Six problems related to turn signal switch have been reported for the 2000 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2000 Explorer.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. While driving 40 mph, she noticed smoke coming from the steering column when she engaged the signal switch. The contact stated that the failure only occurred when she engaged the signal switch. As of February 14, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 64,347. Updated 03-04-08 updated 03/04/08.
When using the left turn signal, flashing pauses, then smoke drifts up from the area of the emergency flasher switch opening. With so few complaints, I assume the remedy is to allow the vehicle to catch fire and file suit against Ford. Would seem more reasonable for Ford to investigate and resolve their quality issue.
On three separate occasion the multi-function switch failed. Contacted the dealer, and was told it was the cruise control. Consumer states you could smell the plastic burning. Please provide any further information. . This vehicle wa snot included in the recall.
Dealer had to replace multi-function switch for second time because of smoke coming from steering column. Feel free to provide any further information.
While engaging the turn signal and making a turn, the windshield wipers will engage. The dealer has been contacted and I was told this was part of a recall for 1999 models, but he hadn't heard about this on the 2000 models. Said it is result of failed "multi-function switch".
2000 Ford Explorer had smoke emitting from the steering column when using the turn signals. The dealer replaced the turn signal switch.