Ford Explorer owners have reported 1,827 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 44 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (1,281 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (75 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
While driving, vehicle gave powertrain malfunction, downhill assist unavailable and pre-collision warning system unavailable faults. The vehicle then came to a stop and would not move. Turning the ignition off and on allowed the vehicle to be safely parked in a nearby parking lot. Read details...
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the driver’s side front door panel became loosened due to failed adhesive exposing wiring in the door. The front door lights remained illuminated while the door was closed. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. While driving 70 mph, the contact smelled fumes coming from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to lee Ford Lincoln (located at 4170-c raleigh rd pkwy w, wilson, nc 27896, (252) 291-6000) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. Read details...
Cigarette lighter caused wiring harness to burn. Smoke filled the cabin when lighter stuck and immediately turned off vehicle. Afterward several exterior and interior lights stayed on. The rear wipers were also activated. Read details...
I have a 2002 Ford Explorer XLT, a couple weeks ago I went to open the back lift glass, and the window fell, and combustion in thousands of little pieces, right in my face! I have pictures, anyway I proceeded to take my vehicle to Ford motor company in horseheads, NY, they replaced the window due Read details...