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1999 FORD EXPLORER Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Problems

13 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Issues in the 1999 FORD EXPLORER

13 electrical systemwiringinteriorunder dash complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
3
Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Complaints

#10146037 |
ON STARTING THE ENGINE ON MY FORD EXPLORER, AN ALARM SOUNDED AND STATED A LIGHT MALFUNCTION. I CHECKED ALL THE LIGHTS AND THEY WERE OK. LATER, I WAS STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WITH MY LEFT TURN SIGNAL ON AND THE BRAKES APPLIED. I THEN NOTICED A PUFF OF SMOKE RISE FROM AROUND THE EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. I THEN NOTED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL WAS NOT WORKING. THE SMOKE STOPPED WHEN I TURNED OFF THE TURN SIGNAL BUT WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON, THERE WAS ANOTHER PUFF OF SMOKE FROM THE TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMB. *NM
#10127837 | Fire
HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS BURNT. CAR WAS PARKED, NOT RUNNING OR LIGHTS ON. CAR FILLED FULL OF SMOKE. WAS LUCKY IT DID NOT SET THE CAR ON FIRE.
#10125593 |
I HAVE THE SAME SWITCH FOR CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION ON MY 1999 FORD EXPLORER AND AM AFRAID THAT ONE DAY I WILL HAVE A FIRE CAUSED BY ITS FAILURE. THIS FAILURE WAS REPORTED ON CNN ON JUNE 16, 2005. WILL THERE BE A RECALL?
#10114772 | Fire
WHILE DRIVING DOWN RT.10 IN WHIPPANY,NJ MY '99 FORD EXPLORER CAUGHT ON FIRE. ELIEVE IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE - FIRE WAS BEHIND THE DASH BOARD. I SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE ON THE FLOOR AND THE CAR QUICKLY FILLED UP WITH SMOKE. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD - CALLED 911 - POLICE AND FIRE TRUCK ASSISTED ME.*AK
#10040521 |
CONSUMER STATED WHILE TRAVELING DASH INDICATOR PANEL AIR BAG INDICATOR WOULD FLASH THROUGHOUT TRAVEL. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
#753247 | Fire
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#875082 |
INSTRUMENTS PANEL LIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND STILL UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
#734777 |
WHEN I ENTERED MY TRUCK I SMELL A SULFUR BURNING SMELL, WHEN I STARTED THE TRUCK I NOTICED THE INTERIOR DOME LIGHT LIT AND SMOKE POURING OUT OF THE SOCKET ASSEMBLY.
#727483 |
I WAS TRAVELING AT 3:00AM ON A FREEWAY I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH WHEN THE REAR RIGHT TIRE BEGAN TO SHAKE I PULLED TO THE RIGHT BECAUSE MY CAR BEGAN TO LOSE CONTROL. I LOOKED AT THE TIRE IT WAS SHREDDED. THE TIRE WAS BARELY ATTACHED TO THE RIM. THIS WAS A BRAND NEW CAR I KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG I CALLED THE DEALER HE SAID TO CONTACT FIRESTONE I TOOK THE TIRE IN FOR INSPECTION HE COULD NOT FIND ANY REASON FOR THE RUPTURE SO I HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW TIRE. ON 7/22/00 I HAD ANOTHER TIRE GO FLAT SAME AREA OF THE CAR THE TIRE HAD A PUNCTURE IN IT I REPLACED IT AGAIN. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
#710348 |
ALL PROBLEMS ARE ELECTRICAL:WIPERS/WASHER FAILED-TRANSMISSION SHIFTED ERRATICALLY-4WD FAILED TO ENGAGE. AFTER CONNECTOR REPAIRS, REPLACING 3 WIRE HARNESSES AND PCM, PROBLEM HAS APPARENTLY BEEN FIXED--FOR NOW. WIPER/4WD PROBLEMS APPEAR RELATED TO GEM (GENERAL ELECTRONICS MODULE) AND WIRING HARNESSES. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE). THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED AT 1150 AND 2500 MILES INCLUDING 3 DIFFERENT VISITS TO SERVICE DEPT. VEHICLE OUT OF SERVICE NEARLY 3 WEEKS IN 2 1/2 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP.
#708366 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#707459 |
I PURCHASED THIS 99 EXPLORER IN FEBRUARY AND ALREADY IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES FOR DIFFERENT DEFECTS INCLUDING ON THE FIRST DAY I BOUGHT THE TRUCK AND TOOK IN HOME WITH 6 MILES ON IT THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING AND EVENTUALLY WENT OUT ON THE TRUCK. SINCE IT WAS A SATURDAY THAT THIS HAPPENED THE TRUCK SAT TILL MONDAY WHEN THE DEALER HAD IT TOWED BACK (I DID NOTICE TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE GROUND).THE DEALER SAID THIS PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A CONNECTOR ON THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LINE NOT BEING SEALED OR TIGHTENED. I ASKED IF THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION WHICH THEY SAID IT WOULDN'T BE BUT THIS LEADS ME TO MY NEXT PROBLEM. THE TRUCK DOES NOT ACCELERATE THROUGH THE GEARS PROPERLY BUT FORD SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH AFTER LOOKING AT IT AGAIN. NEXT IT WAS IN FOR THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE...
#706253 |
THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS BEGIN RUNNING WITHOUT THE CONTROLS BEING ACTIVATED. THIS WILL HAPPEN 2-3 TIMES IN A 30 MINUTE DRIVING PERIOD AND CAN BE ASSOCIATED WITH USING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL, BUT ALSO OCCURING AT RANDOM INTERVALS. IT HAS BEEN TWO WEEKS SINCE I ATTEMPTED TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AND IT IS WAITING FOR PARTS. THIS CAUSES QUITE A DISTRACTION.

Other 1999 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Tires 212 complaints Tirestreadbelt 166 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 106 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 92 complaints Air Bags 63 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 61 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 55 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 43 complaints Electrical System 37 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 37 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 37 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 33 complaints Suspension 32 complaints Seats 29 complaints Unknown Or Other 25 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 24 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 24 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 23 complaints Suspensionfront 22 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 16 complaints Tiressidewall 16 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 16 complaints Steering 15 complaints Power Train 14 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 13 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 13 complaints Structurebodydoor 13 complaints Electrical Systemignition 10 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 10 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 10 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 9 complaints Structure 9 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 9 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 8 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 8 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 7 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 7 complaints Seat Belts 7 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 7 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 6 complaints Visibility 6 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 5 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Parking Brake 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 5 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 5 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 5 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 5 complaints Structurebodybumpers 5 complaints Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 5 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Engine 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 4 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 4 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Interior Lighting 4 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 4 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 4 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 3 complaints Equipmentelectrical 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 3 complaints Power Traindriveline 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 3 complaints Steeringcolumn 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Structurebodyhood 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 3 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Equipmentotherlabels 2 complaints Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Wheelsrim 2 complaints Child Seattether Strapwebbing 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeindicator Light 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint
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