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1998 Ford Explorer
Engine Problems
1998 Ford Explorer Engine Problems
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- Loud Noise Coming From Engine
- Tensioner Guide Rattling
- Check Engine Light On
- Cold Engine Idles Rough
- Broken Crankshaft On 4.0L SOHC Engine
- Engine Shuts Off When Coming To A Stop
- Wont Start Intermittently
- Belt Tensioner Broken Off And Rattling
- Broken Oil Dipstick
- Engine Failure
- Engine Locked Up
- Hole Under Oil Fill Cap
- Plastic Intake Was Warping Making A Bad Vacuum
- Runs Rough At Idle
- Won't Restart While Warm
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Cruise Control
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Linkages
- NHTSA: Engine
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Belts And Associated ...
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Cables
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