Two problems related to wiring have been reported for the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport based on all problems reported for the 2002 Explorer Sport.
Brake lights and turn signals stopped working. Problem traced to tilt steering and multi-function switch wiring harness. Broken retainer clip allows wires to be pulled from connector breaking connection for brake light and turn signal. Once tilt steering is engaged connection is broken and wires do not stay connected and loss of brake lights and turn signal is the result. This could lead to accident, injury and or loss of life due to poor design. The brake light problem had eluded me until I did a google search on the internet which resulted in hundreds, if not thousands, of people all experiencing the same problem. Calling the Ford dealer and providing the part number (e6db14489da) on the connector proved futile in having them even identify the part yet I was able to find the part on the internet just be a google search. At this point, I am unable to locate a replacement part so I am forced to hot glue the wires into the broken connector in order to drive my vehicle.
The consumer's 2002 Ford explorer was parked in a parking lot when it caught on fire.
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