FordExplorer2010
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2010 Ford Explorer Engine Problems

10
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 10 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • failure mileage · 5 records
  • repaired failure · 4 records
  • needed replaced · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
100–150k mi3
1–30k mi2
30–60k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 16, 2018 · 120,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes

    August 16, 2018 i had an accident as a result of my 2010 ford explorer accelerating while my foot was on the brake. I was almost completely stopped and out of no where my vehicle surged forward so fast. The sound coming from the engine was extremely loud. My daughter had unbuckled her seat belt since we were all but stopped and hit her head on impact. My vehicle accelerated very fast and hit the rear end of a large…

    Crash reported

    ODI 11172172

  • May 23, 2017 · 103,999 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the engine. In addition, the key failed to eject from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (irvin motors in san antonio, tx), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,999.

    ODI 10992408

  • March 14, 2017 · 90,000 miles

    Engine

    Check engine light came on and the code was p0106 and p0401. I discovered plastic tubing failed by breaking (disintegrating really), all in the vicinity of a part that i suspect controls those functions. The part is a harness with 4 of these plastic tubes that connect to various places. The fact that they are disintegrating indicates the wrong materials are used. Ford motor company should have this issue addressed…

    ODI 10967364

  • September 26, 2016 · 81,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford explorer. While driving 30 mph entering the highway, the crankshaft pulley fractured and caused three other vehicles to be struck by the pulley. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000. Updated 01/06/2017*ct the consumer stated the harmonic…

    ODI 10909819

  • June 20, 2016 · 57,710 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other

    EXHAUST FUMES LEAK INSIDE CAR WHILE DRIVING

    ODI 10883735

  • March 18, 2016 · 80,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford explorer. When stopped at a red light and attempting to accelerate the vehicle, the front end made an unusual noise. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the valve spring fractured and needed to be replaced. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…

    ODI 10861337

  • August 22, 2014 · 40,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph and disengaging the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

    ODI 10631071

  • July 24, 2014 · 130,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

    ODI 10631043

  • July 10, 2014 · 28,773 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    Car idles and surges while either in park or while foot on brake quite scary as you watch the rpm rise on its own wondering if the car will jet out in traffic. *tr

    ODI 10638043

  • February 15, 2012 · 30,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl*the contact owns a 2010 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the entire instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road, where the engine was turned off failed to restart. The vehicle had to be jump started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was…

    ODI 10682200