002
22
2001
7
2000
12
1999
4
1998
22
1997
14
1996
9
1995
1
1994
7
1993
2
1992
6
1991
3
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Mar 27, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 444,980 miles · AZ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford explorer. While reversing, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle caught fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 444,980. Updated 5/18/15*cn the repair shop replaced the fuel vapor canister. Also, the vehicle would not go in reverse. Updated 06/02/15

Filed Oct 28, 2005 · Fuel system · 162,000 miles · OK · fire

Hello, my wife has a 1992 ford explorer that lost power going up a hill to our drive then she made the turn then she noticed flames coming out from around the hood the car is a total lose is there anything that can be done to help us out? Thanks rick.

Filed Jul 16, 2000 · Electrical · CA

The vehicle occasionally hesitates on accelleration, and repeatedly the engine stalls (however, radio etc stays on) causing a loss of power steering, brake power, etc. This occurs in all seasons and at all speeds but, seems more prevelant during the summer months. This stalling has resulted in 10 near miss accidents while attempting u-turns and left turns in traffic , and while driving at freeway speeds (65 MPH +). I have repoted this to the dealer so many times they don't even track it anymore. The response during the "service" checks has ranged from, "we can't get it to create the symptoms" to "it's a mass air flow sensor." it is my belief that there is a manufacturer's defect in the design of the wiring harness, or the computer. I know that this problem is not limited to the "explorer" as a work associate had the same occurrances with his aerostar van. Any help you can give will be appreciated.

Filed Apr 14, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · CA · fire

While driving about 20 MPH vehicle was losing power. Vehicle was on fire, flames were coming out from under the engine compartment. *ak.et.

Filed May 29, 1998 · Engine · OH

While traveling 35mph alternator light came on. Then vehicle lost all power & became overheated. Pulled to side of road. Vehicle towed to service station. Was told shaft between water pump & clutch fan had severed. Entire unit had sideward & disengaged all the belts.

Filed Mar 5, 1998 · Transmission · CA

While driving 65 MPH, the truck suddenly lost all power without warning because the transmission inspection hatch came off, and all transmssion fluid was pumped out. The problem has been corrected by dealer.