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The truck also pauses and produces a small pop when shifting from drive to reverse. I really am baffled and do not want to be involved in an expensive witch hunt. Anyone please.
As far as the Dodge goes, pretty happy with it so far, minus a few issues that are already starting. I have to say, the entire time I had the Explorer, not once did it leave a stain on the driveway, even when it was leaking antifreeze from the thermostat. The Dodge has been in the driveway 2 weeks and I already have a stain that smells like gear oil. I think it's also leaking power steering fluid (both of which I'm having checked tomorrow), and dog gone it, the engine light is on. I have a feeling it's plugs, probably never been changed. I know it seems like this one is starting off on a bad foot too, but the Ford started off pretty good and then turned foul. Maybe this one is just getting it's issues aired out now, rather than 6 months down the road when the dealership says it's been too long.
If anybody is in the Piedmont Triad of NC and you see an Orange XLS sitting on a Chevy/Cadillac lot, as good as it looks, RUN! hahahaha
My name is Ron and my son just back from his time in Iraq purchased a 92 ford explorer XLT, 2 wheel drive.. He has had the rig 3 weeks and today he calls me from the bush and says it won't start. When he turns the key, there is nothing, no attempt to turn over. The lights, stereo, and other electrical systems seem to work. Do you have any suggestions on what to check. Could the starter be the problem? Thanks for your time
Take Care
Ron
PS Tidester, thanks for your kind words for my son's service in Iraq, I WILL pass them on!
We purchased an 05 Explorer XLT .
A beautiful vehicle, rides great
NOW, the problems
We didn't even get off of the dealers lot and it died.
Nine days later and a complete new fuel system (from the gas tank to the injectors) and we got it back.
Now after about 8,000 miles, it is back in the shop with the rear end shot along with a bad axle bearing and transmission problems.
There is a smell of citus in the air.
The dealer has been good to us but Ford has not been good to the dealership.
Even though the vehicle doesn't "technically" qualify as a lemon the dealership is working with us to get a new vehicle of our choice as though the Explorer meets the lemon law.
Good luck.
Good luck!
Try----
www.fordwarrantys.com
OR
www.fordwarranty.com.
I used the 2nd one and even received a $500.00 refund after I cancelled it when I traded in my '02 Explorer on a new '05 4Runner.
There is no comparison in build quality (and quality control) between the 4Runner and Explorer.
You mentioned that if the security system is active, it will lock out the starter. How do you know the security system is active, and locking out the starter? My son recently purchased a 92 explorer XLT 2 wheel drive rig, he called saying it won't start, no noise at all when turning the ignition key, nothing happens. The rest of the electrical systems seem to be working correctly
Thanks for your help
Ron
You sound like a person that knows your ford explorer. My son just back from Iraq, purchased a 92 explorer 2 wheel drive rig XLT, a V6 4.0 but I don’t know what type yet. He called to tell me it won't start. There is nothing we he tries, no starter sound, no clicking, nothing. I asked did the lights come on and he said yes. He stated that all of the electrical systems seem to be working. I asked did the lights dim when trying to start but he did not know. Could the security system be active and lock the starter out? My son is not mechanical, any ideas on what I can check?
Take a look at this thread: hart55, "Ford Explorer: Problems & Solutions" #4147, 2 Aug 2005 4:34 pm
It sounds somewhat like the problem your son is having.
Does anyone else have suggestions or ideas for Ron?
tidester, host
GOOD LUCK!!
Next time it will not start pull a plug wire and crank it and check for spark. If you pull a plug wire off while the engine is running you will know what kind of spark to expect. Use the appropriate tool so you don't get whacked.
No spark: might be the relay for the PCM - I have heard of those failing intermittently. I can't say the crankshaft postion sensor is impossible, but your engine runs well when it starts and it does not seem to make sense that that sensor would only give you issues when starting and not when running. Same thought for the camshaft position sensor.
If you have spark at no start then go the fuel route. Did you mean the fuel pump shutoff switch - the one that shuts off the fuel pump when you roll the truck? I would check for voltage coming out of this switch going to the pump at no start. Also, the fuel pump relay could be an intermittent problem. More likely you have an electrical issue in the fuel system if you got spark when cranking. Again, it seems unlikely the fuel pressure regulator is only a problem when cranking, and not when running.
1) My ABS light is on and is stay on on. It first started when I would drive, the light would come on after ten minutes or so and stay on for the duration of the drive. If the car sat for an hour or so the problem would repeat. Now it just stays on. I bleed the brake system and all four brake pads look good. I'm not really sure what the problem is. I have no trouble breaking, but would like to fix the problem before winter.
2) This one is new to me. When the driver's door is open and the car is off, I get a 'ding'. Its the same one that dings when the keys are in the ignition. However, I take my keys out and it stays on. My headlights are also in the off position. If I wait for 1-2 minutes and turn the headlights on, I get a double ding. When I turn the headlights off, the ding stops. I haven't a clue on what is wrong or even where to begin. :confuse:
Does anyone have an idea. Any thoughts would really help. Thanks.
Good Luck
E.D.
Any help you guys can provide (background information, etc.) would be greatly appreciated. :confuse:
I had the service done a little sooner than you did, only because it was in the shop for other service.
I was told that the transmission shouldn't have been flushed, only checked because my vehicle wasn't one that was listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. But, was told the problems couldn't have been connected???
Anyway, tomorrow it will go in the shop for the third time, for what I imagine will only be a different piece of the transmission to be the culprit.
Tomorrow's visit will be the first while the vehicle is no longer under warranty. The last time it was in was about 10 days ago, just before the warranty expired.
A friend sells used cars, and is the manager of the lot for the same large auto group and he advised he had seen transmission problems with the 2002's.
Any ideas?
Good Luck
E.D.
amigo_john, "Isuzu Trooper" #8070, 30 Jun 2003 10:46 am
Steve, Host
You are out of warranty, but the dealer may agree to pay some portion of the repair if you are a good customer. If you only go in for warranty work, and do your regular servicing elsewhere, it will be tough to get any accomodation.
If the transmission is shifting smoothly, and you are not noticing any real shifting problems, truck runs fine, and your torque converter locks up like it should at steady speed (rpm drop on tach) you can try a fluid flush and filter. Then, add a product called LubeGaurd to the tranny per the instructions on the can. It may take care of the problem. Lube Guard improves clutch lockup, and enhances lubrication.
Suggesting that in case you get no accomodation from the dealer and you don't want to fork up the money for a torque converter change out.
If you get an accomodation, it would probably be wise to take it and do the repair.
I’m new on this forum and I hope someone will give me a good advise.
I just purchased 2002 Ford Explorer XLT. V8, 4.6L.
The car has a strange noise, somewhere between engine and transmission.
It sounds like something loose and rattles. But this noise appears only when I put my truck in “DRIVE”, when it’s in “PARK” its nice and quiet. And also, when I rise RPM to 2000 or more the noise goes away.
If anyone had this problem, or know anything about it, please let me know.
I thank you in advance
:confuse:
Good Luck,
E.D.
Wow, I also have a 2002 Explorer XLT with approx 50K miles and have the exact same problem. The first thing I noticed was when I put the shifter in reverse, it would pause a few seconds before engaging. Shortly after that I noticed the hesitation between shifts.
I have a Ford Extended Warranty. Please let me know what the dealer tells you. Looks to me like the tranny needs to be replaced.
Ideas?
oh, and what's all these tranny talk? because they have problems and people are talking about them.
Bring it in and get prepared!
Also does anyone have any experience with factory repair manuals from www.autorepairmanuals.biz. Their prices are good and they say they are factory publications.
I have read some comments from A/C experts on this site so I hope you can give me some help. :sick:
Thanks
There is no dip-stick on this transmission. There isn't one on my '05 Taurus either. This is a great way to get you in to the transmission shop after you rack up the miles and your tranny may leak"just a little bit". You have no practical way of topping off the transmission. Remember---"Ford has a better idea". :confuse:
I finally took it back to the dealer after a week, the problem was that the fluid level was about a quart low!! They tried to blame it on the air-pockets created when power flushing, but don't they check it first? It suppose to overflow before it's consider filled up to the correct level.....geez.
Anyway, it's fixed now, no more shuddering, and it shifts smoother than before the flush....I guess that's why there's no dip stick.