Electrical System Problems of Ford Explorer

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.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Ford Explorer

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
1281
Wiring problems
75
Ignition problems
52
Dash Wiring problems
48
Underhood Wiring problems
38
Fuses And Circuit Breaker problems
37
Ignition Switch problems
32
Alternator/generator/regulator problems
28
Battery problems
26
Instrument Panel problems
23
Ignition Module problems
21
Starter problems
17
Starter Solenoid problems
17
Car Will Not Start problems
17
Horn Assembly problems
15
Battery Dead problems
14
Software problems
9
Anti-theft Controller problems
8
Electrical Failure problems
7
Dashboard Failed problems
6
Battery Cable problems
6
Ignition Coils Failure problems
5
Trunk Wiring problems
5
Car Will Not Accelerate problems
4
Horn problems
3
Adas Driver Monitoring Camera/sensor problems
3
Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problems
3
12v/24v/48v Battery problems
3
Instrument Cluster/panel problems
3
Headlights Turn Off While Driving problems
2
Computer Failure problems
2
Instrument Panel Fuel Gauge problems
2
Body Control Module/bcm problems
2
O2 Sensor problems
2
Instrument Panel Failure problems
2
Propulsion System Traction Battery Thermal Management Pump problems
1
Propulsion System Traction Battery Management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm) problems
1
Adas Hud Camera/sensor problems
1
Adas Parking Assist Sensors problems
1
Adas Hill Descent Assist Sensor problems
1
Crankshaft Position Sensor problems
1
Mass Air Flow Sensor problems
1
Starter Relay problems
1
Ignition Coil High Tension/spark Plug Wires problems
1

Recently reported Electrical System problems of Ford Explorer

The Electrical System problem

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 Wiring problem

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...

The Ignition problem

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...

The Dash Wiring problem

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...

The Underhood Wiring problem

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...




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