Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Ford Explorer

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.

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Ford Explorer

Problem Category Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling problems
1398
Engine Exhaust System problems
522
Car Stall problems
217
Engine problems
120
Engine Cooling System problems
120
Gasoline Engine problems
110
Radiator problems
104
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems
84
Check Engine Light On problems
79
Engine Stall problems
70
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems
69
Water Pump problems
58
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems
46
Timing Tensioner problems
46
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems
29
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems
29
Engine Noise problems
28
Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems
26
Engine Failure problems
26
Emission Control problems
25
Loud Engine Noise problems
24
Engine Oil Leaking problems
22
Catalytic Convertor problems
22
Cooling System Pump problems
21
Engine Knocking Noise problems
15
Engine Burning Oil problems
14
Service Engine Light On problems
13
Coolant Leaking problems
10
Cooling Fan problems
10
Crankcase (pcv) problems
8
Engine Funny Noise problems
7
Radiator Hose problems
7
Engine Overheat problems
6
Vehicle Overheat problems
5
Blown Head Gasket problems
5
Diesel Engine problems
5
Oil Pump problems
5
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems
4
Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems
4
Engine Grinding Noise problems
4
Engine Gasoline Turbo/supercharger problems
2
Funny Engine Noise problems
1
Engine Turbo-charger problems
1
Engine Crank/camshaft Position Sensor problems
1
Other Fuel Type Engine Turbo-charger problems
1
Engine Oil/lubrication Seals/gaskets problems
1
Engine Oil/lubrication problems
1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of Ford Explorer

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

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 Engine Exhaust System problem

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...

The Car Stall problem

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 Engine problem

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 Engine Cooling System problem

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...




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