As with so many explorers I have read about, my o/d light comes on and flashes. I lose all power during initial acceleration and then the truck shoots off like a rocket. If I turn the ignition off, the light resets and the vehicle is ok for a while until the light comes on again. I had the codes read and it came up a solenoid problem. I had them replaced and ten miles from the lot, the light came on again. I have read that this is a known issue from ford, but they have yet to act on this issue.
2001 Ford Explorer engine complaints
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2001 ford explorer timing chain rattle and failure. On 4.0l sohc. There are many people with this problem on forums. Ford needs to have a recall of this potentially dangerous motor issue or reimburse people that need to have this repaired.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact heard rattling noises in the engine and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was taken to a body shop and the mechanic stated that she needed a new transmission. The contact got a second opinion and was informed that a new engine was needed. A third repair shop stated that the timing chain and camshaft were the causes of the failure. The contact was informed that the parts were modified and were defective; therefore, entirely new parts were needed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The dealer diagnosed the issue as having engine failure. The failure and current mileages were 135,000.
Wife parked explorer in garage, 20 min later heard a loud noise then noticed the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Luckily, we were able to save our home and everyone is alright. Car is completely totaled and our garage is a disaster.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle began to ride roughly and backfired when the contact attempted to accelerate. The contact attempted to replace the spark plugs, however, the hex nut snapped when it was removed. Approximately one week later, the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the threaded part of the spark plug had failed inside the head. The dealer recommended that a machine shop remove the spark plug. As of july 3, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 54,184.
I am experiencing the timing belt tensioner issue that resulted in the ford customer service satisfaction program #00m12. This extended the warranty to 6 years or 72,000 miles on that part. Too late for me, as I began having trouble a few months a go. Now, I am at 6 years/87,000 miles. My local ford dealer said they knew nothing and so I called ford directly. They told me to lodge a complaint with nhts. Pretty bad situation for me and many others as I have been researching on the internet.
After having my 2001 lmtd edition explorer parked for over 45 minutes, the vehicle caught on fire and was consumed. It was a total loss, melted down to the frame of the vehicle. The fire marshal was unable to determine the cause of the fire as the damage was so severe, but I was referred to several articles regarding similar ford explorer fires.
Defective intake manifold on 2001 ford explorer xlt.
Vehicle began stalling when it was around 30 degrees or lower in the winter and would have to restart the vehicle 3 or 4 times to get it to stay started, now vehicle does this every morning and even when its warm out. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer put seal on intake platton. Vehicle does it every time you start it now.
Driver seat recliner bolt, the seat back/recline/forward broke, replaced several times. *bf the oil filter had come with a hole too large, the driver's side seat handle broke, the tires blewout and caused an accident that totaled the vehicle.
There were repeated problems with the idle air control motor on 2001 ford explorer. *mr upon starting the vehicle, the engine immediately stalled.
I purchased this car on october 8,2003. Three days after I bought it the check engine light came on. I brought the car back four times back to back. The first time they said nothing was wrong. The second and third time the same thing. On the fourth attempt, they had me take it to one of "their" mechanics. He said it was a bad switch in the system. Not even a whole week later, the check guage light came on. The car lot where I bought it from said they were not going to look at my car because out of the kindness of their heart they've already looked at it. So I took it to a ford dealership, they fixed it and said it was a problem with transmission, and the steering wheel. They car lot said it was not their problem. I had to pay out of my pocket for some problems that are still under warranty. Then the first time the check engine light came on I later found out that a sales person who was not certified mechanic, tried to fix the car when they said they were sending it to a mechanic. I'm still having problems and it seems like there just getting worse!
I have several more invoices 7-29-03 replaced dust seals and forgot to put brakes back together lost whole front end and braking. Had truck for 3-4 days they have replaced the water pump pulley and s belt 2-3 times. Cruise control 10-16, 12/31/02 again squeling noise 02/28/03 defrost kills truck and chirping still. 2/10/03 steering wheel snaped part falls around inside,cruise control was fixed, bearing failure in belt tensioner again. Today still having the same problem. Come get the piece of !@!@#@#. I am sick of taking this truck in every month to fix something. It is a lemon
While driving at any speed, the vehicle lost total power. *ak when the new motor was placed in the vehicle, it would just die while in motion at any speed. It had taken the dealer three attempts when they told the consumer that there wasn't a running code, so it could not be fixed. *scc
While driving the engine light was flashing , suddenly the vehicle lost power. Dealer stated, spring broke over the third valve. Consumer indicated that the vehicle was not any longer under warranty so she had to pay.
While driving and without warning timing chain was making a lot of noise. Dealer was notified and repaired the problem. Vehicle still experienced problems.
Consumer notice when depressing the accelerator pedal to gain speed from a stop, vehicle stalls without any indication dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. Mr
Customer states, the cover for door lock and window switches on the driver side and front door is loose and will not stay snapped in place, also the door hinges were replaced.*scc
While parking vehicle power steering failed. Dealer determined that serpentine belt had broken.
Temperature indicator light flashed, afterwards engine stalled. Dealer has replaced thermostat.*akthe service engine light illuminated, vehicle started to smoke while in motion at a speed of 65 MPH. Vehicle was taken to dealer where he was informed he had a blown head gasket. Consumers insurance company did a test where it was determined out that a faulty thermostat was the cause.
Anytime you are stopped, (in drive, neutral or reverse), or stopped at a light, the engine skips. They call it a lean idol miss. A miss in any motor will eventually burn up the valves. It is not fixable. They will not even attempt to fix the problem. I have now taken the tags off and it sets in my driveway. I will not cause any further damage to this truck. I have talked with everyone, including the dealership, the ford feild service person, consumer affairs, ford customer service and also an executive from ford in michigan named mr. Duncan. No one will budge. No one will help me and I don't have the money for an attorney. Ford knows they have a flaw in the motor, but they excuse it by saying it doesn't hurt the motor. Yes it does. Mine is already blowing smoke. Can someone please help us. The only other choice I have is to let the truck go back to the finance company. Please help. This was my first brand new vehicle we paid 25,000.00 dollars for now it has turned into a nightmare.
While driving 60mph vehicle vibrates. Vehicle pulls to the right severly. Steering wheel is crooked, pulls to the left. Dealer contacted. *ak also, consumer states that there is very bad smell from catalytic converter which ford says it is normal.
While driving engine check light will flash intermittently. Dealer has been notified. *ak consumer states that when the light illuminates, the vehicle begins to drive sluggish, rough, and sometimes makes a screeching noise. Dealer has replaced the PCM, vapor management valve, canister purge solenoid, tensioner assembly, vacuum hose twice, dpfe, and the fuel tank.
Mfg installation or design defect--- upper radiator hose lays on the upper part of engine. It lays against the heater core inlet hose. The heater core inlet hose has a clamp that cuts into the upper radiator hose., normal engine vibrations are enough to cut through the hose. Note: the hose has a nylon netting which is abraided. This results in a loss of engine coolant. The offending clamp is of poor design and placement. It is made from stamped sheet metal and has obvious sharp edges, hence cutting into the radiator hose. This could have been avoided at design with a different hose clamp or at assembly by turning the offending clamp aprox 90 degrees.
Vehicle hesitates upon acceleration and has also stalled on 5 occasions, the dealer has repaired/replaced various componets on the vehicle, however consumer still experiences the same problems.
From the date of purchase there has been a smell, both inside and outside the vehicle. A burning smell, at times the smell of rotten eggs. This smell causes me to be nauseaous. The dealer checked this on the computer, stated everyhing is okay. The computer results verify that the exhaust system is functioning within ford standards.
Engine manifold cracked and was leaking coolant from underneath vehicle.
Pinging noise when the engine is cold. When the engine gets warmer the noise starts to go away. Computer # jxv2.
Pinging noise at 2500-3000 rpms when the engine is cold. The noise goes away when the engine warms up.
While driving vehicle hesitates and seems not to get gas. Then, completely shutsdown. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
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