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1994 FORD EXPLORER Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 1994 FORD EXPLORER

8 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints

#10447825 | Fire
MY TENANT'S VEHICLE - A 1994 FORD EXPLORER - SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN MY PROPERTY'S GARAGE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES AND DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS THE CAR ITSELF - LIKELY A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL VALVE ACCORDING TO THEM. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WILL CONDUCT ITS OWN INVESTIGATION. *TR
#10436124 |
I WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRUCK ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE NEXT EVENT I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40 MILES AN HOUR AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP IT, THE BRAKES WOULDN'T STOP IT, FINALLY I TURNED THE KEY OFF AND IT SHUT DOWN. IT'S BEEN HAPPENING ON AND OFF SINCE THEN. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, BUT, I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. I CONTACTED FORD SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THEY TOLD ME IT COULD BE ALOT OF DIFFERENT REASONS, THEY NAMED OFF SOME PARTS AND I REPLACED ALOT OF THEM AND AM STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY DID SAY THEY HAVE HEARD OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS, BUT THEY WERE NOT ALL FOR THE SAME REASONS. *TR
#10323374 | Fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, DARK SMOKE BEGAN EMITTING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF WHICH IMMEDIATELY BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE NOTIFIED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 200,000.
#10288536 | Fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE FIRE INSPECTOR WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 175,000.
#10228545 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD EXPLORER. AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLOWLY GAINED SPEED AND THEN UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN MOMENTARILY, BUT DID NOT STOP COMPLETELY. THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED 80 MPH AND THE REAR WHEELS BEGAN TO SMOKE, DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL ACCELERATING. HE MANAGED TO TURN THE KEY AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENGINE, BUT THE RPM DIAL WAS IN THE RED ZONE. HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO HIS RESIDENCE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE THROTTLE PLATE WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. HE REPAIRED THE FAILURE ON HIS OWN, WITHOUT THE DEALER'S ASSISTANCE. HE BELIEVES THAT HAD HE NOT BEEN KNOWLEDGEABLE OF THE FAILURE, IT COULD HAVE BEEN A LOT MORE SEVERE. THE...
#566429 |
CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED, THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED, THE COOLING FAN BLADE WAS CRACKED AND ALSO REPLACED.*JB *YH
#562545 |
ENGINE LIGHTS HAS COME ON SEVERAL TIMES, ENGINE RUNS ROUGH IN GEAR AT IDLE, DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, ALSO SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED, AS WELL AS THE EGR PRESSURE SENSOR WHICH WAS STICKING, ALSO THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED.*JB
#746040 |
ON APRIL 18, 2001, MY 1994 FORD EXPLORER, VIN [XXX], LICENSE PLATE[XXX], OHIO, BLEW A HEAD GASKET WHILE PROCEEDING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 71 FROM DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OHIO. THE TIME WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30 P.M. IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR.*AK( DOT NUMBER: ) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Other 1994 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Tirestreadbelt 232 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 154 complaints Tires 135 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 82 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 37 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 32 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 31 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 26 complaints Suspension 26 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 22 complaints Suspensionfront 22 complaints Electrical System 21 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 21 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 21 complaints Electrical Systemignition 20 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 18 complaints Structurebodydoor 17 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 16 complaints Unknown Or Other 15 complaints Seats 13 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 13 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 12 complaints Power Train 12 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 12 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 11 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 11 complaints Structurebodytailgate 11 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 10 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 9 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 9 complaints Tiressidewall 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 9 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 9 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 8 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 8 complaints Wheels 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 7 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 7 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 7 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 7 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 7 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 7 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 6 complaints Parking Brake 6 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 6 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 6 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 6 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 5 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 5 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 5 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 5 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 5 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 5 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Steering 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 4 complaints Structurebodyhood 4 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 4 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 4 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 3 complaints Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 3 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 3 complaints Suspensionrear 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 3 complaints Air Bags 2 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 2 complaints Tiresbead 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Wheelsrim 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalair 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Parking Brakeindicator Light 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint
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