Ford Explorer Complaints (1996)

1,450 consumer complaints on file.

#846099August 30, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE STALLS AND THEN SHUTS DOWN. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#845947August 26, 1999
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
TREAD ON STANDARD TIRE THAT COMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE HAS PEELED OFF WITH NO WARNING WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#845809August 25, 1999
SUSPENSION:REAR
MAKING TURNS THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE IN THE REAR END OF HIS TRUCK.DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS COMMON. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#710266August 20, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH A LOUD PING NOISE WAS HEARD. THIS PROVED TO BE THE ACCELARATOR BRACKET WELD BREAKING OFF OF THE FIREWALL AND THE ACCELARATOR PEDAL HANGING UNRESTRAINED. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LANDED BEHIND THE BRAKE PEDAL AND CONSEQUENTLY, I HAD NO BRAKING CAPABILITY. I HAD TO REACH DOWN AND MOVE THE PEDAL FROM BEHIND THE BRAKE BEFORE I COULD STOP THE TRUCK. LUCKILY THE TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. IF THIS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY, IT COULD BE CATASTROPHIC. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH FORD (REFERENCE #502442309). THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT CONSIDER THIS TO BE A WARRANTY ISSUE EVEN THOUGH A WELD LIKE THIS SHOULD NOT BREAK IF DONE CORRECTLY.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#710207August 19, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKES APPLIED AT 45 MILES/HR, CAR SLOWED TO 20 MILES/HR BUT DID NOT STOP EVENTHOUGH BRAKE PETAL WAS DEPRESSED FULLY. ENGINE SOUNDED LOUDER THEN NORMAL JUST BEFORE COLLISION.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
3
Deaths:
0
#782854August 18, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE SEIZES AT LOW SPEEDS ABOUT 40-45MPH, AFTER HIGHWAY DRIVING AND ENTERING SLOWING OR STOPPED TRAFFIC. *ET
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#845351August 18, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
WAS TRAVELING 55MPH USING A STICK SHIFT. ACCELERATOR PEDAL THROTTLE BODY HAD STUCK. HAD SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL & THE ENGINE WOULD BE REVVING. TOOK TO DEALER & HAD THE THROTTLE REPLACED AT TWICE, SO FAR. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#709920August 12, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ON 4-27-99 THE TRUCK WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I FELT THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. AFTER DRIVING IT, THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS "BURNT".IT WAS THEN REBUILT BY DEALER. 2-3 WEEKS LATER RETURNED BECAUSE TOO MUCH DELAY WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE. FIXED. MID JULY 99 ODOMETER STOPPED TURNING. 8-12-99 WAS TOLD DID NOT HAVE 4WD. DEALER SAID NOTHING TO DO WITH TRANS OVERHAUL AND PART WAS $500 + INSTALL. MY FEELING IS THAT THESE THINGS ARE ALL RELATED, AND SHOULD NOT BE GOING BAD THIS EARLY IN LIFE OF TRUCK. FORD SAYS TOO BAD.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#709803August 10, 1999
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THIS VERY EASILY COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#547785August 9, 1999
STEERING
ON THREE OCCASIONS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS, ON ONE INCIDENT VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL, HITTING A GUARDRAIL WHICH RESULTED IN PROPERTY DAMAGE. *YC
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#844333August 4, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES HARD THE ENGINE REVS UP TO 4000 TO 5000RPM. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE CAUSE OF PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE IT. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#547722August 3, 1999
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEAD LAMPS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. NLM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#709463August 1, 1999
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
PURCHASED 1996 FORD EXPLORER XLT(USED WITH 15,450MILES) FROM HERITAGE FORD
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#709465August 1, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE A MAJOR SHORT SOMEWHERE. I HAVE TO LEAVE THE DRIVERS DOOR OPEN IN ORDER TO GET THE CAR STARTED. IF THE DOOR IS SHUT IT WILL NOT IDLE. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND IT WILL JUST DIE. (LEAVING YOU IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION) CANNOT FIND ANYONE TO TELL US WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I AM WONDERING IF I BOUGHT A LEMMON.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#547615July 29, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AFTER FOOT RELEASED FROM PEDAL. MJS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#843714July 29, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#843381July 26, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WHILE BACKING OUT VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL. SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, BUT VEHICLE KEPT ROLLING. SHIFTED INTO PARK & VEHICLE STILL FAILED TO STOP. HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, IT FINALLY STOPPED. DEALER IS HAVING VEHICLE TOWED TO BE CHECKED BY THE MECHANIC. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#843420July 26, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE COMPARTENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#709221July 26, 1999
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1/2 OF THE TREAD CAME OFF AT 70 MPH CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#843083July 23, 1999
SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT CAUGHT THE SON AND WOULD NOT RELEASE HIM. SEAT BELT WAS CUT.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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