Table 1 shows seven common exterior lighting related problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the turn signal switch (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Headlights problems | |
| Turn Signal Switch problems | |
| Back Up Lights problems | |
| Tail Light problems | |
| Brake Light problems | |
| Back Up Light Switch problems | |
| Exterior Lighting problems |
The 1997 Ford Explorer 4d eddie bauer edition has a computer controlled message center. The message center controls among other things the vehicle headlights and fog lamps. The light out module (lom) also known as the indicator warning system control is located inside the message center console and Read details...
Windshield washer comes on intermittently while driving. Vehicle taken to dealer twice, multi function switch was replaced the first time. It did not remedy the problem. Second time dealer could not find cause. Read details...
The failure of the third brake light which is an led (light emitting diode) assembly is a major safety concern. When the brake light failure was discovered I went to the manufacturer's dealership to have it repaired. Read details...