what is wrong w/ it...i drove about 60 miles and all of a sudden it just dies...it starts fine...but i hit the gas and nothing...it does it once in awhile not all the time but i never know when it will...what is wrong w/ it...its a 1994 Ford explorer
2006-08-29 11:57:16 · 12 answers · asked by stardazer 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No matter what the problem is, your car is old! Older cars, especially Fords, start having alot of problems when they get old, and once you get one problem, you will begin to have many more because that other problem probably caused damage to other things when you didnt notice it. Anyways, it will cost you more to fix it than the car's cost once all of those things start breaking down, so start looking for a new car, and dont take this one on long trips.
2006-08-29 12:16:11 · answer #1 · answered by Mariya F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to sound like a bigot, but lady, the first two pieces of what you called your vehicle is your problem. A lot Fords before 2000 and after 1990 had one major problem or another rolling off the line, and if not then, they developed one. If you insist on Ford, get a new one, but not a truck, because lately the cruise control switches have been staying on and causing them to burst into flames and burning both the truck and the garage, sometimes getting the house, and Ford has been paying through the nose in insurance.
2006-08-29 19:05:31 · answer #2 · answered by The Crow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be a number of things (vacum leak, bad O2 sensor, or needs a tune up) if it only does it after driving it for a while I would say you just need a tune up. If the plugs are fouled out then the coils are having to work harder to make a suffecient spark. Which inturn creates more heat and heat is the enemy. The coils will shut down and cause the engine to die. Either that or O2 sensor. Take it into a dealership and run a diagnostic they will tell you what the exact reason
2006-08-29 19:07:22 · answer #3 · answered by Slappin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i kinda need more information...how many miles are on the truck...whens the last time it was tuned up or the fuel filter was changed....if there is a check engine light on when it dies you will need to have it scanned, there may not be any current codes but have them pull the history...this may point you in the right direction to correct the problem...good luck
2006-08-29 19:12:32 · answer #4 · answered by blueman2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it happens do you get a check engine light that comes on? If it does I would expect an oxygen sensor. If not, it could be any of a number of mechanical, electrical or fuel related problems.
2006-08-29 19:04:57 · answer #5 · answered by Mav 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When was your last tune up including gas filter and oxygen sensor ignition wires ,spark plugs,air filter if you had one oh i don't know about 5000 km try a fuel injector cleaner
2006-08-29 19:22:02 · answer #6 · answered by dewaltfordtruckman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like a fuel problem it is possibly the fuel filter, or pressure regulator. you should have someone check ypur fuel pressure with a gauge. some parts place can do this for you. my best guess is the filter. i am a former ford mechanic and have seen this alot.
2006-08-29 19:08:11 · answer #7 · answered by blue_oval_dude 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be the ignition because most Ford cars have been getting recalls about problems with the ignition.
2006-08-29 19:05:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to a mechanic or the dealer
2006-08-29 21:57:54 · answer #9 · answered by Coast2CoastChat.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
needs a tune up,but take it to Ford dealership
2006-08-29 19:00:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋