Gasoline Engine problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer

30 problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2007

My daughter was driving home the car (engine) caught on fire . The fire chief was not really sure what the cause was.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2000

No summary listed for above vehicle. (dot number: unkown tiresize: 22575).

3 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2000

Ongoing problem with noise coming from engine. Vehicle taken to dealer for inspection. Please feel free to provide any further details.

4 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2000

When wheather is hot vehicle will lose power for a couple of seconds, then it will come back on.

5 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2000

At 2700 miles motor blewout. Vehicle sounded like it was rattling in a tin can. Consumer has contacted the dealership.

6 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2000

Ford people say they don't know when the gaskets kits will come in, yet its been 3 months now and the vehicle runs sluggish, and is a safety hazard in traffic. Where are all the parts at.

7 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/20/1999

Vehicle hesitates on re-acceleration after decelerating from 50-65 mph to a slow roll. This has happened many times since the car was first purchased. Dealer claims there is nothing wrong. I just located a service bulletin #12624 that addresses this problem.

8 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/09/1999

I was slowing down to make a left hand turn at a busy intersection and my Explorer just died. As I was losing control of my steering, I coasted to a stop at the side of the road. Only because of my 30 years of driving experience and calm demeanor was I able to avoid a terrible crash. If my 16 year old had been driving, it is frightening to think about what would have happened.

9 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1999

No summary.

10 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 05/23/1999

1998 Ford Explorer has spontaneously accelerated over 18 times in the last ten months. It surges to maximum rpm while in park, reverse, drive. Drivers foot is not on accelerator when this occurs. Driver can only save the situation by shifting into neutral and jamming on brakes or turning off car.

11 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 12/30/1998

Automobile shut off in traffic, near crash because of vehicle shutting off.

12 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 11/15/1998

After traveling east on I-90 for approximately 50 miles with the cruise control on, I exited the freeway and came to a stop. Upon making a left turn and accellerating, the engine died momentarily and then came back to speed. This seems to be a problem that many other owners have experienced. Although I was able to continue on my trip, it was an anxious moment as I was attempting to merge with traffic.

13 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/19/1998

While pulling out the vehicle will hesitate which may cause an accident. Cause unknown. Been to dealer, but dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide further information.

14 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/19/1998

While driving at any speed and when driving at 65 mph, the vehicle started to vibrate and shake. Also, there was a leakage coming under the vehicle near the engine. Contacted the dealer for repairs, and the vehicle was in for repairs twice. Vehicle will be taken back to the shop for additional repairs.

15 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/17/1998

Problem is hesitation or engine quitting during acceleration. While this is not a common event, it happens about once per week. The dangerous condition occurs when merging into traffic on the interstate hwy. Dealers service dept. Indicates no problem is indicated by their diagnostic systems therefore Ford will assume no resposibility.

16 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 07/05/1998

While driving vehicle suddenly shuts down. Dealer has been notified.

17 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/01/1998

Cam chain noisy at times(clattering); dealer unable to eliminate problem.

18 Gasoline Engine problem

While vehicle was in park a fire started in the engine compartment area ,cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.

19 Gasoline Engine problem

Vehicle has severe hesitation, and engine misses which could result in an accident.

20 Gasoline Engine problem

While traveling consumer notice smoke coming from the engine compartmenton right passenger's side and vehicle caught an fire. Also, vehicle was totaled. Please provide any further details.

21 Gasoline Engine problem

Vehicle shuts itself off while traveling. Once it begins to shut itself off, it happens several times in a row. It happened the first time then traveled an additional 200 miles before it did it again. It then did it about six times. Took to dealer, unable to find. Brought vehicle to local dealer, then to selling dealer. Shut down on busy freeway, was towed to a fourth dealer who says it might have been a loose fuel wire. Says the cars movement may have made it intermintent. Picked up vehicle from last dealer and he advised may have fixed problem, but not sure. Unable to use vehicle as there is no trust.

22 Gasoline Engine problem

When making a left turn or accelerating to left vehicle completely shuts down, cause unkown. Also, consumer has concerns about wheels being out of around. Please give any further details.

23 Gasoline Engine problem

After driving for 3hours and pulling over to rest, vehicle shut off for a period of time, vehicle would not start back up even after wating 2hrs. Vehicle had to be towed. Dealer has not been contacted.

24 Gasoline Engine problem

Motor experiencing noise.

25 Gasoline Engine problem

The engine completely dies while vehicle is traveling, causing loss of control.

26 Gasoline Engine problem

Ford dealership claims not to be aware of recall pertaining to 4. 0l sohc engines.

27 Gasoline Engine problem

Truck engine dies/hesitates when turning left from complete stop. Engine died once but was able to restart while coasting, the other 2 times the engine hesitated although gas pedal was depressed. Dealer notified, could not find anything wrong.

28 Gasoline Engine problem

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

29 Gasoline Engine problem

The vehicle intermittently hesitates and the factory repair facility is unable to repair. Nlm.

30 Gasoline Engine problem

The vehicle failed to start numerous times. Yh.



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