17 problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1999 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer was making a 3pt turn. When truck was placed in drive gear then engine suddenly accelerated causing vehicle to crash into house. Ph.
Consumer state s that vehicle will rattle causing cam chain to snap. Nlm.
Knock in engine had to dealer 3 times last time they decarboned engine still knocking worse than before now they say its a normal sound doesn,t sound normal to me any recources I have would be greatly appreciated.
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When traveling or turning there is a hesitation in same direction.
The Explorer makes a rattling/marbling noise coming from the bottom of the engine. Joe cotton Ford informed me that Ford motor CO. States that the way to deal with this problem is to remove the carbon in the engine and drive the vehicle with repeated cycles of running the engine over 3,000rpm's. Repeated treatment of the engine with carbon cleaners by the Ford dealer and driving the auto over 3,000rpms has not eliminated the problem. In fact the rattling is getting louder. I have checked the NHTSA web site and have found many other complaints by other 1999 Ford Explorer owners on the same issue. This problem seems to be a systemic problem with this vehicle and engine. Ford refuses to fix the problem.
When I bought my Explorer, the marble noise was there. Dealer did not fix it, I took it to another dealer, where I have had two engines put in it for this marble noise. The third engine now is making the same marble/ diesel noise. They tell me that I have to live with it. I also only get 9 miles to the gallon on the hwy, and 2 1/2 around town.
At random times engine will not maintain idle speed without pressure on accelerator. Condition continues from less than an hour to over a number of days.
Engine knocking replace and now the new engine is knocking truck is in the shop now . Ford said that there is no warranty on the replace engine. Ford knows that there is a problem with the engines in there Ford Explorer.
While driving about 25mph vehicle began to shake, and then cut off.
Car has been in repair facility 4 times since 10/14/99 for failures. The failures occur when the vehicle engine is disabled and shuts down while driving. This can be a serious problem for someone in cold weather climates (especiually remote ak) and if emergency road action is needed (no anti-locks or power steering if engine is off). Situation is being forwarded for ak lemon law persuant to ak statute 45. 45. 300. Currently, Ford engineers and local repair experts cannot figure out what the problem is. If you need to contact me for more information, feel free.
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Engine developed noise in lower end. Ford service bulletin 13645 describes problem, "diesel or marbles in a tin can rattle" 4. 0 ohv; problem gets louder with time; concerned about failure.
My Explorer has had the same recurrent problem for 16 months. I have had it to the dealer 8 times. They has numerous fixes and none of them have solved the problem. The car has to be given gas at start up. After start up it idles roughly and hestitates upon acceleration for the first mile or so. It does not exhibit this problem every day. At this point Ford has told me they do no know how to fix the problem. They gave me a copy of technical service bulletin 13335 which states no further repairs are to be done and the problem has been sent to qsf for review. Meanwhile my vehicle does not run properly and I believe it is a safety issue due to the hesitation upon acceleration. Have others complained of this problem? what can I do in order to get my vehicle running correctly? please give me any information which is available. Thank you.
While driving on highway traveling 65mph all of sudden the vehicle cuts off. No warning. No nothing. Interior lights went out, and also the rear wipers work intermittently. Contacted dealer they are aware of the problem, but not able to find whats causing the problem. Problem still exists.
When temperatures are very low vehicle will not start. Dealer has been contacted, and cannot determine what problem is.
Rattle in motor, worked on 2 times, was told we would receive a new motor from Ford. At the current time it is in the shop being replaced. We were under the assumption it would be a new motor, but when we took it there to be changed we were told it would be a factory re-built motor. Is this a standard procedure, or is it an option of the Ford dealer?.