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1996 FORD EXPLORER Power Train Problems

11 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Train Issues in the 1996 FORD EXPLORER

11 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

11
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Power Train Complaints

#10535179 |
DRIVING TRUCK DOWN WISCONSIN AVENUE IN APPLETON WHEN TRUCK REFUSED TO SHIFT. IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT TRUCK INTO TO WISCONSIN MOTORS SALES AND SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED IN TRUCK. TRUCK HAD JUST BEEN PURCHASED TEN DAYS EARLIER. *TR
#10503132 |
THE VEHICLE BEGAN HESITATING DURING TAKEOFF, ALLOWING THE ENGINE TO EXPERIENCE HIGH RPM'S BUT VERY LITTLE ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO NOT FALL INTO 1ST GEAR, WHEN YOU SHIFTED THE CAR INTO DRIVE FROM PARK THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS THEN LURCH HEAVILY, THE VEHICLE ALSO DOES THIS AT EVERY STOP, AFTER YOU MAKE A COMPLETE STOP AND PRECEDE TO ATTEMPT TO DRIVE AGAIN THE VEHICLE WILL RPM AS YOU PUSH THE ACCELERATOR BUT WON'T MOVE FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS, AFTER THE 4 SECONDS THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD HEAVILY AND SPINS BOTH REAR TIRES. *TR
#10489389 |
I REPLACED THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLIES IN DECEMBER 2011 WITH PARTS PURCHASED FROM AUTOPARTSMIDWEST.COM. ON DECEMBER 18, 2012, THE LEFT HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED AND THE WHEEL CAME OFF. THE OUTER PORTION OF THE BALL BEARING RACE CAME OFF THE SPLINED HUB. I WAS GOING VERY SLOWLY AT THE TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED AND THERE WAS NO INJURY OR DAMAGE OTHER THAN TO THE HUB ASSEMBLY, CALIPER BRACKET AND SOME OTHER BRAKE PARTS. THE TOTAL COST OF REPAIR PARTS NOT INCLUDING LABOR IS ABOUT $500. I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE MANUFACTURER OF THE HUB ASSEMBLY. IT SHOULD BE REASONABLE TO EXPECT A CRITICAL PART LIKE A HUB ASSEMBLY TO LAST MORE THAN ABOUT 6000 MILES. IF THE HUB ASSEMBLY HAD COME APART TWO MINUTES OR A HALF MILE EARLIER, I MIGHT NOT BE FILING THIS REPORT. I HAVE ASKED AUTOPARTSMIDWEST TO REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DEFECTUVE HUB ASSEMBLIES...
#10328640 |
1996 EXPLORER, HAS BEEN A GREAT VEHICLE. STARTED LOOSING POWER AND SHIFTING DOWN AND STRANGE TIMES. THEN THE O/D FAIL LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE AND FORD KNOWS ABOUT IT BUT REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FACT OR ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. THEY NEED TO RECALL THESE TRANSMISSIONS. *TR
#10253697 |
4X4 FAILS TO ACTIVATE LEAVING VEHICLE IMPAIRED IN 2 WHEEL MODE DURING CRITICAL DRIVING TIMES. SWITCH ON DASH GOES OUT, APPEARS TO BE FAILURE OF 4X4 CONTROL MODULE AND TRANSFER MOTOR. PROBLEM OCCURS AFTER BATTERY HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED. REPAIR FOR VEHICLE REQUIRES CHANGING OUT CONTROL MODULE OR TRANSFER CASE MOTOR. PROBLEM APPEARS TO OCCUR IN ALL MODELS OF FORD EXPLORER 1991 - TO DATE. *TR
#8009112 |
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD HUMMING SOUND WHICH COMES FROM FRONT END OF VEHICLE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. CONSUMER CONSTANTLY HAS TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE SPEED SENSOR AND THE O2 SENSOR WERE REPLACED. JG
#533760 |
TACHOMETER/ DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR HANDLE FAILED.
#603507 |
POWER TRAIN FAILED.
#602944 |
TACHOMETER INOPERATIVE.
#509297 |
ODOMETER FRAUD.
#800738 |
WITH KEY IN IGNITION W/ENGINE RUNNING, TRUCK ROLLED BACKWARDS ACROSS HIGHWAY INTO SCHOOL YARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

Other 1996 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Tirestreadbelt 369 complaints Tires 260 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 85 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 78 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 76 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 39 complaints Suspensionfront 37 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 35 complaints Structurebodydoor 32 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 29 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 28 complaints Suspension 28 complaints Unknown Or Other 28 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 27 complaints Seat Belts 26 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 22 complaints Electrical System 17 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 17 complaints Suspensionrear 16 complaints Tiressidewall 16 complaints Air Bags 15 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 15 complaints Structure 14 complaints Seats 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 13 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 12 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 12 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 11 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 11 complaints Visibilitywindshield 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 9 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 9 complaints Steering 9 complaints Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 9 complaints Wheels 9 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 7 complaints Fuel System Other 7 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 6 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 6 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Structureframe And Members 6 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 6 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 6 complaints Child Seat 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 5 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 5 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 5 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 5 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 5 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 5 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 5 complaints Electrical Systemignition 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 4 complaints Interior Lighting 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 4 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 3 complaints Seat Beltsfront 3 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 3 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 2 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 2 complaints Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Wheelshubcapcover 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalwrecker And Wheel Lift Devices 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Parking Brakeindicator Light 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlsprings 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint
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