Ford Explorer owners have reported 3,425 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 47 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (1,398 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine exhaust system (522 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the traction control and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that a minute and a half later, while attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel became firm, and added Read details...
The contact owns 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the flexible pipes on the right and the left side needed to be replaced. Read details...
On two incidents this week when steering wheel is cut to maximum left or right in tight parking lot and narrow road while making tight turns at legal speeds the engine (v8 4. 6l) stalls. Brought to non-Ford mechanic for inspection(nys annual) and passes but mechanic looked for a power steering Read details...
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked there was excessive leakage of coolant fluid. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with failure of water pump leakage. The vehicle was repaired. Read details...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered an oil leak coming from one of the turbo chargers. The contact later discovered oil leaking on the floor of the garage. Read details...