Four problems related to engine shut off without warning have been reported for the 1997 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving vehicle completely shutsdown without warning, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving pressed on gas pedal to accelerate, and vehicle would die. When car was in park it did not cut off. But, soon as consumer pressed gas pedal it shut off.
Consumer was starting to accelerate almost reaching speed of 25-30mph when engine shut off due to crankshaft that fell off. No prior warning . Dealer has to replace motor, but cannot determine cause.
While driving the vehicle shut down and lost all power, the dealer replaced the timing chain, 2 days after this repair the vehicle broke down again, this time it was determined that the vehicle needed a new engine. Nlm.