Table 1 shows ten common exterior lighting related problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the turn signal switch (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the hazard flashing warning light switch (four problems).
There were smoke from steering column. To be exact, from "hazards button" on top of steering column behind steering. It happened several times but only few seconds and stop. My garage mechanic changed assembly with "turn signal wiper switch" and I think fixed it. Read details...
Turned on left turn signal, blinker flashed 3 times then went steady, upon going steady smoke began coming out of the emergency flasher switch on the steering column. Car was stopped in traffic when this happened. Upon turning signal switch to off position smoke stops. Read details...
Turn signal failed to work. Smoke coming from steering column. Possible fire risk? dt Read details...