Four problems related to wiring have been reported for the 1996 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Running taillights become dim then fail completely with the smell of burnt wiring, coming from the dashboard vicinity. On board computer shows no failure and front running/marker lights still operable. No other exterior lighting failure.
The truck was parked inside the parking lot and it caught on fire. No injuries reported. Driver called the fire department to extinguish the fire. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company.
Center console with computer info display caught fire while driving.
Electrical fire broke out in center console while vehicle was parked.