Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows six common exterior lighting related problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the brake light (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the turn signal (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer

The Brake Light problem

Complete failure of tail lights I. E. Brake lights, turn signals, and running lights.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Explorer. While driving various speeds or while parked, the driver side turn signal failed to illuminate inside and outside the vehicle. Also, the brake lights failed to illuminate.   Read details...

The Turn Signal Switch problem

While driving at 10-15 mph and when attemtping to make a right hand turn, gradually depressed brake pedal and pedal traveled to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in an accident. Also, emergency parking brake/ fuel pump and other parts were replaced before accident.   Read details...


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