1995 Ford Explorer engine problems

Filed Jan 20, 2015 · Engine · 130,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 13, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · CO

The vehicle doesn't shift since its missing the transmission wiring harness o/d sensor cant locate a replacement part the check engine light goes on all the time it uses a lot of antifreeze speed control don't work fuel pump keeps going out.

Filed May 11, 2011 · Engine · 187,000 miles · ME · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford explorer. The contact stated the vehicle was moved, and while he was in his house he heard a noise and within seconds the front end of the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard for further investigation. The fire report was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the vehicle was included the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v399000 vehicle speed control. The failure and the current miles were 187,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2005 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

Consumer's concern over the handling by ford motor companies of the cruise control deactivation switch recall.*mr one nov 11, 2003 the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer because the brake light illuminated, brake fluid was leaking and the cruise control no longer functioned. The dealer quoted the consumer $5000 to fix the vehicle. The consumer declined the repair, purchased the part himself and replaced it himself. The consumer recently heard about the recall and contacted the manufacturer to see if he could recover the money he spent to replace the faulty parts. The manufacturer indicated that the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall. The consumer's vehicle also experienced stall during acceleration, excessive tire wear, pulling to the right and transmission failure.

Filed Aug 8, 2005 · Engine · TX

Pep boy part failure.*mr while driving 70 MPH, consumer loss complete power. The tension pulley had disintegrated. This was the same tension pulley which was installed by pep boys 7 months prior to failure.

Filed Aug 4, 2003 · Engine · 91,000 miles · PA

1995 ford explorer stalls without waring at any given time,whether at idle or during acceleration. Has been checked out by local ford dealership where no problems have been found.

Filed Oct 25, 2002 · Engine · CA

There would be a knocking sound from the engine and this cause the vehicle to shake while driving. The speed could vary for the knocking but when vehicle is over 40mph, the vehicle would shake. Have taken to independent mechanic and indicated no recalls. Would not repair vehicle for free. Ts

Filed Jun 27, 2002 · Engine · KS

Vehicle stalled at 35 MPH while slowing down. Dealer has not been contacted.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Engine · TX · fire

Driving on the interstate consumer heard a pop and saw smoke in the rear, pulled vehicle over and fire engulfed from under hood, possible engine fire.

Filed Jan 13, 2002 · Engine · CA

I retained the old part for your inspection. I also have photos of the part I email you. When this non-servicable part broke, raw exhaust blew through the firewall and gassed us out of the vehicle. I believe there is a potential carbon monoxide hazard.