Electrical System Related Problems of the 2012 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (56 problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2012 Ford Explorer

The Electrical System problem

Total loss of electric power steering assistance while driving on the interstate.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

This is a safety issue - air bags could malfunction at anytime due to miscommunication within the system. Air bags can deploy at anytime or can fail to deploy when necessary. Air bag light turns on and stays on. According to Ford dealer this is a known issue but has not yet been recalled.   Read details...

The Software problem

In the words of one of the several Ford motor CO. Customer care case manager I've spoken to since I purchased this vehicle about 6 weeks ago, Ford's mytouch system is "totally dysfucntional".   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Ford Explorer model year vehicles:



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