Exterior Lighting Problems of Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Ford Explorer Sport Trac owners have reported 11 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Ford Explorer Sport Trac


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Ford Explorer Sport Trac

The Exterior Lighting problem

I was driving and the lights on the vehicle went out I thought it was the bulbs but no lights were working I adjusted steering wheel to look to see fuse box and all lights came back on there is an electrical short somewhere then I went to start the truck and it made a funny sound and then I lost   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The headlights continues to go on and off. Most of the time it is the passenger side light but the drivers side also does the same thing. I have replaced the passenger side pigtale but the problem is still there.   Read details...

The Headlight Switch problem

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact stated that the light switch that controls the headlights has been replaced four times. The failure occurred once while driving 25 mph. He feels that the vehicle is unsafe to drive because the light switch may not work while driving at   Read details...

The Turn Signal Switch problem

I have a 2001 Ford sport trac 2 wheel drive. When the truck had just passed the warranty period the brakes had to be replaced. The right front was down to bare metal. The rotor was replaced. Twice since then the brakes have been replaced with the exact same ploblem and now need to be replaced   Read details...

The Hazard Flashing Warning Light Unit problem

Right rear directional light and hazard light are not working. Replaced bulb and socket 4 times within a year. The left directional/hazard light does illuminate.   Read details...




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