Worst 2003 Explorer engine Problems
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- engine failure
- timing chain broke
- engine tapping/knock
- engine cuts off while driving
- engine idles rough
- whistling noise in cold weather
- hesitation on take off and while driving
- engine runs like crap in heavy rain
- engine surges
- idles rough when cold
- spark plugs eject out of engine
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