Electrical System Problems of Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer owners have reported 1,904 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 (1,352 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
1352
Wiring problems
75
Ignition problems
53
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
Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problems
7
Battery Cable problems
6
Dashboard Failed problems
6
Trunk Wiring problems
5
Ignition Coils Failure problems
5
Instrument Cluster/panel problems
4
Car Will Not Accelerate problems
4
Horn problems
3
Adas Driver Monitoring Camera/sensor problems
3
12v/24v/48v Battery problems
3
O2 Sensor problems
2
Instrument Panel Failure problems
2
Headlights Turn Off While Driving problems
2
Computer Failure problems
2
Instrument Panel Fuel Gauge problems
2
Body Control Module/bcm problems
2
Starter Relay problems
1
Ignition Coil High Tension/spark Plug Wires problems
1
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

Recently reported Electrical System problems of Ford Explorer

The Electrical System problem

I am writing to formally report a series of catastrophic and life-threatening mechanical and electronic failures in my 2025 Ford Explorer active (VIN: [xxx] ]), purchased in bogotá, colombia. Despite immediately notifying the Ford post-sales support line after the first incident, the   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

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that at start up, the contact became aware that the on/off ignition switch was fractured, and a half of the ignition switch was missing. No warning lights were illuminated.   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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