While driving, the vehicle stalled.
1999 Ford Explorer engine complaints
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Service bulletin oom 12 from ford was for the replacement of the camshaft tensioner in my 1999 explorer. It was replaced on 11/27/01 and now needs to be replaced again. The ford service center refuses to see the same componet continues to fail again and again as their problem.
The oil pressure gauge shorted out, the air bag wiring harness, front axle seals, brake caliper pads, brake line, power door lock assembly and multi function switch assembly were all replaced. *ts the timing chain, tensioner, idle air control, valve intake gaskets and the seats which ripped were also replaced. * jb
The engine revved and the engine surged foward.*dt
Consumer stated while driving at any speed and with no warning the vehicle would stall.
Consumer was making a 3pt turn. When truck was placed in drive gear then engine suddenly accelerated causing vehicle to crash into house. Ph
Ongoing engine stalling problem while driving/ slowing down, and accelerating from a stop position. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
While trying to accelerate doors automatically locked, and then vehicle shut off. It was hard to get vehicle back started. Dealer notified.
Engine heads cracked on both sides. The hood latch assembly rusted and cannot be opened, also the horn filled up with water and would not work as a result.
Consumer state s that vehicle will rattle causing cam chain to snap. Nlm
While driving in overdrive at 50 MPH and going up an incline, vehicle vibrates erratically. Problem has not been remedied. *ak o2 sensor failed and was replaced. Fuel pressure regulator failed and was replaced. Consumer stated that the dealer can not do anything to fix the problem, which seems to be a manufacturer defect.*yh
When idling in park or drive the ehicle makes noise that sounds like marbles rattling in a can then the vehicle acts like it wants to stall out. Nlm
Vehicle has a knocking noise coming from underneath the hood area. Dealership is aware of problem.
While traveling and without any indication engine stalled. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Engine began producing sounds of dieseling or rattling at roughly 50k miles. Camshaft tensioner replaced under recall shortly after, mechanic said this would eliminate noise. Noise grew progressively worse over time - brought into a ford dealer, had veh. For a week and replaced front cam chain guide. Went to p/u vehicle and was informed noise is still there due to rear cam chain guide needing replacement. Would have to pull motor for about another $1000. Two independent mechanics informed me both guides failing due to cam shaft tensioner. Both guides would not fail at same time on opposite ends of motor unless joined by common part. Dealer and ford motor co. Basically said that's my problem.
"check engine" light came, but car appeared to run/perform normally. When the light came on, I was low on fuel. Had dealer check, reported taht I needed new fuel pump, there were leaks at intake gaskets & cost to repair would be about $1,200. Second scan by another auto shop could not get the same computer "codes" as dealer. "check engine" light was reset. On 1/24/2002, when fuel tank was very low, "check engine" came on again. Not convinced what the problem is! I am certain that water in the fuel is part of the problem. I am not convinced that a new fuel pump is needed.
While driving, throttle/ air bypass valve malfunctions which causes accelerator pedal to stick, and pedal goes nearly to the floor. Also pedal has to be pumped before it releases. *ak the dealer said they can fix the problem, but the vehicle still hesitates and there is rough idle, the lower ball joints failed, and were replaced.
Dealer refused to repair vehicle after defective remaufactured engine installed.
Whle driving at any speed vehicle completely shutsdown without warning, cause unknown. Please provide more information.
Knock in engine had to dealer 3 times last time they decarboned engine still knocking worse than before now they say its a normal sound doesn,t sound normal to me any recources I have would be greatly appreciated.
When traveling or turning there is a hesitation in same direction.
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The plastic trim around the head liner was loose.
Engine makes a rattling noise, consumer constantly went to dealer to diagnose the problem. After doing 2-3 diagnostic tests, no problem was found, consumer went to another dealer for a second opinion and a rebuild engine was put in. Bolt to engine cylinder broke off and a new head was ordered. *ak consumer is still not satisfied that engine is not running smoothly and still hear irregular noises, dealer identified the noise and informed consumet that is was normal, consumer also blames dealer for selling her the vehicle with defective firestone tires, consumer had to purchase 5 new tires.
Automatic transmission is slipping in any gear. It doesn't shift gears correctly when accelerating. Transmission only shifts correctly into 1st gear, and double shifts into 2nd and 3rd gears after letting off gas. Transmission shifts sometimes from high to low, causing vehicle to pull. Overdrive light intermittently would go on and off. Was repaired at dealer. On 1-18-2001. Dealer replaced multiple parts in transmission 02-15-2001, transmission locked up and wouldn't move.torque converter and pump with housing were replaced. On 6-29-2001, transmission was still pulling. Dealer replaced a stuck evr valve and replaced it. *ak front and rear rotors warped, dealer replaced, ABS light illumianted, dealer replaced rear speed sensor, brakes are noisy. Passenger window shakes, dealer lubed tracks. Motor makes rattling noise when being driven steadily. Steering gets stiff and makes a whining noise. Air conidtioner was repaired. Goodyear tire blewout, this tire was a replacement for firestone recall 00t005.
Idle air control valve sticks shut, shutting down engine whenever you lift off the gas pedal. I drove the car home being careful not to lift my foot completely off the gas. Someone could easily lift off the gas in an intersection for example, and have the car stall immediately. It is my opinion that a part failing that causes the car to stall like that is a safety problem. The service manager at the dealer told me that the idle air control valve was often on back order. This leads me to believe that these things are failing often.
The explorer makes a rattling/marbling noise coming from the bottom of the engine. Joe cotton ford informed me that ford motor co. States that the way to deal with this problem is to remove the carbon in the engine and drive the vehicle with repeated cycles of running the engine over 3,000rpm's. Repeated treatment of the engine with carbon cleaners by the ford dealer and driving the auto over 3,000rpms has not eliminated the problem. In fact the rattling is getting louder. I have checked the federal safety agency web site and have found many other complaints by other 1999 ford explorer owners on the same issue. This problem seems to be a systemic problem with this vehicle and engine. Ford refuses to fix the problem.
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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.
Camshaft chain malfunctioned, causing engine to fail. *ak consumer states camshift tensioner failed, camshaft chain slipped, camshaft went out of time, pistons bumped valves, engien failed abrubtly on hill endandering passengers, engine was recalled previous years on different models, consumer states manufacturer does not want to acknowledge same failure.
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