1997 Ford Explorer engine complaints

Filed Feb 12, 1998 · Engine · NJ

Vehicle vibrates at idle in drive or park at 625 rpms. Dealer replaced the exhaust system per ford, however the problem remains.

Filed Feb 7, 1998 · Engine · OK · fire

While driving at 40 MPH the engine caught fire.

Filed Dec 8, 1997 · Engine · ID

Recall 97v074000. The dealer has no parts.

Filed Oct 31, 1997 · Body, Electrical · NJ

Vehicle experienced misalignment. In addition, replaced fuel gauge sendin gunit/air bypass valve/ water pump/seat release/passenger's door and computer.

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · Engine, Seats · OH

While driving the engine cut completely off. Dealer replaced engine. *ak consumer states that after engine replacement, oil pump assembly failed and then oil was leaking again after that was replaced, dealer has agreed to replace consumer's explorere with a 1998 model. Rack and steering was replaced, due to lost fluid in front end. Seat bracket failed.

Filed Oct 10, 1997 · Engine · NY

Emmission/exhaust control sensor failed causing the check engine light to illuminate. Mjs

Filed Sep 30, 1997 · Engine · CO

Engine stalls

Filed Sep 17, 1997 · Engine · AZ

Consumer was going to pull out into traffic, merged into lane when vehicle completely stopped/no motion, but engine was still on/running/and in gear. Pushed pedal to the floor, heard noise, no response. Gradually picked up speed after waiting about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Dealer could not duplicate same problem.

Filed Aug 5, 1997 · Engine, Suspension · CA

Emissions control system failure.

Filed Jul 17, 1997 · Engine · AZ

While driving on highway at 65 MPH suddenly the engine light came on and the engine cut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer said that the engine needs to be replaced.

Filed Feb 26, 1997 · Engine · MI

While running engine emitted an awful odor, dealer has been unable to determine source.

Filed Feb 11, 1997 · Acceleration, Engine · MO

The engine races from 55 to 70 MPH.