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2000 FORD EXPLORER Electrical Systemwiring Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2000 FORD EXPLORER

7 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

7
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints

#10219968 |
AUG 2007, RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD MOTOR CO TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). SEP 2007, RECEIVED NOTICE FROM FORD MOTOR CO ADVISING OF PARTS SHORTAGE TO REPAIR DEFECT AND AUTHORIZING "AN INTERIM REPAIR OF DISCONNECTING THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM" ON THE VEHICLE. ON SUBSEQUENT SERVICE VISITS AND ON MOST RECENT VISIT OF 3-MAR-2008, SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT FORD DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PART TO EFFECT A REPAIR. *TR
#10197978 | Fire
SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN / TURN SIGNAL AREA, THAT COMES AND GOES. ON GOING PROBLEM. *TR
#10191339 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXPLORER XLT. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE FACTORY INSTALLED INTERIOR LIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING ON AND OFF. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A FAULTY CONNECTION WITH THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. SHE WAS CHARGED $477 PLUS LABOR FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT WROTE AND CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED. THE APPROXIMATE DATE OF FAILURE WAS IN NOVEMBER OF 2006. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE ENGINE. SHE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS AN ENGINE WARRANTY OF 60,000 MILES. HOWEVER, THE DEALER CHARGED HER FOR THIS REPAIR AS WELL. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2007. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED HER STATE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE WHO STATED THAT THEY RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD AND THAT SHE COULD SUE FORD IF SHE WISHED. THE ENGINE...
#10165510 |
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN I PUT ON MY LEFT TURN SIGNAL IT DOESN'T BLINK IT JUST FREEZES AND SMOKE COMES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. AS SOON AS I TURN THE TURN SIGNAL OFF IT STOPS SMOKING. IT WILL BE OK FOR A WHILE BUT THEN HAPPENS AGAIN. YESTERDAY WHEN IT HAPPENED I HAD TROUBLE GETTING IT TO STOP SMOKING. I AM MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TODAY TO HAVE THIS CORRECTED. *NM
#10109115 | Fire
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE DRIVER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK
#10051532 |
VEHICLE OVERHEATED/ THERMOSTAT, REAR WIPER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUALLY, BELT SQUEALS ON RAINY DAYS, RADIO COMES ON BY ITSELF, TIRES TO BE REPLACED, LIVED AT SAME ADDRESS SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASE AND NOT EVEN A NOTICE FOR RECALL ON TIRES.*AK
#10016896 |
THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH IN MY 2000 FORD EXPLORER XLT STARTED SMOKING WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL WAS TURNED ON. THE SERVICE MAN INFORMED ME THAT THIS SITUATION NEEDED TO BE TAKEN CARE OF AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE IF IT WAS NOT FIXED THERE WAS A CHANCE THAT A FIRE WOULD START BECAUSE OF THIS MALFUNCTION AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE THAT WOULD TAKE OUT THE ENTIRE WIRING SYSTEM OF MY VEHICLE. FORD EXPLAINED TO ME THAT THEY DID NOT CONSIDER THIS A "HAZARD" IT WAS SOMETHING THEY CONSIDERED A "MAINTENANCE ISSUE." I HAVE 42,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE. I HAVE OWNED 2 EXPLORERS PREVIOUS TO THIS AND ONE OF MY OTHER EXPLORERS EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM AS WELL. *NLM

Other 2000 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Tires 154 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 78 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 76 complaints Tirestreadbelt 70 complaints Electrical System 42 complaints Air Bags 38 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 29 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 28 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 27 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 24 complaints Steering 24 complaints Suspension 24 complaints Unknown Or Other 24 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 23 complaints Power Train 22 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 21 complaints Suspensionfront 21 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 19 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 16 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 12 complaints Seats 11 complaints Tiressidewall 10 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 10 complaints Engine 9 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 9 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 8 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 7 complaints Structurebodydoor 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 7 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 6 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 6 complaints Service Brakes 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 6 complaints Structure 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 6 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 6 complaints Wheelsrim 6 complaints Electrical Systemignition 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 5 complaints Exterior Lighting 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 5 complaints Visibility 5 complaints Wheels 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 4 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 4 complaints Steeringcolumn 4 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 4 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 3 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 3 complaints Suspensionrear 3 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 2 complaints Seatsmidrear Assembly 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Suspensionfronthub 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionlubricant 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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