Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2012 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 2012 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the hazard flashing warning light (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2012 Ford Explorer

The Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the hazard lights and other surrounding indicator systems were inoperable. Additionally, the rearview camera displayed a blank image while reversing. The dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Hazard light switch is not functional. Hazard lights that are inoperable causes high risk for vehicle occupants and others on the road when traffic flow is altered. The issue has been reproduced by the dealer and another repair shop. The main symptom is the ability to not turn on the hazard lights.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 3 mph, the power steering fault, the turn signal, advance-trac alert, and power train warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became inoperable.   Read details...


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