1999 Ford Explorer: check engine light

Filed Jan 9, 2009 · Engine · 124,554 miles · NH

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While driving 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the RPM's increased to over 3,000 RPM's. The RPM's would not decrease until he arrived at the dealer. While driving and attempting to control the vehicle, he depressed the brake pedal to reduce the speed of the vehicle. The dealer stated that he needed to replace the iac valve, throttle body assembly, housing, and throttle plate. They also replaced the check engine warning indicator and reset the computer. The failure mileage was 124,554.

Filed Dec 11, 2006 · Engine · 90,070 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the engine stalled immediately. This was followed by the check engine light illuminating constantly. This was the fifth occurrence of this problem. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer on four other occasions, where the dealer determined that the idle bypass valve was sticking. The valve was replaced each time, but the problems persisted. The manufacturer was also notified.

Filed Feb 17, 2005 · Engine · 1 miles · NY

I have a 1999 ford explorer xlt with a v-6 sohc 4 liter engine. The car has not properly accelerated since purchase in 2000, it has constantly stalled while driving and the dealer could not determine the problem because the check engine light was not on. I found out february 16, 2005 that I have a broken intake manifold gasket and it cost over $1,000 to fix. I have searched the internet related to this problem and found there are eight ford models manufactured from 1996 through 2001 with this problem. Ford refuses to acknowledge this defect to consumers but according to the article inthe attached link, they have extended their warranty on this part to the police department and taxi companies that have purchased the affected cars. Please visit the website for more info.http://www.gm-v6lemons.com/mediaattn.htm thank you for any help you can provide peter delvecchia.

Filed Aug 4, 2004 · Airbags, Engine · 19,000 miles · NJ

Intermittently windshield wipers did not work or started working on their own. Also, while driving at any speed vehicle stalled on the road. Air bag and check engine light intermittently came on and off.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Airbags · 83,000 miles · TN · crash

While driving at 40 MPH, the consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, the dual air bags did not deploy. *ak the consumer hit the steering wheel and the check engine light had come on and stayed on for two weeks. *sc

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · MI

While driving consumer noticed that check engine light illuminated and stayed on during the duration of the drive. Technician replaced a cracked engine head/heater core/four different sparks plugs/ gaskets, and filled and changed the oil.

Filed Dec 1, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · IL

Several problems with 1999 ford explorer eddie bauer edition. *mr when the vehicle was turned right, the windshield wipers would come on, the right rear tire had blown, there was a whine noise, a leaking on the garage floor along with a burning smell when the vehicle was shutoff, it was discovered the front axle seal needed to be replaced. Check engine light had come on and the heat gauge showed hot, the dealer determined it was the thermostat. The engine surged, the light emitting the display had gone out, there was a problem with the right front hub assembly/axle seal. *scc

Filed Jul 15, 2003 · Seats · 22,000 miles · NY

On july 13, 2003, I was driving my 1999 explorer and the bolt holding the seatback up snapped and the seat flopped back. I had my family in the car. I spoke with ford who told me to take the car to the dealer to look at the seat.*ak also, the car has a history of stalling while moving. It has happened on the highway several tmes and luckily has not LED to an accident. I have taken it to ford several times to discuss the problem and I have been told there is nothing that can be done until the "check engine" light comes on. They apparently can not diagnose the problem until the car's computer senses a problem.

Filed May 27, 2003 · Engine · 49,000 miles · NY

Check engine light stays on. Dealer states vehicle needs new engine. Please provide additional information.

Filed Jun 20, 2002 · Acceleration, Fuel system · MA

Throttle body/linkage, etc, fails and causes pedal to stick. While driving, truck will surge forward or stall with no warning. Pedal may also not disengage, reducing speed when released. *ak dealer found sticking iac valve. Check engine light on. Dealer found leaking intake seals and replaced.

Filed Mar 15, 2002 · Tires · KY

The check engine light illuminated on vehicle. Consumer took vehicle in to a ford dealership and was informed the problem was hard to detect. After many deductions(fuel jet cleaning, fuel system module replaced, and the replacement of the chain guides) the clutch mechanism was frozen together because of the many different brands of tires on the front versus the rear.

Filed Feb 4, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · MA · crash

Consumer stated there have been numerous problems with the drive train, consumer began hearing an odd n oise in august 2000, and in april 2001, at that time dealer could not duplicate the problem, the dealership however did replace the driveshaft assembly, and the joint assembly spindle-arm, several months later the outer tie-rod ends were replaced, lower steering shaft which was leaking power steering fluid, the power steering pump and the rack and pinion, also parking brake does not release, and the cruise control cable was replaced, the check engine light illuminated.*ak