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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Ford Explorer engine problems

engine problem

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1996 Ford Explorer Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #8

Jun 101998

Explorer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On several occasions while driving the vehicle would shut off for unknown reason. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer shop on two occasions and they cannot resolve the problem.

- Olando, FL, USA

problem #7

Mar 011997

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Engine failure.

- Clive, IA, USA

problem #6

Jan 081997

Explorer

  • miles
Engine and fuel injection malfunction. Check engine light flashed, engine RPM's raise to 4000-5000 without acceleration, vehicle jerks as if receiving fuel intermittently. Vehicle sometimes stalls and/or will not start.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #5

Sep 011996

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Oil pan leaks.

- Palm Desert, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 061997

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle fire, originating in the dash area. Also, replaced transmission control module.

- Nicevelle, FL, USA

problem #3

Sep 171996

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine flooded by water thru air intake.

- Valley Stream, NY, USA

problem #2

Jan 021997

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine stalled 3 times at high altitude.

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 031996

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine clamps defective, causing oil leak twice.

- Garden City, NY, USA

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