NHTSA Complaint #11705214 — 2018 FORD EXPLORER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11705214
Vehicle 2018 FORD EXPLORER
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State OH

Consumer Description

I was driving on a freeway when the engine stopped without warning. The timing chain apparently; slipped and the pistons collided with the alves leaving me stranded on the road. This si a dangerous situation that Ford knows of adn is ignoring. THe car had 101000 miles on it. The car was serviced at 98500 miles by Ford but the timing issue was ignored by the mechanics becasue the computer produced no error codes. The obvious ticking of the engine was the only indication that there was a problem that the mechanics ignored. This is a know premature failure and danger to drivers and the engine should be recalled for repair at Ford's expense. Please issue a safety recall on this engine. ( 3.5L V-Shaped 3.5L Ti-VCT) Consumers are at risk for unexpected breakdowns without warning, at speed, in traffic...

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