general problems of the 2010 Ford Explorer

Seven problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2010 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2010 Explorer.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2025

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the anti-theft, roll stability, and fuel filler messages were displayed with an audible alarm before the vehicle suddenly shut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to the residence. However, the failure reoccurred, and the vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the pcm and ecm had short circuited and failed. The contact was informed that the short circuit was caused by water drainage from the moonroof onto the pcm and ecm computers. The contact stated that the moonroof had previously failed and failed to properly close. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the ecm and pcm computers were no longer available. The failure mileage was 48,000.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2021

Rsc alarm keeps going sounding alarm and the abs alarm keeps sounding as well. Seen a ton of owners having this same error.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2021

While driving on the highway, my Explorer did a sudden jolt and I had no control over the vehicle. It acted as though it was no in gear. I almost crashed going 60 mph on a 4 lane highway. It then did another large jolt and revved high into the red line. I took it to firestone and they recommended that I take it to the dealership to check the transmission. I called the dealership and they advised me to drive it over. They told me it was "probably the transmission as Explorers are notarious for transmission issues. " the dealership inspected the Explorer and confirmed that it was a known transmission issue involving codes p0798 and p098. The dealership advised that there were multiple pressure code errors [that never did a warning] and that the transmission required replacement. I asked if it was covered under warranty and the dealership advised me that Ford had no issued a recall yet, even though it was a known and serious transmission issue. The dealership recommended that I call Ford customer care at 1-800-392-3673 and request that Ford cover the replacement. I called Ford customer care and spoke with bruno who advised me that it was indeed a known issue and that I "was not the only one with this issue" and that "there will be a recall soon so [I] can get reimbursed. " bruno was to have a supervisor call me within 24 hours. It has been almost 2 weeks and there has been no response from Ford. This is a well known issue that Ford knows of. There has been recalls of other Explorers for the same problem but my VIN is not included for some reason. If you go online, there are thousands of complaints. Something needs to be done before someone dies or is seriously injured. I have the telephone recordings of Ford but I am unable to upload them here.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2018

When I hot a bump in the road or step on the breaks the dome lights come on, my driver eat moves bake and the lights on the radio turns off.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2015

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after one attempt. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the map sensor, pvc sensor and transmission cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2013

The cruise control intermittently engages when it is turned off and the car speeds up, when the brake is pressed it shuts off momentarily then re-engages itself. It happens at any speed and there is no rhyme or reason for why it happens. Ford has been unable to resolve the issue on 4 different occasions over the past month.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2011

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminated and the brake warning light flashed intermittently. The turn signals were operable, however the sound indicator that advised the driver that the signal was activated did not engage. The sound indicator that advised the driver that the keys were not removed from the vehicle had also failed. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was awaiting a service appointment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 13,800 and the approximate failure mileage was 13,500.


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