4- wheel drive indicator light would flash continually, indicating tha t 4- wheel drive was inoperative. On two occasions vehicle has been at dealer's shop for repairs, and dealer informed consumer that gem module part replacement has been on back order, and was waiting to receive the parts. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter or provide additional information.
1998 Ford Explorer transmission complaints
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Engine continually experiences stalling, several repair attempts/repairs with no change in stalling problems. Mjs
At very low speeds, or after releasing the foot brake, and then accelerating briskly, the entire drive train goes into neutral. The engine speeds up, but no vehicle movement. You must stop, or coast until the drive line violently "clunks" back into gear. This has happened several times, twice nearly causing accidents. This is very dangerous, and I would like to know if other similar vehicles have the same problem. It has just been reported to the manufacturer, so they have not had time to respond.
When I tried to use the AC in march it blew out only hot air. A new compressor had to be put in it. It still leaks under the dash when it rains hard or going through car wash. Rear wiper motor burnt out. Wiper would not work, had to be replaced. Rear seal, pinon seals, and rear drive shaft were replaced twice. The rear passenger door panel and window rattled really bad. Had repaired. Now front driver door panel and window rattles. Had a "vibrating" noise repaired. When vehicle idled a piece of metal vibrated. Several times I have gone to turn on the headlights and they won't come on. I have to turn the button several times before they will come on. After my auto has set overnight and I start it, it idles very rough for a few minutes. The gas pedal has been sticking for quite a few months. Only when you initially push on the gas to go. You have to tap on it to get it to unstick; there has been a recall on this, the pa
Stalls when shifting from reverse to drive. Dealer cannot duplicate. Near collision in parking lot.
Vibration in drivetrain. Most pronounced when accelerating on uphill grade. Occurs at around 35 MPH. Not related to tires or wheels, all have been replaced.
Problem is an almost constant grinding noise that dealer says cannot be repaired due to the fact that the manufacturer has no permenant fix. Refer to ford technical service bulletin 12328.12329. Dealer refused to document that problem was not a potential safety issue and that there would not be a failure of the drive train system, or that the wheels would not fall off. Dealer's service dept mgr. Further stated that there were hundreds and perhaps thousands of cars with the same defect. My observation of this problem is that there is a high pitched grinding or squealing noise coming from the front end when the vehicle is in motion. This sound is a metal on metal rubbing noise, which could cause frictiion, heat and perhaps parts failure that could cause potential failure of the drive train system.
Special service message 12328 - some 1998/1999 explorer/mountaineer 4x4 vehichles may exhibit a high pitched squeal/whistle type noise from the front end at speeds from 10mph to 40mph. This noise may be coming from the front halfshaft excluder seals(3k070) as they rotate against the inner hubs. If a vehicle comes in for this concern, perform the following service procedure for both sides of the vehicle; 1. Perform the front half shaft removal procedure per section 205-04-6 through 205-04-8 of the 1999 explorer/mountaineer workshop manual. 2. Clean the extended lip of the front wheel excluder seals(3k070), the inner surface of the knuckle(3k185/3k186) in which the wheels ride against the axle shaft oil seals(3254). 3. Spread approximately 1/8" thick bead of high temp wheel bearing greese(part #e8tz-19590-a) onto the seal lips&surfaces they contact. 4. Perform the front halfshaft installation procedure per section 205-04-8 of the 1999 explorer/mountaineer workshop manual. Verify that the noise is no longer present. Additional information will be provided when available. Engineering is currently investigating this issue. Note: do not replace the seals unless they are damaged.
We hear a loud hissing/whistling noise from the front of the vehicle. We have been told that ford is working on fixing the problem and would like to know if this is true. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Steve and gaylene schmitz
3 problems; #1. Gas pedal sticks. Dealer says no problem, but keeps putting lube on linkage. #2 left front bearing replaced twice due to sqealing at low speed, other times they lubed rubber boot. #3 rear hatch when cold,lifts fail, hit head and upper back.
Some 1998/1999 explorer/mountaineer 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a high pitched squeal/whistle type noise from the front end at speeds from 10mph to 40mph. This noise may be coming from the front half axle shaft excluder(dust) seals (3k070) as they rotate against the inner front hubs. Perform procedures 205-04-9 through 205-04-8 of the 1999 explorer/mountaneer workshop manual applying a 1/8 thick bead of high tempature wheel bearing grease (part# e8tz-19590-a) onto the seal lips and the surfaces, they contact. Perform procedure 205-04-8 of the 1999 explorer/mountaineer workshop manual. This is a temporary fix and ford engineers are currently investigating this issue.
Rubber sealing for junction draft shaft and transmission failed. Yh
Transmission is leaking. Yh
Transmission cooler line leak.
Gear shift failed, could not get it out of park.
Transmission failed.
Transmission is leaking. Yh
The valve body in transmision failed, causing noise. Yh
When applying the brakes pedal gets stuck,causing the brakes to hesitate. When putting the gear in park the vehicle hesitates. Consumer doesn't know whenever the vehicle is going to move, and the dealer can't determine the problem.
When vehicle is in motion, a loud squealing noise emits from the front hubs. Ford has replaced the seals twice and says there is nothing else they can do. The ford dealership says the receive several complaints a day on this problem. Each time I see a 98 explorer coming down the street, I listen and it seems all of them have the same problem.
Original transmission failed and replaced, new transmission failed several times causing leak prior to replacing.
Transmission failed due to broken support, however vibrations in drivetrain prior to failure.
Tranfer case still not switch out of 4-wheel low. Fords's remedy: turn ignition to on w/o starting, put transmission into neutral, turn off ignition, put transmission back into park. Had 4x4 solinoid replaced. Problem still exists. Dealer told me they have had several bad solinoid come in to be replaced.
While driving the vehicle one of the fittings for the automatic transmission cooling lines came loose and caused the fluid to leak, almost creating a fire. The fluid leaked on the brake pads which increased the stopping distance. The dealer was notified about the problem immediately. The problem with the transmission fitting line was corrected, but consumer still experiences a problem with the brakes.
Design problem with the automatic 4x4 control and vehicle electronics.
Transmission failed causing vehicle to loose reverse gear.
While driving vehicle on highway at 60 to 65 MPH vehicle switches to 4- wheel drive without warning. Problem has not been corrected.
While driving on dry straight road at approximately 55 MPH vehicle jerked suddenly to the left. When attempting to correct steering, vehicle went out of control and veered to the right, the spun back to the left. Turned around on the road backwards and flipped on passengers's side and slid into median. Also, ABS brakes/suspension and transfer case failed.
Automatic transmission fails to engage properly in either forward or reverse gear.
Transmission failure; transmission is slow to engage and then will jerk once it does.
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