Exterior Lighting Problems of Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer owners have reported 314 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 18 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (133 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (58 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Ford Explorer

The Exterior Lighting problem

Passenger side headlight low beam went out. Dealer says it’s $1500 because whole headlight assembly must be replaced instead of a bulb. We live off of social security, so of course we don’t have the money for this. Now we can’t drive at night and we both have medical problems.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v031000 (structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.   Read details...

The Turn Signal Switch problem

While stopped at a traffic light I switched on my turn signal to indicate a right turn and noticed the normal click of the turn signal was not occurring. I looked down at my instrument panel and saw the right turn light was lit but not flashing.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

My name is daniel bullock and I live in lorain ohio. I am the owner of a 2014 Ford Explorer (limited). Recently, my driver side brake light failed and after much research on my part I came to the realization that the brake lights are led.   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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