Ford Explorer owners have reported 4 problems related to engine head gasket leaking (under the engine and engine cooling 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.
Exact dates are various , vehicle has 39000 miles on it presently , have multiple vehicles , drive over the road truck driver . . . Changed brakes and rotors twice , emergency brake not working , had fixed , had to have ekg replaced and some exhaust sensor , tires wore out at 29000 , exhaust system replaced , both ball joints replaced , pinion gear gasket leaking from rear end , both cv joints leaking , appears right cv joint needs replacing , gets 14 mpg ( 4. 0 liter ) paint peeling from roof for quite awhile now , rusting around fuel tank door , as all are . . . . . . Vehicle has been a nightmare , getting rid of this at 39000 miles , Ford has a better idea , buy another one !.
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Upper and lower engine intake gaskets are leaking, causing air to enter into the cylinder, resulting in engine idling erratically and eventually no start. Please give any further details.
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The intake gasket leaks, the consumer is waiting for Ford to redesign it so the noise will not persist while driving. Nlm.
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Engine head gasket is leaking at only 45,000 miles. Cause is unknown. Consumer has made several attempts to contact dealer, but no parts have been available since Dec 30,1999.