1994 Ford Explorer XLT from North America - Comments

My check engine light came on the day I bought the vehicle. Turns out the Mass Air Flow sensor just needed to be cleaned.

I replaced the serpentine belt and tensioner pulley twice since I purchased the vehicle.

The gas tank under belly completely rotted off the vehicle before 100,000 miles.

I had battery cables replaced at 96,000 miles.

My Explorer is currently in the shop due to a severe front end grinding squeaking and popping. Likely wheel bearings or ball joints.

Some of the problems I've listed are normal wear and tear. Brakes for example, have just been replaced in the back and are needed in the front.

The gas tank belly rotting off and leaving me stranded is not however normal wear and tear.

This Ford has continually left me stranded in the New England cold.

I have purchased a 1994 Ford Explorer Limited Edition that sometimes does not start. I cannot locate the problem. The repair shop cannot find anything wrong with the vehicle. The funny thing is the Explorer will start after a couple of hours. Do you have any suggestions?

We have had a 1994 Ford Explorer since February 2005. When it started giving us problems starting up, we had it checked out and found that the idle speed motor was getting clogged. We were told it needed to be cleaned and/or replaced. For a while we were able to keep it going by using carburetor cleaner and a brush, but after a bit it caused too much dangerous stalling in the middle of roads and turns as well as start up problems. It seems this is a somewhat common problem, and may be the answer to yours.

I had a problem with my 1993 Ford not starting on various occasions. If I waited a while, it would start right up, but it wasn't dependable. I took it to several shops, they couldn't figure it out. So one day I tried tapping the relay box (just behind the battery) with my fist. Then it started up fine. This technique worked consistently whenever it wouldn't start up. I finally figured out it was the fuel pump relay (check your diagram under the relay box lid). You can get this part for about $10. Just pop out the old one and insert the new one.