1993 Ford Explorer engine problems

Filed Apr 24, 2013 · Body, Engine · 76,000 miles · FL · fire · 1 injury

I was pulling into my condo's parking garage when driver in car behind me alerted me that my truck was on fire. I stopped immediately and noticed smoke and a burning smell inside of the vehicle and my feet got really hot. Exited vehicle and noticed fire dripping from underneath vehicle and black smoke and fire from under the hood. Immediately called 911 to report fire, as the fire unit was on its way the vehicle had two or three explosions under the hood and the horn came on. The entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. It was a total loss. The 22 story condominium fire alarms went off, all the elevators stopped working and the fire marshall evacuated the entire building. The parking garage was full of sooth and dense black smoke. The main lobby and elevator lobby was full of smoke. The er diagnosed me with smoke inhalation and shortness of breath. Subsequent lung test shows 30% decreased lung capacity.

Filed Nov 9, 2009 · Engine · 200,000 miles · OR · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford explorer. . After three attempts of attempting to start the vehicle, the engine misfired. A bystander near the driver-side door sustained injuries to her eyes, hair, and upper portion of her body. She had to be transported to the hospital. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The failure and current mileages were a little over 200,000.

Filed Mar 6, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · MO

I bought a car from a dealer and have the car for less than 30 days and the transmission is going out. The dealer would not give me a temporary tag unless I went to his mechanic for a inspection also the vehicle has been constantly leaking oil since the 2nd day I purchased.

Filed Mar 1, 2005 · Engine · 65 miles · OK

Intermittently engine stalling.

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · DC

Multiple failures, continually brake problems. The vehicle also overheated, thermostat replaced several times. A/c compressor malfunction, etc. *bf a blowout ripped the running board assembly, the ABS light was intermittent and the mechanic could not figure out why, the brakes locked up on the vehicle and violently skidded to a stop, the exhaust was replaced twice, there was a noise that lingered on in the front end and a loud creaking sound.

Filed Nov 26, 2003 · Engine · 124,000 miles · NJ

The vehicles cooling fan cracked. The consumer was concerned that the fan would fail while driving. Please provide any additional information.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Engine · TX

Cylinder heads need replacing.

Filed May 16, 2003 · Engine · MO · fire

Vehicle fire. Mr. While driving, the consumer noticed flames coming from under the hood, the vehicle was totaled.

Filed Nov 5, 2002 · Engine · CA

Consumer was travelling approximately 60mph on the highway. When consumer removed foot from accelerator pedal in preparation for exit, the vehicle made a strange "clunking" noise and began to accelerate suddenly. Attempts to slow down utilizing the brakes and downshifting transmission were unsuccessful. Consumer had to run vehicle off the road to avoid a collision. Vehicle flipped over and engine was still "revving" high. Ts

Filed May 3, 2002 · Engine · FL

Vehicle shakes at 60 MPH and higher. Dealer stated a kit to replace motor mounts was needed.