1999 Ford Explorer: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 8, 2018 · 120,000 miles · IL

For years now, the vehicle will stall while driving. It can happen in town or on highways. At times it will start right back up and is drivable. Other times it needs to sit for 15-20 minutes before being able to start and drive the vehicle, although sometimes it will start after a short time, but sputter and stall again when putting the vehicle in drive. This started happening about 10-years ago, and all the likely causes have been checked or fixed (I.e fuel filter replaced). It seems to usually, if not always, happen during spring/summer months when it is warm. No mechanic, including at ford dealerships have been able to identify any problems. It is definitely a safety issue as it will stall on busy interstates at speed limits. Thie date and info I used for this posts was simply the most current event, but the same events have been happening consistently for many years.

Filed May 1, 2007 · Body, Fuel system · 190,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While driving 50 MPH the vehicle stalled. There was a recall for the fuel system. However, the dealer stated that this vehicle was not included due to the VIN. Also, the hood on the vehicle will not open. The failure has not been diagnosed. The driver's door will not open with the key. The failure and current mileage was 190,000.

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 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 Mar 8, 2005 · Fuel system · FL

The interior of the fuel tank developed rust, causing the vehicle to stall multiple times on the road. Taken to shop for a new replacement fuel tank.*ak

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 Dec 25, 2004 · Fuel system · VA

Engine stalls out when you let off gas has done it three time first time took it dealer they could not find anything wrong second time did it coming of interstate ramp that was fun they replace part in fuel system (some thing about idle sensor?). My wife's and sister's 2000 ranger also did it.

Filed Dec 25, 2004 · Fuel system · VA

Engine stalls out when you let off gas has done it three time first time took it dealer they could not find anything wrong second time did it coming of interstate ramp that was fun they replace part in fuel system (some thing about idle sensor?). My wife's and sister's 2000 ranger also did it.

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 Mar 30, 2004 · Engine · 67,000 miles · CT

While driving 55 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to restart the vehicle on two occasions, but had the vehicle towed the third time. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jan 9, 2004 · Engine · 45,000 miles · VA

While driving vehicle stalled until it warmed up. Dealerships mechanic was notified. But the problem was not resolved.

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.