Consumer states that vehicle sometimes does not start, however after days and hours it would start on its own.
1999 Ford Explorer transmission complaints
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After vehicle has been started gears will not release from park. Cause is unknown. Please provide any more details.
Claimant states that the car was in park, engine off, and the emergency brake was engaged. Claimant left keys in the ignition and procedeed to the rear of vehicle. After cleanng the tailgate area, claimant went to remove keys. At this point the vehicle rolled backwards down the driveway with claimant half in the car. Vehicle hit husband's park car, and continued into the street where it struck a neighbor's mailbox, thus throwing the claimant from the vehicle. Vehicle continued folling down a very steep hill and went over a curb where we believed the vehicle flipped over. Claimant was taken to emergency room and was x-ray. Fortunately, there were no broken bones. Claimant easily could have been killed or seriously wounded by the vehicle.
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.
Consumer has complained to dealer that steering wheel shakes out of control. Steering makes dashboard rumble like front end has hydraulics. Turning vehicle right or left, steering shutters hard. Consumer would have to add a quart of power steering once a week. Dealer found power steering leaking, and replaced rack and pinion and realigned vehicle. On 6-29-01, vehicle was taken back to dealer for still having the problem. Dealer found nothing wrong with vehicle. Problem has not been remedied. *ak the brake light switch was inoperative causing the brake lights to be inoperative, the brakes squeak and the dealer treated the pads with an anti squeak solution, the A/C blows out warm air due to a leaky compressor and o-ring, the torque converter failed causing the transmission to lock up, passenger side goodyear tire blewout while driving, the window on the right side shakes when going up or down. Nlm
A/t slips from1st-2nd. At a stop and proceed to go transmission acts like its in neutral. Happens after car is driven @20m and engine is hot.
All wheel drive inoperative. Vehicle dangerous and very unstable at highway speeds. Problem is componded in poor weather conditions.
The consumer does not want recall 00v‑395 performed which would reprogram the PCM only to allow the vehicle to go 74.6 miles per hour as to not cause tire failure, the consumer is unhappy with this recall and thinks it will be a nuisance in passing situations, ford stated this was a mandatory repair and that it would be performed without the consumers approval in the event that the vehicle is taken to the dealer for service. Nlm
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.
While traveling at approximately 20 MPH vehicle was making a rumbling noise, and vehicle was being pulled to right. Consumer suddenly lost control of steering and brakes. Consumer was able to bring vehicle to a stop. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined that front wheel bearings have blown apart, and axle popped which resulted in loss of steering and brakes. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
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.
Transmission no longer able to be put in reverse, no prior warning. Not taken to dealer yet.
Engine began to race whether the car was waiting for a light or traveling making it necessary to depress the brake pedal forcefully to keep the vehicle from surging ahead, while waiting at a light the consumer had to turn the vehicle off because it was racing so forcefully the vehicle may have hit crossing pedestrians, the overdrive indicator was illuminated and the vehicle began shifting erratically, the transmission was replaced and the vehicle is racing again, possibly related to the linkages. Nlm
The driveline of the vehicle vibrated at 60-70 MPH, consumer put on 15" wheels and new tires which stopped some of the vibration, the consumer believes some of the vibration was caused by the tires and some is caused by the driveline (firestone wilderness ap p-255-70r-16). Nlm
This explorer is equipped with awd system. During the incident the vehicle spun out on ice but the 4wd did not engage, so the front wheels had no truction. Due to this I could not regain control before the vehickle smashed in ti the berrier and flipped over and rolled 180 degries. The vehicle is a total loss.
Theres a noise coming from front driver side, if you loodk under the vehicle you can see where the axle and transmission have been rubbing together. Once the vehicle is warmed up the noise seems to go away I spoke with another explorer owner who said he is having the same problem. When taken to the shop, they can't seem to find the problem.
While traveling downhill with no acceleration, allowing the engine to provide some braking, the consumer noticed there was no braking from the engine and the transmission was replaced, the consumer was not satisfied with the repair because the transmission was replaced with a rebuilt one. Nlm
This 99 ford explorer has had multiple problems, as listed. Contacted manufacturer, they directed me back to the dealer. This is the most unreliable vehicle I have ever owned, and it's only 18 months old. *ak (tiresize: p23575r15)( dot number: tire size: p23575r15 )
While driving vehicle stalled and died. Driver applied brakes and vehicle would surge suddenly. Dealer has inspected the vehicle and replaced wires. Problem has reoccurred .
The planetary gear on the transmission failed, two separate repairs of the transmission with the overdrive unit.
Drive train-high pitched squeal/whistle noise from front end at speeds 20mph to 55mph. Four attemps by the ford agency have been made but the noise still remains.there have been a total of 14 reports made to the federal safety agency for 1998 & 1999 for the same problem as I interpret some of the web site reports. No safety defec tlisted in summary.
The front end noise persists even after both front hubs and front seals were replaced during two seperate service calls. The wiper sensor/motor was replaced before windshield wipers started coming on without warning since the dealer told me that would happen..the dealer has been very helpful and upfront, but the front end noise still persists and it is quite annoying to have to keep going back for the same symptoms. I have heard this has been a common complaint in this area.
In the 19 months that I have had my ford explore, it has had 3 recalls. About 4 mos ago I noticed a loud noise that seem to be coming from up underneat the car. You could hear it when at a stopped position but still in drive. I had the dealership check for it twice and they said they couldn't find anything. About 6 weeks ago I noticed a slight hestitation when on the highway when accelerating and it seemed to do it more over the last 2 weeks. July 2nd, my family was traveling home from new york and a noise began that could have been mistaken for something dragging underneath the car. We lost all acceleration, coasted off an exit, and the gears were useless and grinded when we tried to shift to park. The emergency brake was the only thing holding us there. I am still waiting for results from the dealership on the problem, but its definetely transmission related. I now fear for the safety of me and my 2 children in that vehicle. It seems like an accident waiting to happen. Thank you for your time.
Diagnosed as transmission slip; at 15 MPH, slips into neutral then back into drive; re-design of valve box due to bracket failure, vehicle is now waiting at dealer for newly designed part
Transmission was slipping, felt like it was in neutral. When it changed over there would be a real bad jerk. Consumer contacted dealer . Dealer said it would take 60 days to get a new transmission.
Brake lights do not stay on when brakes are applied. Lights come on, but go back out while brakes are still being applied. Dealer has seen vehicle, and said that it is normal. *ak brake switch has been replaced 6 times and power booster has been replaced with no remedies, brake pedal makes a popping noise when released. Message center, miles per gallon, is inaccurate and has been replaced, however consumer states it still does not work. Rear suspension squeaks and groans over bumps, consumer states there is too much roll stiffness built into suspension, alignment checked and toe set due to vehicle wandering. Water leaks inside door frames. Automatic transmission is reluctant to downshift unless the accelerator is pressed flat to the floor. Inside rear view mirrow mounted too low. Consumer states squeaks and rattles show up all the time in the interior of the vehicle, rattles in dash, drivers door area, and b pillar. Cd changer jammed twice. Limited emblem replaced twice. Speedometer reads too fast.
Ongoing intermittent problem with a squealing sound coming from front axle. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on five occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Vehicle is currently in the process of being bought back by the dealer as a lemon. *ak
While climbing one of the mountains consumer encountered ic eon the road. Consume rengaged the switch to 4-wheel drive, and noticed a roaring nois ein front end followed by occasional jerks. Manufacturer was aware of problem, and instructed consumer to read the manual. Consumer informed manufacturer that this constituted a serious hazard problem.
This truck has overdrive problems. When you put it in rev and then drive most times it will cut the overdrive off, but not all the time. Rear passenger door will not open from inside. Airbag light goes on and starts blinking then goes off for a while then back on. The power steering makes noise on a hard right or left turn.
The transmission fails on hill causing the vehicle to roll backwards while in drive or roll forward while in reverse. Nlm
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