engine problem
9.3
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$1,052.00
Average Mileage:
33,517 miles
Number of complaints:
6 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (5 reports)
- replaced throttle body,fixed harmonic balancer and crank case sensor (1 reports)
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2008Sep 13
Explorer LS 4.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 25,000 miles
Ok... so I was driving my explorer to my friends house to watch some college football on Saturday when all of the sudden I'm just coasting. The wrench light turns on and the display says "low oil pressure". I stop at the light, put it in neutral and start it again, only to have it die immediately. So, I leave it in neutral until the light changes, all the while rev'ing it at 2000 rpms to keep it running, then shift into drive. As I approach the next light, it dies again. It does this almost 5 times in a distance of 4 blocks.
So we call our dealer and they tell us to tow it in because the indicator stated "low oil pressure". So we take it in, they run codes, and nothing comes up. However, they tells us the fuel tank is almost bone dry, but here's the kicker, the gauge showed a quarter of a tank. So now Ford wants to charge me $100 for a diagnostics check and another $50 for towing.
Bottom line... the dealer tells me to make sure we have enough fuel in the tank. Total pricks! I'll be going back this afternoon to see if I can get out of the diagnostics fee!
2008Aug 01
Explorer XLT 4.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 28,000 miles
2005 ford explorer xlt 4.0L V6 28,000 miles purchased new on July 7, 2005
We started having problems with the fuel system in the end of June 2008 (intermittent loss of fuel gauge and service engine soon dash light) called the ford dealer on or about July 1, 2008, explained the problem, the service department told us they were very busy and the middle of the month would be better. We dropped it off on July 15, 2008 and they said bad fuel sensor and because it was out of warranty it will cost $800.00. We decided to wait until a complete failure to have it repaired. In the beginning of August
my daughter with my two week old grandson were driving and the truck engine died, no warning no steering no brakes, (the wrench light and engine failed test mode light came on) she managed to get it to the side of the road where it started up as if everything was ok, moments later it happened again, this time she put it in neutral and it started again while moving. She drove it to my house and took my car home. I called the dealer and they said because we did not have it serviced there and it�s out of warranty (we use Jiffy Lube every 3,000 miles close and fast) we get no consideration and to call ford at 1-800-392-3673. (keep in mind I have bought 6 to 8 automobiles from ford in the past 20 years) I called ford and explained the problems we were having and she called the service manager. I brought the truck back to the dealer and the service writer told me ford had agreed to give us �financial assistance� of 40% of the fuel gauge problem and I assumed the same for the new problem. My confidence in ford for not taking complete responsibility for these problems is now 0. If I were in their shoes I would have fixed the problems and said it never happened. I traded the unsafe ford that day and gave my daughter my Chevy. Ford did call back and offered �financial assistance� of 80% for the repairs but money is not the issue here, safety is and ford lost a long time customer.
2008Aug 18
Explorer XLT 4.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 40,102 miles
Tech @ Ford had to replaced entire throttle body, then still would not start, then they discovered that the harmonic balancer had separated damaging the crank case sensor so with an additional $700 they fixed everything. The tech said that there was no explanation on why it happened. When we contacted Ford customer care to try and get some form of reimbursement, they said they wouldn't help us since it was beyond the 36,000 mile warranty. When you pay over $30K dollars for a vehicle, you expect it to run past 40K miles before having to put money into it. I will NEVER buy another FORD again. That goes to say FORD is FOUND ON THE FORD DEAD!
2008Jun 19
Explorer XLT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 56,000 miles
my girlfriend was just driving down the road and the car died, no jerking nothing just died. it usually happens with cruise control on between 35-45mph. she was able to restart it right after it happened. and this has happened at least 10 times
2007Mar 02
(reported on)Explorer XLT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 27,000 miles
My wife was driving our 05 explorer and it just died. She was able to re-start it immediately. No one can tell us why yet.
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2008Sep 22
Explorer LS 4.0L
Ok... to continue the story, the Ford Dealership did not charge me the diagnostic fee. The next day while driving the vehicle dies again while moving. So I take it back to the dealer and it even died as I was pulling into my parking space!
They did manage to get the vehicle to stall and the code said that the MAV (mass airflow sensor) was having issues. They replaced it for $550, which was covered by the extended warranty.
Well, the very next day my wife was driving it and it dies on her twice, again while moving. So now the dealership has it and has had it for over a week with no success. I called Ford and they got the dealership to give me a rental car until they can figure out the problem. Again, it has been a week and no solution! More to follow...
Seth W.
Avondale, AZ, USA
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