2004 Ford Explorer: engine failure

Filed May 17, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 109,000 miles · MI

Complete engine failure while driving. Service engine soon light appeared 2 days previous but did not yet make it to the mechanic. Computer reading suggested a sensor problem. Engine shut down, lost power steering and all systems. Engine restarted but now idles rough.

Filed Jan 27, 2015 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · NE

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the transmission seized. The contact stated that when the accelerator was depressed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the gears failed to shift and the transmission had to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2011 · Engine · 40,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer xls. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH she experienced a violent shake in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised her that she needed a new engine because the timing belt had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the engine needed for the vehicle was no longer being manufactured. The failure and current mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2011 · Body, Engine · 53,000 miles · VA

2004 ford explorer: engine seized for no apparent or obvious reason at 53,000 miles. Not repairable. Also, rear plastic panel beneath window cracked. Just read that this is a very common occurrence.

Filed Aug 28, 2009 · Engine · 75,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer xlt. The contact stated that minutes after starting the vehicle it unwarrantly stalled. Spontaneous engine failure while driving increases the risk of vehicle crash. She towed the vehicle to a dealer but the technician could not identify the cause of the failure.however he speculated that the spark plugs may be the cause of the failure,but no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 75,000.the current mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 13, 2009 · Acceleration · 73,000 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. While driving approximately 65 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine failed when the speed control switch was activated. The failure occurred without warning whenever the speed control selector was activated. The engine was able to be restarted and resume normal operation. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the recall. The federal safety agency campaign id number could not be found online. The failure mileage was 73,000 and current mileage was 80,000. Updated 04/15/09. *lj updated 04/16/09.

Filed Oct 16, 2008 · Engine · 72,900 miles · GA

On my way to the airport for a business trip, I was driving the vehicle on the interstate when all of a sudden and without any warning, the engine stopped. I had to maneuver onto traffic and stop to try to start the engine without success. I called aaa and they had the vehicle towed to my home. When I came back I sent it to the shop and the mechanic advised me that the timing chain sprocket retainer pin broke, and because of that all valves bent, so I have to replace the engine. For 72900 miles and keeping all maintenance in order I consider this a safety issue and unacceptable in terms of quality. I have spoken to the manufacturer and they refuse to take action because the vehicle is out of warranty.

Filed Mar 20, 2007 · Engine · 46,000 miles · MA

We have a 2004 ford explorer eddie bauer, originally purchased in may 20'06 with approximately 30,000 miles . At approximately 36,000 miles in august 2006 we were told that the harmonic balancer needed to be replaced. That was about $500. My husband drove it to work on 3-19-07 and everything was fine. He took it to lunch, everything was still fine, and when he came out, he tried to start the vehiclem and it would not start. There were no check engine lights, no noises, nothing out-of-the-ordinary at all. We had it towed to a ford dealership, who ran some tests, and initially could not figure it out. They ran more tests, and came to the conclusion that the cams are not working. They told us that the engine needs to be replaced. $5,600.00 to replace the engine with 46,000 miles. Ford is not offering us any help. They refuse to stand behind their product. They said if we had the extended warranty it would be covered. But the point is that it has 46,000 miles. I need someone to help me before I explode!

Filed Jan 19, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 20,000 miles · VA

Car transmission was not responding correctly. After several trips to the dealer to have it checked out, the replaced the solenoid pack several weeks later warning light came on with a battery symbol and said hi temp low oil. Engine died when going to park and then again at stop light the next day. Dealer could not replicate problem. Two weeks later, engine again died with a wrench symbol and said engine failsafe mode. Dealer has had it a week and cannot replicate problem. Did find a problem with and replaced ABS in computer system.

Filed Jun 28, 2004 · Brakes · 7,000 miles · OH

2004 eddie bauer explorer 4x4: engine failed, safe mode when nothing appears to be an issue. Others on news groups claim they found it to be faulty ABS electronic control unit.