Electrical System Related Problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows nine common electrical system related problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (five problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer

The Electrical System problem

Tl the contact owned a 2001 Ford Explorer. While driving, a burning odor was present and the air bag deployed without warning or an impact. There were no injuries. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact noticed flames under the hood.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Turn signal was turned on and smoke came billowing out of stearing collum. Smelled burnt wiring. Fire inside of collum minimal damage as I turned off signal immediately. Took to garage next day. The wireing had rubbed on collum and shorted out. Repaired by Ford garage.   Read details...

The Dash Wiring problem

While driving the vehicle consumer states that smoke comes from the dash where the hazard light is. It gives off a unpleasant smell, and then it goes a way. Please provide any further information.   Read details...


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