1993 Ford Explorer: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 6, 2020 · Electrical · 198,486 miles · CA

Ignition switch turns without a key and then it is hard to insert the key. Engine stalled possibly because of the switch while waiting for traffic light to change to green.

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

Intermittently engine stalling.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Electrical, Transmission · 30,000 miles · KY

Transmission had to be replaced and the vehicle stalled. *mr this problem had been present since the vehicle was first purchased. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer on 5 occasions with no success until another chevy dealer found that there was a bad battery cable. *sc

Filed Jun 12, 2002 · Transmission · CA

Vehicle stalls out when driving. Contact dealer . Transmission failure. Had part replaced 3 times within 3 years.

Filed Apr 18, 2001 · Engine · MO

Vehicle stalls mostly after driving for at least 30 minutes, mostly at speeds of 40-70 MPH. Has stalled at least 12 times. Dealer cannot remedy problem.

Filed Mar 14, 2001 · Electrical · CA

When vehicle gets warmed up it will stall because ignition module will malfunction, and vehicle will cut offf without prior warning. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Feb 1, 2001 · Suspension · GA · crash · 1 injury

The problem first displayed itself at 8000 miles, I contacted the dealer and was told to bring it in. On 7/14/93 they did a front end alignment. When I picked it up I questioned the unusual tire wear on the front, they told me there was nothing they could do, about this. This condition persisted and I again contacted the dealer and was told to bring it in on 10/19/193. They performed another front end alignment and rotated the tires due to the exterme wear. The problem continued I again called the dealer and was advised to bring it in on 2/11/94 at which time another realignment was performed and a part replaced. The problem only became worse I again contacted the dealer and was stalled repeatedly. In desperation I contacted the ford rep in atlanta (matt darnell) and requested his assistance. Again I was stalled almost ignored, the problem became so bad while waiting for mr. Darnell that I was forced to take it to firestone who performed another front end alignment and rebalanced the tires. The tires were worn so badly by this time , the damage had been done. There were other repairs made to this vehicle by claxton lawrence ford who at one point refused to repair it because we did not purchase it there. At this point we had to contact ford directly and threaten legal action in order to effect repairs. At this time the explorer was new on the market and information that is now widely available was not available to us or others. It is my belief that ford motor company knowingly knew they had problems and now that I reflect back on it mr. Darnell alluded to me in one conversation to that effect, but at the time I did not put it together. I too was involved in a roll over with my explorer and it was totally destroyed along with my life and career. Had ford been more forthcoming with information that they had things may have been different for myself and many others. I have contacted an attorney who told me to much time had passed for me to take my case to court.

Filed Jan 10, 2001 · Transmission · WA

Re: front hub assembly: failed infirst year of ownership and was replaced by ford. Second failure this year. Although my car has a lot of miles on it I only rarely use 4 wheel drive. I would estimate about 1000-2000 miles of 4 wheel drive running time. Danger involves not being in 4 wheel drive when you think you are. Second concern: car has occasionally stalled while driving and running perfectly fine and will restart after 20 -30 seconds. Happens in warm weather after car is warm. Seems similar to california court mandated recall issue but ford denied any relationship. Danger is car may stall when pulling into traffic.

Filed Oct 17, 2000 · Electrical · FL

While driving about 10 MPH when vehicle stalled without a prior warning . It happened three times, and consumer had contacted dealer about the situation.

Filed May 8, 1999 · Electrical · CA

My 93 ford explorer had approximately 3 diagnostic tests with results that show there is nothing wrong with it. The vehical consistently over 7 months has been stalling, dieing, and surging. It usually stalls at stop signs or while waiting in a lines of cars. It dies at stop signs or when trying to start it up. It surges while driving on the freeway and feels like a tugging motion. The rpms and amps go way down and feels like it may stall then it surges and gets power. When it gets power it almost jumps forward and hits the car in front while my foot is still on the break. It also jumps around at stop signs with the rpms and amps going up and down. Mossey ford in san diego, ca has replaced the oil and filter and the fuel pressure regulator. They said it would take car of the problem and it did not. The problem became more dominant, persistent, and dangerous. This work cost approximately $300.00, so due to high cost at ford. I took the vehical to greg's automotive in el cajon, ca. I then replaced the battery and was charged uselessly for finding no problems. At this point, I spend about $400.00 more dollars for nothing. They had a hunch that it may have been the timing belt, but I would have to pay $600.00 just for them to check. I have been spending hard earned money uselessly and disregarding my bills for my vehical not being fixed. I am scared for my safety and other's safety while driving the explorer under these unfixable conditions. I need help and high quality service to pin point the exact problem. I depend on my vehical and must use it to get me places I have to go. My ford vehical is stalling, dieing, and surging. This is not safe and ford should deal with this problem by recalling vehicals with these type of complaints.

Filed Jul 15, 1997 · Engine · TX

Vehicle intermittently fails to start or stalls during operation.

Filed Mar 6, 1996 · Engine · OR

Water was sucked into the engine when driving through a puddle, causing engine damage/stalling.