1994 Ford Explorer: check engine light

Filed Jul 18, 2014 · Fuel system · 190,000 miles · NC · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, an odor of gasoline fumes emitted inside of the vehicle and the engine warning light illuminated. In addition, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact experienced bronchial health issues that required medical attention as a result from inhaling the fumes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Dec 14, 2007 · Acceleration · 90,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford explorer. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle stalled minutes later, but quickly restarted. Smoke appeared under the hood and then the vehicle burst into flames. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 90,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Electrical · VA

On 14 april 2003 I paid for service on an "intermittent start" problem; checked the battery charging system, the alternator, and tested the battery.paid for labor $76.50 and $79.95 for battery assy. Here it is 2004 and the problem was not fixed but has gotten worse. Purchased two new alarm/entry devices (fobs) on 29 jun 04 because we were told by one of the mechanics that the new devices should solve the problem. This bill came to $211.10. Already paid $70.65 on or about april 28, 2004 for a diagnostic to find out what the problem was and told the repair part needed cost $210. I was upset and only paid for the diagnostic. I'm glad we didnt pay for that part, because each successive time, the solution to the "problem" has been different and cost additional money. Nothing the mechanics have done has resolved the problem; only made things worse and the cost have totaled $814.67 for this problem so far. The mechanic said the vehicle not starting back up after it has been turned off is tied in to the alarm system. They have replaced the anti theft control module on 26 july 2004, $368.82. Now the wiring is not performing, as it should!!! Vehicle is not starting again, the interior lights won't go out when the vehicle is turned off after it was "fixed", brake lights come on, and check engine light also comes on; seems to have a wiring/electrical problem now. Mr. Lee higgs, red team service manager, had the fuse to the interior lights taken out so the lights wont drain the battery, at least until they can get it back in to be fixed "again". The vehicle has been in and out of the service department and the problems are increasing instead of decreasing. We are still waiting for an opening in the service department to put the vehicle back in the shop to get this resolved again!

Filed Aug 9, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 88,500 miles · FL

I bought my 1994 ford explorer (4wd) in may of 1999 and have had numerous problems since. The vehicle had approximately 50900 miles when I bought it. It now has 89000 miles. I have replaced the brake rotors twice and replaced the brake pads three times. The last time I completed brake work was because the left front caliper overheated and failed. I then replaced both front calipers. There is a bad vibration problem at speeds of 55-67 MPH. I recently purchased four new tires, had them balanced, had the front end aligned, and replaced the shocks to fix this problem. It still vibrates at the above mentioned speeds. Also, the vehicle had numerous problems with the PCM (check engine light). I replaced the PCM as a last resort because I had already replaced all the sensors that could have been causing the problem. Replacing the PCM corrected the problem for about a year, but now the check engine light comes on again during initial starting and then goes out after driving about 2-3 miles. I also have a sound coming from my air vents when the A/C is turned on. Now for my most recent problem. The temperature gauge was reading hotter than normal so I overhauled the cooling system including: new thermostat, new cooling fan (old one was cracked all around the hub), new fan clutch, new radiator, new engine coolant temperature sensor, and new fluid flush and refill. The temperature gauge still reads the same. I have no idea what to do now. Any recall information you could provide would help. I have all receipts for parts purchased and work performed.

Filed Oct 10, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · MN

Check engine light comes on at times when the vehicle is towing a small trailer and using the transmission in drive instead of overdrive. Vehicle mileage and driveability/performance suffer. O2 sensors have been replaced by dealer with new yet problem still exists.

Filed Aug 16, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · NJ

Engine lights has come on several times, engine runs rough in gear at idle, dealer could not duplicate the problem, also serpentine belt was replaced, as well as the egr pressure sensor which was sticking, also thermostat was replaced.

Filed Jan 1, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · FL

Problem 1: electrical burning smell occasionally when turn heater on and once when turned A/C on. Has nothing to do with the first time using the system and smells like when another car of mine had the electrical wires in the steering wheel burn and smoke. Problem 2: gas pedal occasionally floors itself and I cannot brake the car even with all my weight on the brake pedal. I handle it by popping the car in neutral and sitting there while the engine guns itself. I also pump the gas pedal during this time in the hopes that it helps. This is the scariest of all my problems and I have been fortunate enough not to be too close to people when this happens. This happens about 2x a year and I cannot tie any of the incidens together as it has occurred on rainy days, sunny days.... Problem 3: I no longer drive my car above 65mph because in the past I have had problems where after more than 45 minutes of high speed driving the fuel system messes up. My mileage drops to about 8 miles to the gallon and the engine light comes on. I've had to get my purge tank emptied of fuel and other problems after an incident like this, but the problem is not noticable when the car is cool or in city driving. Overall note: I have some of the dates of the problems written down but not all so the dates and mileages are fictional in my notes to you.

Filed Feb 11, 1999 · Electrical · CA

Engine light stays on due to faulty processor.

Filed Nov 29, 1998 · Fuel system · PA

Explorer engine light comes on after combination of 1) driving on highway for approx. 1 hr and 2) have to climb a large hill...approx. 5 miles at 60 MPH. Truck stutters and bucks while cruising at 55-66mph when this happens. Truck was diagnosed approx. 10 times. I have all documentation for trying to resolve problem. Truck has shut down completely during one of these episodes losing power to steering and braking. As a parent of two small children I'm even more concerned. Dealership tried replacing fuel pump(2x), tp sensor, potentiometer with no fix. Dealership said it could be oxygen sensor, mass/map sensor, throttle control at one point but later changed mind. I know of one other explorer with similar problem. I hope this adds to your list. Please let me know if you have any information.

Filed Oct 16, 1998 · Engine, Transmission · WA

Transmission stopped operating while driving. Vehicle was taken to dealer shop and repair was made,cost went to the consumer. *ak engine light comes on and off.

Filed Sep 26, 1998 · Brakes, Engine · IN

Brakes rotors, calipers, seals also the radio will say error and shut off , you have to pull the fuse and reinsert it for it to work. Check engine light keep coming on when we went on vacation. Possible emission control problem

Filed Mar 5, 1998 · CA

Check engine light comes on and stays on when towing or driving in mountains and hills.