Knocking noise from engine manifold area. Dealer could not find any noticeable problem. Knocking noise would quiet down after the engine would heat up. Problem got worse over time. Independent mechanic found problem with the exhaust manifold gaskets leaking.
1996 Ford Explorer engine complaints
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Engine crankshaft cracked. There was no warning. Mechanic said it broke in half.
After vehicle had been driven and was parked it caught on fire without prior warning. Consumer believed fire had started in the engine.
Water was leaking from engine head gasket. Dealer has repaired the vehicle.
Truck has been in for service 3 times for this and still not fixed. No safety defect listed within summary.
Temperature gauge showed hot. Drove to dealer 5 miles away. Dignosis: blown head gasket.
Brake pads and rotors failed causing noise. Mjs
The air intake system points down at the wheel well, causing it to injest water during stream crossings. I crossed 3 streams at shallow depth (less than hub high), and just enough speed to make it through. On the third stream crossing, the engine died. At the dealer's, water was found in the air intake system, and in the engine, causing it to seize up, & need to be replaced.
Thermostat locked up and caused antifreeze to leak out of resevroir.
While driving at 70 MPH and without prior warning vehicle stalls and then shuts down.
While driving engine compartent caught on fire. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the fire. Please provide further information.
Egr valve and sensor failed.nlm
When making a turn vehicle will cut off , giving the driver no indication. The dealer has repaired vehicle twice, problem still exists.
Vehicle developed engine knocking noise which results from poor performance.
Engine failed. Yh
Engine stalls causing the steering to lock, power brakes to fail and loss of control.
Engine manifold cracked, causing the vehicle to make a loud noise. Dealer says exhaust header needs to be replaced.
On several occasions while driving the vehicle would shut off for unknown reason. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer shop on two occasions and they cannot resolve the problem.
Gas gauge does not move when filled with gas or while driving. Cause unkown. Dealer cannot correct problem. *ak the temperature gauge is erratic, dealer replaced a wiring harness, however this did not work, dealer can not remedy the erratic temperature gauge or the inaccurate gas gauge.
Engine failure.
Engine and fuel injection malfunction. Check engine light flashed, engine RPM's raise to 4000-5000 without acceleration, vehicle jerks as if receiving fuel intermittently. Vehicle sometimes stalls and/or will not start.
Vehicle flooded with water due to manufacturer never installing the hoses that connect and drain excess water from the roof area, resulting in damage to interior of vehicle.
Smog control failed.
Oil seal failed.
Exhaust manifold gaskets failed.
Engine stalls at idle, due to on-board computer.
Temperature sensor failed.
Fron wheel bearing failed.
Firestone tire has had a slow leak since purchase of vehicle.
Steering wheel failed.
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