1994 Ford Explorer: won't start

Filed Sep 14, 2005 · Electrical · 129,980 miles · FL

I bought this 1994 ford explorer eddie bauer SUV from a dealer. The car had a problem with alarm so the dealer removed it. The ABS light comes on and off. A week after the purchase, while driving, the engine stops, car comes to a halt in the middle of the road, and the steering locks. I almost got hit by a truck. It starts back on after few minutes. It does not start if hazards, headlights or any electrical components are on. After that the same thing happened 5 times in 2 weeks once at night 12''o clock. It is highly unsafe to drive the car now. I'm not driving it anymore. The dealer does not know what the problem is and does not want to take the car back.

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Electrical, Seat belts · CA

All the restraint safety belts do not lock between movements. Has contacted manufacturer. Manufacturer indicated that there was no coverage because over 50000 miles and second owner.*ak consumer also states the battery light illuminates while driving, and sometime the vehicle will not start.

Filed Aug 21, 2001 · Electrical · CA

I had driven approximately 50 miles on the freeway driving 65 to70 miles per hour and had gotten off the freeway and was taking a side street driving 50 miles per hour when the total electrical system went dead. The car seemed to be warm-it was a hot day and I had been using my air conditioning to the maximum. I tried restarting the car but it would not start. After 45 minutes the car started up again. Note! We had this same problem with this car on july 9, 1999 at approximately 96000 miles on the car. If this had occurred while I was driving on the freeway I could have been badly injured. I feel that this problem has to do with a faulty ignition system which has design problems.

Filed Jul 18, 2001 · Electrical · KY

This vehicle will stop running, no sputtering, just lose power, at any speed, at any time during operation. Once, vehicle even reset the radio stations, as if the battery had been disconnected during service. There is never an indication that the vehicle is going to quit. It then takes about 1-2 minutes to start. The engine will turn over, but will not start until you wait, with the key off, for the proper amount of time. The radio still works, all electrical components still operate. This has been happening since I got the vehicle. I have written to you once before concerning this subject, but never heard back. Please respond to this complaint. I appreciate and anticipate an answer. Thank you. Jamie urquhart.

Filed Oct 12, 2000 · Electrical · VA

When driving vehicle will cut off without prior notice. Ignition module will overheat and will not start up. Dealership is aware of the problem, ignition module needs to be replaced.

Filed Jul 12, 1999 · Electrical · TX

Won't start unless you move steering wheel up and down.