Engine failure causing vehicle stalling. Yh
1998 Ford Explorer engine complaints
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Oxygen intake valve failed. Yh
Transmission cooler line leak.
Drive belt continually makes noise, replacement necessary to stop noise. Mjs
Catalitic converter malfunctioned.
Vehicle shuts off when put in reverse gear. Nlm
Automobile shut off in traffic, near crash because of vehicle shutting off.
This is an explorer with the sohc 4l engine. I have experienced at least a dozen episodes of the engine stalling, or nearly stalling, when accellerating from a stop, and usually when turning left. It seems to happen most often when the weather and engine are hot, and after idling for a few moments, such as when stopped at an intersection waiting for a light or a break in traffic. The stall, or hesistation, happens after the vehicle has moved perhaps one car length. The dealership has made three attempts at repair. This seems to be a common problem with explorers with the sohc motor, and is very dangerous, leaving the occupants in the direct line of oncoming traffic in a disabled vehicle. Ford has not admitted a fault, or fixed the vehicle.
After traveling east on I-90 for approximately 50 miles with the cruise control on, I exited the freeway and came to a stop. Upon making a left turn and accellerating, the engine died momentarily and then came back to speed. This seems to be a problem that many other owners have experienced. Although I was able to continue on my trip, it was an anxious moment as I was attempting to merge with traffic.
Read report of others having this stall engine failure, vehicle engine doesn't go dead will will litterally almost quit but then regains without warniing.
Engine stalls or sputters from a stop or accelerating from ~40mph. This seems to happen at a greater rate when turning a sharp left and going over an incline such as a railroad crossing. This has caused 3 near collisions and would have caused a fatal incident had a train been bearing down on the train crossing. I have stalled on a raised train crossing 3 times.
Engine occasionally hesitates or stalls upon reacceleration after coming to a stop at intersections. Possible danger of being in heavy traffic when stall occurs - potential accident. Dealership service department kept vehicle 2 days after one occurrence and could not duplicate the problem, but indicated that they were aware of this same problem in other explorers. The hesitation or stalling usually happens after cruising on the freeway at 60 - 70 MPH then getting off at an exit and stopping at an intersection. When reaccelerating the engine sometimes either hesitates badly then resumes normal operation or stalls completely - usually in the middle of the intersection - requiring restart.
While driving noticed smoke coming from the exhaust system without prior warning the vehicle started to lose power. Took the vehicle for service, and the consumer had problems with the engine head gasket, the dealer replaced the engine, and there was a problem with the oxygen sensor. Vehicle has been in the shop for repair service eight times, and the dealer still can't determine the problem. Vehicle is back in the shop for repair service.
While pulling out the vehicle will hesitate which may cause an accident. Cause unknown. Been to dealer, but dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide further information.
While vehicle was in park a fire started in the engine compartment area ,cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
The vehicle randomly stalls after slowing down or coming to a stop. When I accelerate after slowing to a stop or comming to a complete stop, the truck hesitates/stalls and then kicks in and goes. Truck has been to dealer 4 times, but he can't fix because he can't duplicate the problem. It happens very randomly. It may happen 2-3 times a week and then not again for 3-4 weeks. This vehicle is very unsafe. It has happened many times when turning left across on-comming traffic. If this problem is not fixed, I will be hit some day!!! Ford wasn't very helpful. The dealer suggested I call the 800 number in my book. I reported this directly to ford on the 800 number and never heard from ford or the dealer. Ford said that they would contact the dealer and they would work on the problem. The dealer I am working with in not the one I purchased the vehicle from. The servicing dealer is kings ford 9555 kings automall drive cincinnati oh 45249 513‑697‑2414.
Vehicle has severe hesitation, and engine misses which could result in an accident.
Going down a steep hill at a very low speed about 5 MPH ,the idling speed will overcome the compressor in engine. Totally dependent on brakes, causes the brakes to overheat and results in brakes fading. Dangerous sitution.
When driving and stopping for a light and pulling off, the vehicle gave no prior warning and started to stall. When driving down a hill the vehicle lost all power, causing the consumer to lose steering and brakes. The consumer put the vehicle in neutral to get the vehicle to come to a stop.
Heard a lound noise while driving vehicle. Noises were coming from under the hood. Checked under the hood & noticed engine pulley was loose. Took vehicle to dealer & pulley was about to fall off.
Vehicle would stutter when driving. At different times would stall out. Pressure applied to accelerator pedal, vehicle stalls out. Problem cannot be duplicated by mechanic.
While driving at any speed and when driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate and shake. Also, there was a leakage coming under the vehicle near the engine. Contacted the dealer for repairs, and the vehicle was in for repairs twice. Vehicle will be taken back to the shop for additional repairs.
Noisy engine. Dealer replaced intake manifold/timing chain/alternator and starter.
Intermittent stalling.
Intermittently the vehicle stalls , giving the driver no indication. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
When traveling at low speeds/accelerating from a stopped position, engine stalls. Qcaw
Intermittent stalling.
When vehicle is at a stop,defect in engine causes vehicle to stall or hesitate. Dealer cannot duplicate problem.
Intermittent stalling.
While driving the vehicle stalled without indications. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
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