Vehicle stalled at 25 MPH, also , when going over a small bump rpms went up to 4000-5000. Mechanic thought vehicle stalling was an electrical problem, not taken to dealer yet.
1997 Ford Explorer electrical complaints
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Driver's side seatbelt would not release. Consumer had to use scissors to cut seatbelt off. Consumer has contacted dealer. *ak also, the ignition assembly unit failed and the back seat latch was missing.
Consumer was starting vehicle in the morning and there was a loud boom with a toxic smell. There were no flames. Started it again, and it didn't do anything. There was a small mini explosion underneath hood. Dealer stated that uper intake had blown to pieces. Undetermined of the cause, but assuming a missed fire. *ak right rear gasket intake manifold failed and was replaced. Spark plugs were replaced. The fan belt were replaced.
Consumer states after vehicle was shut off, the locks would not work, lights would go on and stay on, and the alarm would go off at all hours, possibly an electrical problem.
Approx 1 month ago, vehicle failed just after leaving the freeway and had to be towed to dealer. The problem was found to be the main fuse controlling all drive-train components, including computer, fuel injectors, transmission, etc. The dealer ( harris ford) could not find the cause after two days of investigation. I was returned the vehicle with two extra 30 amp fuses (and a $500 bill) in case the problem recurred. Approx. Two weeks later, the vehicle again died, this time in portland, or. Fortunately it did not happen on the freeway, since all power was lost when the engine died. The vehicle has been at a portland dealer for the past week, again with no explanation of the cause. Despite the fact that the vehicle will not run, and I have an esp, ford nor its dealers will commit to covering repairs under warranty. Had this happened at freeway speed of 60 or 70 MPH, a serious accident could occur, potentially with fatal injuries.
Truck will not start. Sometimes driver has to pop the clutch. Sometimes the truck has to be push before it will start.
Faulty gem module caused malfunction of the windshield wipers, 4x4, lights and power windows. Nlm
Nov '00 - truck would not start, had to get jump start. Took into the dealer for service. Diagnosis - idle air control valve replaced. Dec '00 - truck would not start, had to jump start. Took to a local mechanic. Diagnosis - gem module replaced. Jan '01 - truck would not start or jump start. Towed to dealer. Diagnosis - crank positioning sensor replaced. Told by dealer that these all were electronic parts. No explanation as to why they would fail with such low mileage. Currently, the 4wd indicator lights on the dash flash periodically. Left voice message with dealer service on 2/5 to discuss/fix.
Battery exploded while vehicle was idling. No fire or injuries.
Vehicle experienced several engine problems, consumer stated that the engine sounded like no oil was in it when started, dealer has replaced gaskets, upper intake cam tensioner three times, and there was a coolant leak. Left front door hinge replaced, it was making noise. Power steering pump was replaced, it was noisy when turning the wheel. Vanity mirror on driver's side would not close all the way and popped when opened, dealer replaced it. The right front of the vehicle was lower than the left front. Brakes were squeaky, dealer replaced front brake pads and turned rotors. A tap noise was heard while playing cd's. Vehicle experienced several transmission problems, while going over bumps and railroad tracks, transmission jumped out of gear, dealer intalled overhaul kit because the clutch had burned. 4 wheel drive was inoperable and made a rubbing/groan noise, when reversing and putting intor drive, consumer heard popping noise, dealer replaced rear transfer case flange and removed driveshaft. Vehicle would not start, it would turn over, dealer found the PCM was not wiring, dealer replaced PCM.
Ignition wires and plugs need replaced, consumer feels dealer should make these repairs.
I didn't think there was a problem initially but the vehicle has stalled multiple times at various speeds. Until the california court case against ford about the ignition system there has been multiple repairs from the fuel filter to the injectors. All of this did not solve the problem. I pleade to ford the federal safety agency please recall this problem before people get hurt or killed in accidents. I am a proud ford owner and love my explorer please help your loyal customers.
I was just wondering why dreager ford did not tell me of the recalls (I saw from your website) when I took my vehicle in to be worked on three deferent times for a charging problem. Also is there a way to trace this vehicle history using the VIN number? No summary listed for above vehicle.
Intermittently various components will become inoperable due to a deffect in the electrical system. Dealer has inspected the vehicle.
Dealer claimed couldn't duplicate.2nd time-replaced multifunciton switch and flasher. Now ok.
Two-tone horn failure.
When starting vehicle up, and about two minutes afterwards there was smoke coming from the steering wheel column which caught on fire. Consumer was able to put the fire out.
Jumper harness failed. Nlm
The crank sensor wiring, for the starter (ignition), will not start the vehicle. Took to dealer & was informed what problem was. Vehicle is out of warranty & dealer refused repairs unless paid up front first. Vehicle was under warranty in beginning.
While driving at 70 MPH computer shut down, causing the consumer to have no power/no steering and no brakes. Consumer had no prior warning.
In february 1998 the number 40 and 50 began to dim in the speedometer. The dimming has spread troughout the instrument cluster. After several repair attempts the instrument cluster was replaced in october 1998. The new one is worse than the original. The problem has continued to spread. At the present time all numbers in the speedometer are either dim or do not light up. The problem has spread to controls on the steering wheel, controls on the door, and the radio. Controls tht do not light up at all are power window adjuster on door, knob to turn on lights, gauges for controlling the light for off, low, or high, and the knob to adjust dimness of instrumnet cluster. Ford had an engineer to look at march 31, 1999. He concluded no reapirs were needed. The problem worsens daily. I am now going through a case with a dispute settlement board. If that fails I will have to contact an attorney. Ford refuses to make repairs. Rental vehicles I have received from them have the same problem. Ford motor compnay continues to state they have seen no other vehicle produced bythem with this problem. Your database suggests otherwise. I would like the federal safety agency to investigate before someone is killed due to this vehicle failure.
While driving vehicle caught fire under the hood . Vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer has not been notified.
The back up lights go out. The fuse had been replaced several times. Have taken to 4 different dealers for same problem. Seems the back up lights & rear defroster are connected together.
Engine o-rings and computer program faulty causing continued engine stalling.
Spark plug failed.
Battery cable misaligned,dealer made location correction.mgm
Electrical failures continually replacement of the faulty PCM module and spark plugs did not rectify failures.
Electronic module failure not an add on component. Please contac john at superior investigations at the above work number for additional information.
When pulling off the vehicle chokes off. Dealer contacted and states a computer problem, but cannot repair the problem. Numerous occasions the dealer has been contacted, and cannot fix the problem.
Rusting and corrosion of the bumpers and wheels.
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