Carburetor Problems of Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer owners have reported 8 problems related to carburetor (under the gasoline fuel system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the Explorer.

1 Carburetor problem of the 1999 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 08/01/2001

Throttle body/linkage, etc, fails and causes pedal to stick. While driving, truck will surge forward or stall with no warning. Pedal may also not disengage, reducing speed when released. Dealer found sticking iac valve. Check engine light on. Dealer found leaking intake seals and replaced.

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2 Carburetor problem of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 01/23/2001

While starting Explorer an explosion occurred blowing off (into many pieces) the intake cover. The explosion lifted the car up into the air and the noise could be heard from inside our house.

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3 Carburetor problem of the 1997 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 02/02/2000

Engine check light came on. Consumer took vehicle to a mechanic who told her that a hole was produced in the intake manifold.

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4 Carburetor problem of the 1997 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 02/01/2000

Consumer had to replace o ring in intake manifold, and transfer box of 4- wheel drive.

5 Carburetor problem of the 1996 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 09/17/1996

Water splashed up into the air intake port, causing engine to seize.

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6 Carburetor problem of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Intermittant stalling when acclerating from a stop. Ford claims to have a re-calibration of the air/gas mix. Did no good. Still having the same problem.

7 Carburetor problem of the 1997 Ford Explorer

Defective intake manifold is causing vehicle to stall after starting vehicle when it is cold. Parts are on national back order. Consumer has been waiting at least 31/2 months, and cannot get vehicle fixed.

8 Carburetor problem of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Experiencing noise from air intake manifold.


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