2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Engine cooling Problems

“I purchased my 2003 sportrack in december of 2002 from sunrise Ford. I drove my SUV home, parked it and went inside for less than 20 minutes. When I came out to drive drive my guests around the block, the vehicle would not start. I called sunrise Ford and spoke with the service department. They sent the sales person to my place rather than a mechanic. He basically belittled me infront of my guests by telling me I did something to my car. …”

“I was going back home to miami and my car 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac caught on fire at the exit of the midtown tunnel in new york city. The fire started in the front motor at the passenger side. The police used 3 fire extinguishers but all the effort they did was not enough. My car was completely on fire. The motor, the seats , all the interior was completely destroy by the fire. The fireman arrived after a few minutes, but it was to late. I bought this car cash brand new from sawgrass Ford in ft lauderdale florida. I did not have full cover and I lost every thing.. …”

“Vehicle shuts down when driving---both low and high speed--brakes, steering, electrical, gas--all quit. After a few minutes the car will start again. Has happened numerous times. Dealer, vista Ford, says nothing wrong/can't duplicate.”

“Engine & multiple parts in 2003 Ford are not 2003, they are 2001 & 2002. 2002 engine and earlier had a TSB for the timing chain guides & oiling. Even though taken into the dealership with that complaint, mine was supposed to be 2003, not affected by those problems, so service did not repair for TSB. Later on timing jumped because guides not replaced, bent valve and ruined the engine to tune of $5,000, plus parts spent to get to that point & rental cars. Should be noted the first replacement motor installed by Ford ran only 15 minutes before it blew from timing chain defect/poor manufacturing. …”

“The vehicle expelled gasoline everytime the consumer was refueling the tank and the gas pump automatically shut off, as it is designed to do. The process of filling the tank increased five fold, taking approximately 25-30 minutes, because the pump repeatedly shut off and expelled gas. The manufacturer was notified and was aware of the problem but there was no current fix for the problem. The emergency brake needed adjusting and the check engine light illuminated.”