1994 FORD EXPLORER Electrical Systemwiring Problems

11 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 1994 FORD EXPLORER

11 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

11
Complaints
0
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints

#10098866 | Fire
1) SMELLED BURNING ELECTRICAL INSULATION WHILE DRIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA OF IDAHO FALLS, ID. PREVIOUSLY THAT DAY, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO START ON ONE OCCASION. MULTIPLE VEHICLE STARTS AFTERWARDS HAD BEEN WITHOUT INCIDENT.*AK 2) PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE. FOUND THE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT WIRE GLOWING RED AND THE INSULATION BURNING. IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE ENGINE, AND REMOVED THE BATTERY CABLES. ALTERNATOR WAS TOO HOT TO TOUCH (THEREFORE > 140F). 3) REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. REMOVED SIX INCHES OF BURNED UP ALTERNATOR OUTPUT WIRE (#6 AWG) AND THE CONNECTION LUG (#6 AWG W/ 1/4" POST). RELUGGED THE OUTPUT WIRE AND INSULATED THE LUG WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE AND HEAT SHRINK TUBING. NOTED THAT THE CONNECTION LUG HAD SHORTED TO THE ALTERNATOR FRAME BY THE EVIDENCE OF MELTED ALUMINUM FROM THE ALTERNATOR ON THE LUG. THE FACTORY INSTALLED LUG WAS NOT INSULATED BETWEEN THE LUG SHAFT AND...
#10043075 | Fire
1994 FORD EXPLORER CAUGHT ON FIRE, JUST AFTER WIFE AND BABY GOT OUT OF VEHICLE. IT BURNED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, AND PART OF THE DASH. NHTSA CAMPAIGN #97V083000, I THINK IS RELEVANT, AND RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS ACCIDENT. I NOTIFED FORD OVER 3 WEEKS AGO, AND THEY KEEP TELLING ME CONSUMER AFFAIRS WILL CALL, BUT THEY NEVER HAVE YET. *LA
#10032108 |
CONSUMER STATES THAT ELECTRICAL CURRENT THAT RUNS THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR IS SO STRONG THAT IT CAUSES PASSENGER'S ARM TO BE BURNED. *AK
#10011804 | Fire
THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS ON FIRE. *TS *JB
#545205 |
ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORT AND BURNING. MJS
#828118 |
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH, THE CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE, AND WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED UP WITH SMOKE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO A COMPLETE STOP AND CUT OFF THE VEHICLE. CONTACT DEALER, THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK
#814389 | Fire
AN ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. *AK
#806075 | Fire
WHILE PARKED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, CAUSED THE DOOR TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
#511696 | Fire
WHILE PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A SHORT IN ELECTRICAL WIRING. *AK
#800827 | Fire
AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE IN THE MOTOR OF THE POWER, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK
#974640 | Fire
SMELLED BURNING INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, ONCE VEHICLE WAS PARKED NOTICE FIRE, POSSIBLE DUE TO ELECTRICAL FIRE. TT

Other 1994 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Tirestreadbelt 232 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 154 complaints Tires 135 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 82 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 37 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 32 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 31 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 26 complaints Suspension 26 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 22 complaints Suspensionfront 22 complaints Electrical System 21 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 21 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 21 complaints Electrical Systemignition 20 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 18 complaints Structurebodydoor 17 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 16 complaints Unknown Or Other 15 complaints Seats 13 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 13 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 12 complaints Power Train 12 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 12 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 11 complaints Structurebodytailgate 11 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 10 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 9 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 9 complaints Tiressidewall 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 9 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 9 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 8 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 8 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 8 complaints Wheels 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 7 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 7 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 7 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 7 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 7 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 7 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 6 complaints Parking Brake 6 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 6 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 6 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 6 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 5 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 5 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 5 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 5 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 5 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 5 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Steering 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 4 complaints Structurebodyhood 4 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 4 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 4 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 3 complaints Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 3 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 3 complaints Suspensionrear 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 3 complaints Air Bags 2 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 2 complaints Tiresbead 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Wheelsrim 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalair 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Parking Brakeindicator Light 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint
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