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1997 Ford Explorer engine complaints
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Have had a intermittent valve tap since a recall was done ,it's getting progressly worse. Dealer has replaced tappets once and the timing chain tensioner thinking it was that .now I see two tsbs' the federal safety agency #sb051948 and #sb051128 and was wondering if they might apply and can I do anything to get the problem resolved ? Thankyou for any help ,shannon
Repeated failed attemps to correct ping/tick when engine is below 30 degrees f
Engine failure due to oil pump drive assembly failure(ford recall campaign #97b12). Manufacturer refuses to cover under warranty.
Was traveling approximately 40mph when vehicle stalled. Took to dealer & informed defective engine & needed to be replaced. Had no anti-freeze. Received another engine off manufacturing line. Engine lasted 2 weeks. Had paid half. The 3rd engine replaced free. There is some stalling in this engine as well.
When engine is warm and vehicl is at a stop, driver attempts to accelerate hard to get into traffic the engine will stall or hesitate.
Vehicle has been brought back to dealer several times with same complaint, dealer complies ,has acknowledged ford has problems. However, nothing has been done that seems to rectify the problem. Vehicle has had problem since the first year, and it continues to get worse. Investigation control number was issued #118268bh (11/30/98). Ramp ford has been helpful to us in this matter, but it seems that ford has not provided the dealership with a way to fix this problem.
Vehicle caught on fire in the engine after sitting for over an hour. Also caused the house to catch on fire.
While driving at 60 MPH heard some noise and the consumer pulled over and noticed water and anti-freeze coming from the vehicle. Consumer turned vehicle off.when trying to start the vehicle back up, the vehicle won't start.
Engine o-rings and computer program faulty causing continued engine stalling.
When starting cold engine races and gas pedal sticks, I live in florida so it doesn`t happen unless its 50 deg or less, engine also almost stalls, dealer could not find the problem.
Rocker arm cover out of order.
Exhaust gas recirculation valve tube failed.
Water pump leak.
Oil pump failed.
Check engine light came on, due to engine sensor failure.
Electrical failures continually replacement of the faulty PCM module and spark plugs did not rectify failures.
Engine stalls and almost quits entirely during acceleration. Most noticeable at speeds 50 - 55 MPH. May be in conjuction with a slight turn of the left (during lane change on the freeway.)
Engine stalls sometimes when turning left after stop. Very dangerous in traffic. Taken in to multiple dealers who can never reproduce the failure. Stalling problem seems common among people with 4.0 sohc engine (based on internet discussion). Truck was bought/registered under my wife's name: kathleen.
When accelerating to turn left with my s.o.h.c v6 explorer, the engine will sometimes cut out and almost stall in the middle of the intersection with cars bearing down on me. It goes for 2 seconds and then cuts out for 2 seconds. It will then take off again. At first I thought it had to do with the heat outside, but it happened this january. I have always been turning left under quick acceleration. Has happened with 1/4 tank of gas to nearly full. I did a search in dejanews and found approx. 20 other similar cases. It is very scarry to have your vehicle almost die in the middle of an intersection with cars coming at you. It happened twice in the summer of 97, 3 times in the summer of 98 and once in january 99.
Early in 1998 consumer saw oil in driveway, she took vehicle for oil change in february. A week later the oil spot was bigger. Took vehicle back to dealer in june 98, and they saw no leak. The oil leaks got bigger. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealers three times. Banner ford--1665 scott blvd. Decatur, ga---404‑633‑4005. Vehicle is still leaking oil today.
Consumer was driving the vehicle on the road at approximately 40 MPH when she heard a grinding noise and noticed engine smoking. Dealer noticed, and informed consumer that the repairs would be the consumer's responsibility.
When vehicle comes to a stop the motor races with the RPM's going up to 6000, idle arm sensor replaced, but still idling high.
Rusting and corrosion of the bumpers and wheels.
When parking the vehicle or leaving vehicle overnight, the vehicle does not start, and this is a problem for the consumer. Manufacturer was contacted.
Consumer was driving on highway at 55 MPH under normal road conditions, consumer heard something popping. Then noticed a gas smell. Within a few seconds later other motorist was signaling for consumer to pull over. Pulled over and found engine on fire. Dealer notified and informed consumer that they do not do fire repairs and the vehicle was not under warranty. *akthe vehicle was under warranty but the warranty did not cover fire related failure.
Engine turns and vehicle moves on slight incline with engine off and manual transmission in first gear. Resulting in crash.
Ford was never able to determine cause of problem (engine cut out and or stalled upon moderate to hard acceleration, on most occasions from a stop) with vehicle after 5-6 repair attempts on parts listed above. Vehicle was replaced by ford with a 1998 explorer that turns out to be exhibiting the same problem that the 1997 explorer did.
While driving vehicle about 45 MPH after leaving from a gas station, smelled somthing burning. Stopped and looked under the hood, but did not see anything. When parked vehicle on the bank parking after coming from inside, found her vehicle on fire. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
Electrical problems with door control panel continually.
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