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1998 FORD EXPLORER in Athens, AL
Very heavy rattling in the engine of my 1998 explorer 4.0 sohc. took to local ford dealer, they claimed characteristics of the motor, twice. some time later tensioners broke while driving and motor ceased. no cooperation offered on ford's p...read more / reply »
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Hialeah, FL
It started with a minor rattle in the engine towards the front of the engine. the rattle got louder and louder and louder until it was decided not to move the vehicle any longer. took vehicle to a certified mechanic, turns out, the timing c...
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Lorain, OH
While driving 50 mph engine started producing a clicking sound. cause has yet to be determined.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Arlington, TX
I had problems with my ford explorer engine since the first day i bought the truck. it has been in the shop a few times for recallas on the engine, the last time only this past december. last saturday, may 22nd the truck stopped in the mi...
1998 FORD EXPLORER in San Diego, CA
Engine head gasket cracked. the consumer stated while driving home the engine started to misfire and the temperature gauge went up a little.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Baton Rouge, LA
1998 ford explorer fire. the consumer ( a fire fighter) responded to a vehicle fire. the owner of the vehicle stated the brake light blew. he changed the 15 amp bulb and noticed a plug on the master cylinder was hot and had some ...
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Trenton, OH
I have read 24 complaints concerning the failure of the camshaft chain on the 1998 ford explorers with the 4.0 sohc engines and seen 23 technical service bulletins concerning this same problem. this type of failure can cause serious injury ...
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Las Vegas, NV
Check engine indicator light illuminated. vehicle was taken to the dealer at consumer's expenses of $850.00. twenty days afterwards the problem was still recurring.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Hackensack, NJ
Cam shaft broke inside engine, during normal operation. car had only 85,000 miles, there must have been a defect in the part. it cost $3,500 to repair damage.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Davie, FL
1999 ford explorer experiencing high idle. vehicle experienced high idle for 1 year.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Sanford, FL
1998 ford explorer, 4.0sov has a repeated engine hesitation problem when engine is warm and accelerating from a stop. dealer says after numerous complaints he can not find the problem. i have had this problem since the vehicle was new it no...
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Charleston, SC
Engine light illuminated and the vehicle was driving "rough." dealer determined that the cam chain guide broke, and engine had to be replaced.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Severna Park, MD
Vehicle stopped dead in traffic on weems creek bridge in annapolis maryland during a rainstorm because the crankshaft broke.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Raleigh, NC
After sitting idle for an hour the vehicle caught on fire. the fire department determined the fire started in the engine.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Galveston, TX
Broken crankshaft on 1998 ford explorer with only 83,000 miles. no help from ford. seems to be a materials defect.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in West Lafayette, IN
Front end felt loose and vehicle was veering to the right due to cracked ball joints. engine check light appeared, and a red brown liquid was leaking from driver's side because power steering rack was defective. also, dealer replaced ti...
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Campbell, CA
Rear chain guide tensioner broke - part of cam chain guide assembly. engine died in morning rush hour, but car coasted safely to emergency lane.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Chesterfield, VA
The crank shaft broke in half, which caused the vehicle to be disabled.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Newark, NJ
When reducing speed from 60 mph to a stop the vehicle stalls.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Brownsvalley, CA
Vehicle stalled and shut down without prior warning. all of the lights appeared on dashboard, and vehicle would restart. dealership was aware of problem.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in New Milford, CT
While driving on highway vehicle completely lost power and stalled. vehicle was checked by dealer who advised consumer that crankshaft had broken, and vehicle needed a new engine.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Fulton, MD
While turning onto an intersection vehicle shutdown without prior warning. vehicle had to be towed.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Belmont, MA
Vehicle would not start and was towed to dealer. dealer determined crankshaft had broken and needed to be replaced..
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Nashville, TN
Consumer stated thermostat and valvebody gasket failed.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Nashville, TN
Consumer stated thermostat and valvebody gasket failed.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Rolling Meadows, IL
Rear timing chain failed and caused cylinder head damage. not covered under extended warranty for front timing chain. the vehicle lost all power while driving 45mph, stranding driver and small child. vehicle was towed to dealer. engine was...
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Houston, TX
Ford replaced the gasket the first time but now refuses to do so. manufacturer's. defect?
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Moreno Vally, CA
Vehicle rattles underneath. dealership is aware of problem. camshaft broke, and chain that goes around it also broke.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Moreno Vally, CA
Vehicle rattles underneath. dealership is aware of problem. camshaft broke, and chain that goes around it also broke.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Cave City, AR
Consumer took vehicle into the dealer to get camshaft fixed. after dealer fixed the problem back engine.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Tampa, FL
Engine failure due to camshaft pulley. dealer notified and replaced engine under ford program. please feel free to provide any further details concerning this matter .
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Fleetwood, PA
The intake gasket leaks, the consumer is waiting for ford to redesign it so the noise will not persist while driving. nlm
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Mclean, VA
Ford is offering to replace engine components, but damage has already occurred to the motor. the motors should be replaced also. failure to have a recall for the camshaft tensioners can result in an engine seize resulting in a crash if at...
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Mcdonough, GA
While traveling at 15 mph vehicle died. took to a dealer and they said camshaft went into motor. two months before that van pulley split open, and vehicle cut off.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Mcdonough, GA
While traveling at 15 mph vehicle died. took to a dealer and they said camshaft went into motor. two months before that van pulley split open, and vehicle cut off.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Derry, NH
Head gasket failure: truck overheated at highway speed. diagnosed as blown head gasket.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Lawrenceville, GA
While driving engine would stall. while at an intersection on a six lane road, in middle lane, vehicle stalled. felt this was dangerous because consumer could have been hit from behind. took vehicle to dealer when rear timing chain jumpe...
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Soddy, TN
Engine starting failure has caused the car to be left two times, each time it stumbled and when it did start my wife put it into drive at which time it rolled into traffic and cut off again. this is dangerous, the shop i took it to could fi...
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Greensboro, NC
While driving about 40 mph engine locked up. explorer was able to be driven to dealership. timing chain was replaced at owner's expense because it was stretched and slipped off. ford is aware of this problem because of service bulletin.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Fremont, CA
When our explorer had 29,000 miles on it, i brought it into the dealership because the check engine light had come on and the vehicle was stalling out at stoplights. they replaced the oxygen sensor, a gasket on the intake manifold, and a ...
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Bryan, TX
A tapping in motor area due to valve lifters and cylinder heads failure. yh
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Bryan, TX
A tapping in motor area due to valve lifters and cylinder heads failure. yh
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Naples, FL
Crankcase is broken-truck has been serviced properly before this--$6,000 repair est. by ford.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Jamestown, NM
Upon routine oil change dealer noticed engine connecting rod broke from engine piston. due to the broken engine connecting rod engine needed replacing. dealer stated this problem was common. please provide any further details.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Germantown, MD
Dealer says that it is the timing chain housing and ford is working on a fix.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Clermont, FL
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.
1998 FORD EXPLORER in Temecula, CA
Engine oil leak due to a cross threaded galley plug in engine. mjs
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