There is a terrible vibration from under the vehicle when idling and sometimes while accelerating. The dealer said there was a recall about a mount or something and replaced it and then reset the computer they said but the vibration remains.
1999 Ford Explorer engine complaints
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Ongoing problem with the 3.8l v6 engine overheating while driving vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on three occasions, and unable to correct the problem. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
We have had a hood latch recall, cruise control recall, questions about a tire recall (firestone), power steering fluid leak, cv boot rip, wipers turning on with the turn signal, 1 engine replaced due to 0 psi oil at idle (did they really replace it or just say they did?) several independent re-evaluations after the "new" engine had even more noises, fuel injectors replaced, a mysterious clunking sound on the right side during left turns, ~5000mi after 1st engine "replacement" another ford repair center is now saying that the engine has 0psi at and we need another engine. We feel like this 99 explorer (with currently <35,000mi)is a lemon and we are tired of recalls, repairs, waiting for engines. We want a dependable car! We have taken immaculate care of the car, have had professionals do the work on it (usually ford dealerships) and yet we are afraid that the warrentee will run out and we will have an expensive problem or, worse, the car will fail and someone will get hurt! Does this car qualify as a "lemon." if not what does? If so, what are our options? P.s. All of the mentioned problems are documented by ford dealership records that are in our possession.
When I bought my explorer, the marble noise was there. Dealer did not fix it, I took it to another dealer, where I have had two engines put in it for this marble noise. The third engine now is making the same marble/ diesel noise. They tell me that I have to live with it. I also only get 9 miles to the gallon on the hwy, and 2 1/2 around town.
Vehicle stalls without prior notice, and gas pedal gets stuck. Dealership is aware of problems.
When temperatures are very low vehicle will not start. Dealer has been contacted, and cannot determine what problem is.
At random times engine will not maintain idle speed without pressure on accelerator. Condition continues from less than an hour to over a number of days.
Vehicle stalls
Usually during hot days, vehicle will start and after few seconds the engine dies or stalls. This happened twice already. Dealer can't figure it out.
Engine developed noise in lower end. Ford service bulletin 13645 describes problem, "diesel or marbles in a tin can rattle" 4.0 ohv; problem gets louder with time; concerned about failure.
Rattle in motor, worked on 2 times, was told we would receive a new motor from ford. At the current time it is in the shop being replaced. We were under the assumption it would be a new motor, but when we took it there to be changed we were told it would be a factory re-built motor. Is this a standard procedure, or is it an option of the ford dealer?
My explorer has had the same recurrent problem for 16 months. I have had it to the dealer 8 times. They has numerous fixes and none of them have solved the problem. The car has to be given gas at start up. After start up it idles roughly and hestitates upon acceleration for the first mile or so. It does not exhibit this problem every day. At this point ford has told me they do no know how to fix the problem. They gave me a copy of technical service bulletin 13335 which states no further repairs are to be done and the problem has been sent to qsf for review. Meanwhile my vehicle does not run properly and I believe it is a safety issue due to the hesitation upon acceleration. Have others complained of this problem? What can I do in order to get my vehicle running correctly? Please give me any information which is available. Thank you.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v‑072) which caused the windshield wipers to fail, consumer is not able to receive recall repair due to dealership problems.
Vehicle starting in first turned and without any indicaton vehicle would stall. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
While driving on highway traveling 65mph all of sudden the vehicle cuts off. No warning. No nothing. Interior lights went out, and also the rear wipers work intermittently. Contacted dealer they are aware of the problem, but not able to find whats causing the problem. Problem still exists. *ak
Prior to recall the hood latch failed (99v‑164). Yh
While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may resultin a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.
While driving about 25mph vehicle began to shake, and then cut off.
Vehicle stalls while driving. Also, while sitting still or turning corners it will cut off. Vehicle has been taken to dealer & problem keeps reoccurring. Vehicle was picked up on 27-mar-2000 & 28-mar-2000, and taken back to dealer.
Engine cuts off while vehicle is in motion. When this happens, I lose brakes and steering. I have had the vehicle in for repair more than 3 times but the engine continues to stall out. Dealership indicates ford is aware of the problem but is not able to presently repair. Vehicle is dangerous when engine quits while in motion. Vehicle is not providing reliable transportation. Also, there is an engine rattle which is worstening but dealership said this is "normal." I am interested in determining if there have been other similar complaints and if so, how many and what has ford done about this.
Windshield wipers replaced once. Also, two different descriptions of engine noise.
Check the engine light came on due to disconnected hose. Yh
Car has been in repair facility 4 times since 10/14/99 for failures. The failures occur when the vehicle engine is disabled and shuts down while driving. This can be a serious problem for someone in cold weather climates (especiually remote ak) and if emergency road action is needed (no anti-locks or power steering if engine is off). Situation is being forwarded for ak lemon law persuant to ak statute 45.45.300. Currently, ford engineers and local repair experts cannot figure out what the problem is. If you need to contact me for more information, feel free.
Engine block cracked, causing oil leakage. Also, front axle seals blew out, and transmission leaked. Truck was purchased new. The truck only has 300 miles. No repairs have been made on the truck.
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
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.
Was smelling fumes inside vehicle. Noticed fuel from exhaust pipe. Parked vehicle & checked underneath & saw the leakage. Have taken vehicle to dealer. Was informed fuel injectors were open. This was causing the leakage problem.
Car will not start . Also, consumer smelled gas fumes. Took car to the dealer, and they told huim there was nothing wrong.
Whenever truck is driven there is a tapping noise coming from the engine. The explorer was taken to the dealership 3 times for this problem. The first time dealer stated that the condition was a normal condtion. Second time the exhaust bolts were replaced. The third time the egr valve was replaced. The truck is still being serviced for the condition. Windshield wipers come on by themselves due to electrical short in the multi-function switch.
While driving at any speed vehicle stalls. When making any type of left turn, vehicle shuts down, and consumer has to restart vehicle.
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