2012 Ford Explorer: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 5, 2024 · Steering · 168,000 miles · NH

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH and pulling into a parking lot, the steering wheel became inoperable, and the vehicle stalled. There was an unknown red light displayed. The contact stated that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Program: 15N01 (Steering). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the EPS needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic informed the contact that there was no coverage on the vehicle for the repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2021 · Engine · MA

the car unexpectedly loses power while driving on the highway causing several near crashed having to move to the brake down lane .The wrench symbol shows up on dash and the car is trying to stall at idle. I have to shut it off and restart to drive it. Check engine light does NOT go on. Car has 96k miles .It has happened 4x's in the last month. My research says its the Throttle body. I am trying to bring it to Ford to confirm.

Filed Aug 21, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 87,362 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled, shut off, and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to crossroads ford of sanford (3251 nc-87, sanford, nc 27332, (888) 352-5045) where the contact was informed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,362. *tt

Filed May 14, 2018 · Transmission · 46,702 miles · FL

This is the continuation of my 2012 ford explorer follow up complaint about the power train malfunction and reduced power that happen on 5/12/2018. As I mentioned in my last complaint that I took it to coggins ford in jacksonville on 5/14/18 and they checked my car and the service advisor said that they test droved and checked but no codes so they cannot do anything and he advised to keep on driving until it happens again and to bring it back. Now, I am nervous driving this car, it might put me and my passengers in a dangerous situation if suddenly this happen again loss of power and stalling while driving. This a serious safety and it can lead to accidents, injury or death. I hope ford will investigate and have a recall on this problem.

Filed Nov 1, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 155,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. While driving various speeds with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle stalled and the oil pressure and power train wrench warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was unable to start on the first attempt. The failure recurred over three times. The contact noticed the failure after she depressed the accelerator pedal after a complete stop. The local dealer (gulf coast ford, n, 3000 state hwy 288, angleton,tx, 77515) was contacted scheduled an appointment for two days later. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2016 · Engine · 110,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2016 · Electrical, Seat belts · 38,000 miles · MD

Transmission shifts out of gear, from drive into neutral or stalls out. Safety hazard while driving. 6f35 transmission. Dealer(s) refuse to acknowledge issue or repair despite customer complaint and transmission fault code. Vehicle stalls while at all speeds on highway, city streets, or while in intersections. Too dangerous to drive

Filed Jul 18, 2016 · Engine · 56,700 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. While driving 15 MPH, the engine stalled and the low engine pressure light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer reprogrammed the computer, but the failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,700. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Engine · 40,000 miles · TX

As I was breaking to turn left at a street light my car started to shake, wrench light came on, the vehicle lost power and stalled. I took it to jordan ford in san antonio, texas, they told me they could not duplicate the error message and noticed a carbon build up and recommended cleaning. Almost $500 to pay for something that may not fix the problem. I noticed other complaints online about the same issue that happened to my vehicle and I'm very worried. I drive my children in this car. I would like to know why there aren't any recalls on this vehicle.

Filed Sep 25, 2015 · GA

I was driving my 2012 ford explorer at a reduced speed, approaching an unprotected left turn on green when my car suddenly jerked and sputtered and lost speed triggering the wrench icon to light up on my panel. I was applying gas to complete the intersection with no acceleration. I crawled through the intersection as my car continued to lose power and idle loudly and sputter. I was barely able to get off the road and had this been a busier time of the morning could have been in a side impact crash. The service center cleaned the throttle body and the problem appeared to be solved until almost a year later 9/25/2015, as I had just shifted from reverse to drive and as I accelerated and began driving, my car suddenly sputtered and went into the same stall described above. I applied gas and tried to accelerate with no success. The wrench light came on again. I was told to turn it off and then back on which allowed me to drive it with caution, to the service center. After diagnosis at my local service center, it was determined that the electronic throttle body is worn out and needs replaced. My vehicle isn't even 5 years old. This is very perplexing. The incidents are unsettling and should it happen on a busy roadway or while accelerating to make turns or pass a person is at a great risk of being injured or killed.

Filed Sep 18, 2015 · Engine · 52,920 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart after the initial attempt. The failure recurred on three occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 52,920.

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Fuel system · 69,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. The contact noticed the vehicle would delay to start and stalled when the meter measured over a quarter tank of fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer determined a fuel pump would need to be replaced; however, the part needed was on back order until october of 2015. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 69,000.