Ford Explorer Sport owners have reported 2 problems related to engine rattling and whining sounds (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 Sport based on all problems reported for the Explorer Sport.
Complained of lous rattling noise in engine on 7/07/03, and again on 09/29/04 at a different Ford dealer. There are major mechinical problems with this vehicle in concern to the engine cam guides, rear differential and lower basll joints worn, why wasn't my Ford Explorer Sport recalled for these problems or given the same TSB as the 1999 Ford explorer?.
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all problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport
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While driving driver heard a rattling noise. Mechanic believed it was the cam shaft. Took vehicle to Ford, and Ford stated the motor needed to be replaced.
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all problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport
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