FORD EXPLORER SPORT PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Tire Issues:

  • Tread opening and separating
    
  • Tires failing, Firestone refuses reimbursement
    
  • Rear tire tread separating while driving
    

• 2. Door and Body Problems:

  • Lift back door separating from the body
    

• 3. Electrical Issues:

  • Vehicle caught on fire when parked
    
  • Electrical fire destroyed vehicle
    
  • Engine caught on fire
    

• 4. Brake Problems:

  • Brake pedal going to the floor, brakes not engaging
    
  • Seizing of brake calipers
    

• 5. Transmission and Drive Issues:

  • Transmission not shifting properly, engaging from drive to neutral
    
  • Difficulties getting into first and reverse gears
    
  • Transfer case replacement
    

• 6. Engine and Camshaft Problems:

  • Camshaft chain replaced
    
  • Camshaft broke off, causing loss of power steering
    

• 7. Heater and Cooling System Issues:

  • Heating system stopped operating, causing poor visibility
    
  • Coolant loss and temperature gauge issues, leading to head gasket failure
    

• 8. Miscellaneous:

  • Clunking noise when in reverse or braking
    
  • Safety issues with back seat belts locking up
    
  • Broken front seat latch
    
  • Sudden acceleration issue