1999 Ford Explorer: engine failure

Filed Jan 3, 2008 · Acceleration, Engine · NC · fire

1999 ford explorer caught fire. Consumer states that his vehicle was in the shop for about 5 to 6 weeks getting a new engine transmission and radiator, and recall repair done. The vehicle caught fire a month after the repairs were made.

Filed Dec 9, 2005 · Engine · 90,000 miles · WI

Dt: the contact stated vehicle stalled. Although the engine died it easily restarted. He took the vehicle to a dealer. The dealer discovered the problem was the intake manifold gasket. There was a special service campaign # 01m112 that concerned the intake manifold gasket and the timing chain. However, due to the vehicle's mileage it was not included in the campaign. No repairs have been made.

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 May 29, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · VA

Engine knocking replace and now the new engine is knocking truck is in the shop now . Ford said that there is no warranty on the replace engine. Ford knows that there is a problem with the engines in there ford explorer.

Filed Oct 5, 1999 · Engine · OH

Engine noise noticed on second day of ownership. Noise happens when accelerating from a stop or low speed. Also, a metal flapping sound coming from under the hood when driving at high speeds. Dealer has been contacted. My explorer has been in the shop 3 times for this problem. The first time they ha it overnight and said that they didn't hear the noise. The second time ford issued a service bulletin and we were called by the dealer to bring it in again. This time they said they heard the noise and were going to come up with a fix or replace the engine, and they would notify me within 90 days as to what they were going to do. I had to call the dealer in 90 days and they said ford will not fix the problem because it will not affect the longevity or performance of the engine. Is there any information on this. Please advise

Filed Sep 29, 1999 · Engine · LA

The engine makes noises similar to a diesel engine. Ford supposedly has an internal bulletin on the problem. I believe that ford was aware of the problem prior to selling the vehicle. They have agreed to replace the engine but not to replace the vehicle. I expect that this problem exist in many ford explorers.