Ford EXPLORER electrical problems
1,024 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
31,844 owner complaints analyzed
141 distinct recall campaigns
68,775 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1977 to 2027 model years. Data snapshot: . 16,152 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
1,024 of 31,844 complaints match this topic (3.2%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 745034 · 2001-05-07 (May 7, 2001)
TIRE "DETREADED" AT HIGHWAY SPEED, CAUSING MAJOR FENDER AND ELECTRICAL DAMAGE TO TAILLIGHT. FORTUNATELY THE TIRE DID NOT GO FLAT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: HYKC FRX TIRESIZE: P205 75 R1)
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 745034 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10012376 · 2003-04-07 (April 7, 2003)
ERRORS WERE MADE IN THE INSTALLATION OF THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. MR. *AK. THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE REPAIRS WERE MADE, CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10012376 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10044955 · 2003-10-29 (October 29, 2003)
ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS INSIDE THE DASHBOARD IGNITED, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 141,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10044955 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10051751 · 2003-12-12 (December 12, 2003)
LETTER REGARDING RECALL 03S04 SEAT RECLINER BOLT..*MR (NAR) *CB THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A NEW WIRING HARNESS WAS NEEDED. *JB
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Owner report 504121 · 1996-05-06 (May 6, 1996)
WIRING HARNESS UNDER DASH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504121 at NHTSA ↗