MY 1992 Ford Explorer's engine has a hole in it. I purchased it last year -2005. I began to hear noises, and took the vehicle to the mechanic. He informed me that I need a new engine. The vehicle is only 4 years old!!!!
and I'm still paying off the loan. A new engine will cost $6000. I didn't purchase the extended warranty. Did I purchase a lemon?
2006-12-06 11:38:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
get a good mechanic
2006-12-06 11:41:12 · answer #1 · answered by pimpc6961 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like a piston busted through the block. Thats a common problem when you dont have oil in the block. The only thing you can do is rebuild the engine or purchase a used one from a junkyard and have it installed. Typically an engine rebuild project should cost about half as much as a new engine. Thats including labor. Ask people you know or call around your city for pricing and a good reference. Your looking at about two weeks w/o your vehicle, but some mechanics give out loner cars. Good Luck!
2006-12-06 11:54:27 · answer #2 · answered by Jones 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First wheres the hole second if its in the block , purchase a used engine from a wrecking yard with low miles , if its top end hm it could be cheaper take it to a second opinion
2006-12-06 14:10:36 · answer #3 · answered by dewaltfordtruckman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW$6000 that's to much NAPA,Auto zone, Advanced auto, Any of these places will sell you a long block engine a lot cheaper than that. Then pay some one labor to change the motor
2006-12-06 11:50:03 · answer #4 · answered by Jack H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this a 2002 explorer???? or is it14 yrs old??? did you provide proper matinence. do you have documentation of proper matinence. how many miles are on it? and most importantly what caused it??? Did it have an oil leak and get run with no oil? did it overheat??? depending on your mileage and the year of your vehicle you may want to contact Ford Motor Company customer Relations and see if there is anything they will do for you.
2006-12-06 11:45:59 · answer #5 · answered by Rich K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep needs a engine sounds like a lemon
2006-12-06 11:43:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you bought a LEMON. sounds like you threw a rod so yes you need an engine
2006-12-06 11:59:03 · answer #7 · answered by fixuall 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JB weld product at Home Depot advertises that it can plug holes even in engines, maybe give it a shot, if you know where the hole is?
2006-12-06 11:43:03 · answer #8 · answered by Zippy 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it sounds like it,bring it back with a statement from mechanic.
2006-12-06 11:56:28 · answer #9 · answered by shepardman1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a 302 is a small block(but a damn good motor)and the v6,might bolt up.why dont you change the bell housing.
2016-05-23 02:10:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋