1997 Ford Explorer: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 9, 2011 · Engine · 150,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20-30 MPH, the vehicle would misfire and seem as if it would stall. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that she needed to replace the engine. The manufacturer was then contacted and advised her that her vehicle was included in any recalls. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Mar 17, 2010 · Acceleration · 100,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl * the contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. While driving at speeds of 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted into a nearby parking lot and suddenly, noticed a fire had erupted near the drivers side window. The contact did not report any injuries. The fire department was called to the scene but a fire report was not taken. The vehicle was towed to her place of residence and has not yet been repaired. The failure mileage and current mileages were 100,000.

Filed May 24, 2006 · Engine · 55,000 miles · VA

Dt*: the contact stated the engine idled roughly. While sitting at a stop sign the vehicle idled erratically. While traveling around curves or down hills, at any speed, the engine felt as if it was going to stall. However, the engine has never completely stalled. The vehicle has been seen by the service dealer several times, but the problem could never be duplicated. Updated 06/07/2006. *ak

Filed Jan 5, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · CO

While driving at 35 MPH consumer heard a noise, then vehicle stalled. The spark plugs blew out. An independent technician indicated that engine cylinder need to be replaced.

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Engine · GA

Consumer states that there is a significant safety hazard with this vehicle. The vehicle is experiencing revving and stalling. Consumer feels that the vehicle is unable to be corrected. The problem has been able to be fixed temporarily to reduce the severity of the problem, even in consultation with ford motor company engineers. Consumer has continued to experience several unexpected surges in the engine revs in different situations.

Filed Aug 23, 2001 · Acceleration, Electrical · MO

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.

Filed Aug 8, 2001 · Engine · CA

While driving vehicle heard a loud noise and vehicle stalled. Also, opened hood to check, and found a hole in engine block, size of a silver dollar. Consumer had gotten notices for camshaft guide and retentioner, but was not honored because vehicle had gone over the mileage. Contacted dealer, could find nothing, but did see metal shavings.

Filed Apr 4, 2001 · Engine · IL

Engine failed while driving, causing vehicle to stall due to overheating. Cause unknown, dealer does not know why vehicle overheated. Complete engine needs to be replaced.

Filed Mar 21, 2001 · Acceleration · IL

Periodically while driving consumer would let accelerator pedal go and then began to press it, vehicle would not pick up speed. Vehicle began to stall, causing consumer to pull over. In order for vehicle to start and pick up speed, consumer would turn off engine and restart. Dealer was not able to replicate defect and was not able to provide remedy.*ak

Filed Mar 19, 2001 · Engine · TX

Consumer was driving less than 30 MPH and stalled. All lights came on. Towed to dealer who found crankshaft had broken. Crank pulley had broken off engine. No prior warning.

Filed Dec 28, 2000 · Acceleration · NC

Idle air control valve has failed twice , only lasted about 20,000 miles.this caused vehicle to stall when applying accelerator pedal.

Filed Oct 12, 2000 · Engine, Fuel system · MD

While driving the tensioner failed causing the engine to stall without warning or indication of trouble, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm