Ignition Problems of Ford Explorer - part 1

Tl the contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. While driving 70 mph, the contact smelled fumes coming from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to lee Ford Lincoln (located at 4170-c raleigh rd pkwy w, wilson, nc 27896, (252) 291-6000) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 1,100.

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The contact owns a 2008 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 5 mph, the driver side seat began to slide backward abnormally, it difficult for the contact to reach the pedals with her feet. The seat automatically adjusted when the key was placed in the ignition so the contact believed there was a failure with the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

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The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that he was able to shut the ignition off with the electronic start button without placing the vehicle in park or depressing the brakes. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The contact believed that there was a safety issue with all the vehicles that had a push to start button because it allowed the vehicle to be shut off without placing the gear in park and creating a risk of a roll away. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 800.

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4/15/2011 2:00 p. M. Tried key in ignition didn't want to go in ignition at first, then it went in but would not turn. Cannot get the key to turn in the ignition. Wiggled the steering wheel, then it "locked". Tried to move the shifting gear from park, cannot move it. Vehicle was in for repair/replacement of shifting gear on/around 3/17/2011. At that time was told that this was not covered under my "extended warranty" that was purchased when the vehicle was purchased. Called local dealer who agree to call roadside service for me since I needed to make arrangements for a ride (and a ride for 3 other people that were supposed to be riding with me). Local dealer took my cell phone number and let me know I would get a call back. This was on 4/15/2011 approximately 2 p. M. Had to leave for appointment, didn't return until around 9:00 p. M. No call from roadside assistance had been received. Had cell phone service the entire time. Called them myself around 9:30 p. M. They had no record of the call from earlier in the day which referenced my cell phone number. If the tow had been arranged earlier, it could have been at the dealer before they closed on Friday. If I had known this wouldn't happen (the tow), I would have called my own towing company to do it. Horrible service! :) so we were supposed to leave for vacation on Monday, but not sure what will happen now with only a small vehicle to use for 4 people and 4 suitcases! not sure it will be feasible. Roadside assistance says the vehicle will be delivered to dealer tomorrow. Waiting to hear what the dealer has to say, but based on past experience am not very optimistic. I feel this problem directly relates to the replacement of the gear shifter (which I don't think needed to happen in the first place). Also just recently noticed that the console around the radio and the heat duct was loose.

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On Dec 4th 2009, my 2002 Ford Explorer was driving fine one minute and the next the o/d light started flashing. I turned off the ignition and restarted the vehicle. The o/d light blinking went away. The very next day again, with the light once again flashing, the vehicle refused to move forward when gas pedal was engaged; however the rpm revved up between 3 and 4. Throughout that same day, I attempted to get vehicle into drive mode. . . Eventually the vehicle just inched forward and finally stopped moving altogether. After a consultation with my local transmission repair shop. . I was dishearten to learn that in order to repair, what he described as a bad transmission, which is very common with the 2002 Ford Explorers. . I'd have to pay $2868. . . . Since this incredible revelation, I'm discovering Ford knows all about but refuses to do the conscionable thing and recall these defective, dangerous but costly vehicles. I regrettable paid the $2868 repair charge for a rebuilt tranny with absolutely no assistance from Ford. My vehicle is paid off and I really cant afford to just invest close to 3k in a vehicle that should've been recalled and fixed especially since the Ford corporation is fully aware but doesn't care about the people who still buy american and want to continue supporting american made products. But since Ford refuses to stand behind their product, it may force a loyal customer to go elsewhere in the future when purchasing a new vehicle. My vehicle was recently repaired on 2/8/10. . So far I've driven it once. . . So far so good. . . I received a better warranty from my tranny shop than the Ford company was willing to stand behind. The drivers side door ajar alarm chimes while door is securely closed. The locking mechanism opens and closes. This issue is also known and a problem for the 2002 Ford Explorer and yet still no recall. . . Thank you for listening to my complaint.

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When I tried to remove my key from the ignition, the entire ignition cylinder came out!! my car had to be towed and have a new cylinder installed! a year later, it happened again!!! so I have had to replace my Ford ignition cylinder twice and my car only has 60,000 miles on it now---so probably had only about 40,000 miles the first time it happened and 50,000 the second time. Also-- now my fuel gauge says empty all the time, even after I just filled it with gas! and it's too expensive to fix! I did get the driver seatbelt fixed, because it didn't tighten, but now it's too hard to pull out and use! lastly, both inside mirror covers have just cracked off when lifting open, and I can't afford to replace both of the entire visors! we have 3 Fords and this is the only one that's ever had problems. Dates are spread out so it's too hard to complete that part of the form below.

I have a 2003 Ford Explorer that cuts off after take off, but while yielding to oncoming traffic or braking to make a turn. The steering column locks and the car must be brought to a full stop to place in park and restart. This is extremely dangerous. We have complained to our local dealer, dick masheter, who has been unable to duplicate. This problem has been happening since the vehicle was new, but happened twice yesterday.

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Steering wheel kept locking up. Ignition cylinder needed to be replaced.

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2005 Ford Explorer. The contact states the vehicle has been in the repair shop four times with nine repairs since purchase, approximately a month ago. The rear axle assembly/wheel bearings had to be replaced. Also, the rear window on the driver's side/the pulley in the motor, had to be replaced, and the computer chip had to be reset. The key was getting stuck in the ignition; the dealership could find what was wrong with ignition. There were other problems with the vehicle, but the contact did not have that information . The contact was asking Ford to take the vehicle back at this time. A service advisor was suppose to speak with the contact.

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About a month ago the vehicle was parked with windows up the consumer got in and put the key in the ignition and the vehicle started smoking from the hazard warning light switch, the emergency lights. Stopped smoking after consumer started the engine, in duration of about 20 seconds. This happened about 3-4 times per week since after a long trip. This most often occurred when windows were up and it was very hot outside. Consumer has not even inspected the under hood or engine compartment after this occurred. Consumer took vehicle to a dealer yesterday and has not done a diagnostic test. . Consumer did not know what was done to the vehicle but wished to file complaint. Consumer noted there was no fire. Ford wanted consumer to pay for repairs.

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: the contact stated the gear shift detached from the column while trying to put the vehicle in drive. There were no warning indicators prior to the problem. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the entire steering column. The manufacturer was also alerted of the problem. After the steering column was replaced the key would not fit in the ignition properly and the vehicle has been returned to the dealer for inspection today.

My 1999 Ford Explorer was parked, locked, with no key in the ignition. In my garage on January 30, 2005. When we smelled smoke, looked in the garage, and found extreme smoke coming from under the hood of the car. . . I phoned 911, and the operator advised us to get out of the house and do not attempt to get the car out of the garage. We went outside and waited for the fire dept. 5 fire trucks came and put out the fire. . . . . But the car was burned completely, and also the garage and all of it's contents are a total loss. . . . My house is also damaged, due to soot, and smoke. . . . I am 65 years old, living on social security, I am a 44 year type 1 diabetic. . . This has caused me immense problems. . . . I would appreciate any help you may afford me. .

Few months ago I have purchased a set of bosch spark plugs (platinum 2 part # 4305). About 3 weeks after I installed them wile driven on the expressway one of them exploded ruining the wire and causing to flip flop all over sparking lucky I stop right away. The ceramic portion of the spark has come out of it clean can not even find a trace of ceramic on the plug but unfortunately the electrode or portion of it fell in to the cylinder ,causing an irreparable damage to the engine, I have reported the damage and details to the manufacturer and even send them the plug for inspection and explain every thing, but they have return the plug and a letter sating that the reason the plug exploded was because improper torque. I have been installing the plugs on my vehicles for the last 20 years and I have never had a problem like this and people I talked to said the plug should not explode for that reason. I that is the case I feel this is a safety issue on this particular plugs and there is nothing on the package indicating to the consumer of this danger.

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When driving on cruise control and decreasing speed to around 25 mph using the cruise control features, the vehicle will stall while in drive, locking up the steering wheel and making it difficult to control the vehicle. Remedies used were placing the vehicle in park after coasting to a stop and applying the brakes and turning the ignition to the off position and restarting the vehicle. We are able to replicate this issue.

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I own a 2000 Ford Explorer with 36,000 miles. For the past week the vehicle shuts off with no warning. It has done it 7 times now; it as if someone threw a switch. It does not seem to have a pattern of occurrence. It has done it on acceleration coasting and braking. This is a very dangerous problem because at high speeds the power steering shuts off and it is difficult to get off the road. Once off the road, you have to put it in park, will not start in neutral, and it starts right back up.

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Right turn signal periodically sticks "on" (not flashing) when commanded and sometimes comes "on" (not flashing) when the ignition is started. If left "ono" (not flashing) for more than 30-45 seconds, smoke comes out of the steering column. The smoke stops as soon as the light goes off.

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On numerous occasions my 2003 Ford Explorer XLT has stalled while driving.

When returning to vehicle consumer have intermittent problems of getting the vehicle started. After and hour or so vehicle would start up as if there was never a problem. This incident happened six times in the past.

Spark plug wires failing. Vehicle has only 35000 miles. Resulted in severe vehicle bucking, misfiring, stalling, loss of acceleration, and unpredictable engine performance. 3 occurrences to three different plug wires within 300 miles.

Spark plug wires failing. Vehicle has only 20500 miles. Resulted in severe vehicle bucking, misfiring, loss of acceleration, and unpredictable engine performance. Two occurrences to tw0 different plug wires within 20 miles. Number 3 and 7 aluminum heat shielded wires.

Immediatly after starting vehicle there was a loud explosion under the hood, then a knocking sound. Vehicle was towed to dealership, a spark plug had blown out, causing damage to engine.

While driving iginition locks up.

When it's cold outside vehicle hesitates to start. Consumer adds that the seat belt locked in place on passenger side, consumer's child was locked in and could not get out, seat belt had to be cut in order to release child; ignition locked up and would not crank for 2 hours.

No throttle response and nearly stalling on occasion, due to a bad ignitions coil pack for the fourth cylinder. The bad coil was caused by anti-freeze leaking from the radiator. This caused cylinder 4 to die.

Consumer was starting vehicle in the morning and there was a loud boom with a toxic smell. There were no flames. Started it again, and it didn't do anything. There was a small Mini explosion underneath hood. Dealer stated that uper intake had blown to pieces. Undetermined of the cause, but assuming a missed fire. Right rear gasket intake manifold failed and was replaced. Spark plugs were replaced. The fan belt were replaced.

Driver's side seatbelt would not release. Consumer had to use scissors to cut seatbelt off. Consumer has contacted dealer. Also, the ignition assembly unit failed and the back seat latch was missing.

Vehicle stalls when weather is hot. Rpm goes below 500 and will stall. Dealer says they do not know what is wrong, however on numerous internet sites have found information relating to a faulty ignition device. This has been a problem for over a year, dealer said had to bring vehicle in when problem was occurring. Vehicle is currently in service department. Still no answer and cannot find out if the recall is being enforced.

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No summary listed for above vehicle.

I have experienced several "no starts" with my vehicle. I was informed by a firestone dealer when I had my tires replaced that he has witness similiar incidents with other Ford Explorer's. The firestone dealer stated that there is a problem in the fuel delivery or ignition system which causes the vehicle to flood itself at times when the ignition key is turned. I am very concerned if this is the case. The dealership where I purchased the vehicle has made three unsuccessful attempts to correct the problem. I am currently in arbitration. I know one other person who purchased a 2000 Ford Explorer from the same dealer and has had this same problem. The dealership is replacing his fuel pump as they have done in my vehicle; however, this did not correct my problem.

While driving at normal speed vehicle died, no steering/ no brakes. Consumer was almost killed.

While driving explore engine check lights come on, and the Explorer just stopped. . After a few seconds, the Explorer will start again. This has been happened every single week for about a month. The dealership was not able to correct this Explorer will to be towed to the dealership. Please provide any further information.

This vehicle has repeated stalling problems (only accelerating from a stop or from low speeds). This trouble has been reported four times to the dealership and they always say nothing is wrong. On sept 21 my wife was almost hit in the passengers side while pulling into traffic. The vehicle has also stalled once at the dealership with a service tech. Inside. They immediately searched for trouble codes and found none. The problem does not occur often but it occurs when you have to accelerate from a stop or into traffic. I am concerned about the well-being of my family and the dealership is not making any reasonable offers to remedy the problem. Any response would be appreciated.

The Explorer would go dead unless I kept my foot on the gas pedal when starting up. The only way that I could get it to go was to floor the gas pedal in park. Every time.

While driving SUV up steep grade, it started to sputter. When crossiing 4 lane highway, it stalled and the "check engine light" came on. Restarted and continued to stall several times. Finally after several start / stalls it quit completely and would not restart. Took to nearest (was 2 hours from home) Ford dealership and found nothing wrong with it after it finally would start. I don't feel safe in this SUV at all. I have to 2 small children and am afraid to take another vacation in it!.

Ignition wires and plugs need replaced, consumer feels dealer should make these repairs.