2007 Ford Explorer: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 4, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · PA

Tl* the contact drives a 2007 ford explorer owned by the philadelphia school district. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the transmission and engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that the passenger side mirror was detached and was re-attached with a piece of glass and tape. The contact stated that the failures were reported to the supervisor as well as documented in a vehicle report. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repairs, but the failure persisted. The contact also stated that several other ford explorers in the philadelphia school district fleet were unsafe to drive as they exhibited hesitation and stalling. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failures. The cause of the failures were not determined. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 29, 2018 · Engine · 213,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The contact stated that the failure recurred four times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 213,000.

Filed May 25, 2018 · Engine · 160,000 miles · NY

Throttle body assembly stalled in traffic, had to pull over to avoid being hit. Happened on 3 occasions.

Filed Apr 12, 2018 · Engine · 112,689 miles · FL

"takata recall": while driving normally on a straight local road, our ford explorer suddenly lost power without warning. The wrench warning light came on. It had to be towed to pepboys garage. They said that the throttle body assembly had broken down. As soon as the assembly was replaced, the car worked. Unknown to us, an "unofficial" recall of this assembly had already been made to many ford models. Of course, our vehicle contained this same defective equipment. Hence, we request that ford pay for the replacement of the part and for the labor charge involved. The consequence of this defective equipment could have been disastrous if the stall had occurred on the expressway! My husband had had no control of the car when the vehicle stopped. It was pouring rain and he had to wait in the car for two hours for a tow truck. He had spinal surgery in october and is scheduled for more spinal surgery on june 19th, so this was very painful for him and he had much difficulty walking for the rest of the day.

Filed Sep 15, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 105,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, while driving, the ignition key moved and caused the vehicle to lose power and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 20, 2016 · Transmission · FL

When trying to give gas it esatates, stalls and jerks. When this started we thought it was the fuel. The car was under warranty. We got it to the dealer it had 59000 miles on it and we were 20 days over the warranty. We were told that we might need a torque converter or a new transmission for $2800 or $5400. They would not cover it under warranty. It is still doing it and we worrey that it may cause a series accident.

Filed Jun 23, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 78,727 miles · FL

Unable to accelerate without jerking or hesitation. Felt like truck was going to stall out. Engine light came on along with wrench light. Shifted hard. Ended up having to replace the shift solenoid pack, had the transmission serviced and re calibrated and still have issues with poor acceleration . Problem still not resolved.

Filed Jun 23, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 81,457 miles · FL

Multiple problems engine light keeps coming on with different issues all within the last 6 months. I have had to have the thermostat housing unit replaced because it cracked, the transmission serviced and re calibrated, replaced the shift solenoid pack because truck would not accelerate and shifted hard. Felt like it was going to stall out. The power steering pressure switch replaced due to power steering leak and the sway bar link repaired because it came loose. Fuel filter replaced due to engine light code indicated issues. Truck only has 81000 miles and now getting ready to take it in again because it is making a loud "clunking" noise when making only left turns. Engine light remains on even after they reset it with every repair that has been done.

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 75,000 miles · IL

Continue to receive sudden engine surges and stalls at low speeds and now the "wrench" engine warning light comes on before the vehicle stalls.

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Acceleration · 70,200 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle was not able to accelerate and stalled. The contact mentioned that the wrench and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the electronic throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,200.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Engine · 50,000 miles · IN

Engine stopped running for no reason was able to turn off of major highway on to side street. Let unit set for several minutes and was able to get restarted. Went several blocks and engine stalled again. Let set again and was able to drive home about two miles without any more problems . Next day engine stalled again, resarted and was able to return home without stalling.unit was then towed to repair shop for service where they did not find any trouble codes and were not able to get unit to repeat problem by warming engine and driving a number of times. They are at a loss for a solution other than a computer reprogram.

Filed Feb 7, 2013 · Engine · 138,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle also locked up immediately after. The vehicle was able to restart and drove as normal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the pistons fractured and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 138,000. The VIN was unavailable.