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2002 FORD EXPLORER Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Issues in the 2002 FORD EXPLORER

7 electrical systemwiringinteriorunder dash complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Complaints

#10187186 |
2002 EXPLORER HAS 83,500 MILES. DISCOVERED THAT THE 4X4 SYSTEM WOULD NOT ENGAGE. GANLEY FORD REPLACED THE CONTROL MODULE THAT COMMUNICATES WITH THE 4X4 SYSTEM AT A TOTAL COST OF $577.00. THE PART ALONE WAS $293.00. EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THE BALANCE OF THE LABOR WAS SO HIGH WAS "THE CONTROL MODULE IS DIFFICULT TO REACH UP UNDER THE DASH". WHY IS THAT MY PROBLEM? I HAD ALSO PURCHASED THE GOLD PLAN WARRANTY AND THIS PART WAS NOT COVERED. FORD'S GOLD PLAN IN MY OPINION IS USELESS. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER FORD PRODUCT AGAIN! *AK
#10181839 |
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN IT STARTED TO GET VERY COLD, MY EXPLORER, THAT I JUST BOUGHT, STARTED TO NOT WANT TO GO INTO GEAR. IT WOULD GRIND AND SLIP. THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH. IT WAS FROM THE COMPUTER THAT RUNS THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. THE 4 LOW BUTTON WOULD JUST KICK IN BY ITS SELF. THEN IT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. AFTER A WHILE OF TRYING TO GET IT INTO GEAR IT WOULD GO. IT WOULD ONLY ACT UP WHEN IT WAS VERY COLD OUT (10 TO -5 DEGREES) IT DID THIS TO ME FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND THEN IT JUST STUCK INTO 4 LOW AND NOW WON'T COME OUT. THERE WAS A SMELL THIS LAST TIME OF BURNING ELECTRICAL WIRE AND SMOKE. NOW MY EXPLORER WON'T DRIVE AND HAS A ELECTRICAL SMOKE SMELL STUCK IN IT. I NOW...
#10133368 |
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WAS NO LONGER WORKING. THE SERVICE DEALER DID NOT STATE WHY THE PANEL WAS NO LONGER WORKING. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FAILED, SUCH AS THE RADIO, BLOWERS, WINDOWS, AIRBAGS, AND ALL OF THE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITHIN THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. THE PART TO REPAIR WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER; THEY REFERRED HIM TO THE DEALER TO FIND AN AFTERMARKET PRODUCT TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM.*AK
#10109763 | Fire
THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IT WAS PARKED. RESULTS SHOWED THAT THERE WAS A SHORTAGE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. *JB TWO INDEPENDANT CAUSE & ORIGIN REPORTS FOUND THE FIRE TO HAVE STARTED UNDER THE DASH BOARD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. BRUCE YORK HAS THE C&O REPORTS.
#10075215 | Fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN PUBLIC LOT WHILE VISITING LOCAL STORE. ORIGINAL DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL DUE TO APPARENT LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL. ORIGINAL DRIVER NOTICED SOME SMOKE AND/OR SMELL OF SMOKE FROM BEHIND CONSOLE. DRIVER IMMEDIATELY TURNED KEY TO OFF POSITION AND CALLED SPOUSE TO REPORT FAILURE. SPOUSE INSPECTED BATTERY CABLES AND BATTERY VIEWING EYE WITH NO FINDINGS OF FAILURE OR LOOSE CABLES. SPOUSE ENTERED VEHICLE INSPECTING POSITION OF GEAR SHIFT LEVER AND TRANSMISSION INDICATOR FOR PROPER PARK POSITION WITH NO UNUSUAL FINDINGS. SPOUSE TURNED KEY TO START POSITION WHICH PRODUCED WHAT APPEARED WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT UNDER CENTER CONSOLE DIRECTLY UNDER BEVERAGE AND MISC HOLDER. SPOUSE TURNED KEY BACK TO OFF POSITION IMMEDIATELY THEN SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THAT AREA OF CENTER CONSOLE. SPOUSE REMOVED RUBBER LINER WITH SCREWDRIVER WHICH EXPOSED PIN HOLE WITH SPARKS SHOOTING OUTWARD WHICH IN TURN PRODUCED A FIRE IN...
#10067838 |
I HAD MY EXPLORER PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, I WAS WALKING PAST IT AND HEARD A BUZZING/HUMMING SOUND FROM THE FRONT END. THE CAR WAS NOT STARTED THOUGH IT WAS MAKING THIS NOISE. I CALLED THE DEALER AND ASKED FOR SERVICE AND ASKED THEM TO HEAR THE NOISE OVER THE PHONE. THE CALL WAS PASSED AROUND THE DEPARTMENT AND NO ONE COULD FIGURE IT OUT. I WAS TOLD TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND TO THEIR SURPRISE I SAID I HAD NOT TURNED IT ON. THE SAID BRING IT IN IMMEDIATELY BUT BEFORE WE HUNG UP THEY WANTED TO SEE IT IF WOULD START. IT DID, WE HUNG UP & I WAS ON MY WAY. ON THE DRIVE THERE, THE BUZZING WOULD STOP WHEN I WOULD STEP ON THE BRAKE, TURN ON THE TURN INDICATOR OR HIT THE HAZARDS (DIDN'T NEED THEM, JUST FIGURED I WOULD TRY THEM). AT THE...
#768987 |
VEHICLE BROUGHT TO DEALER AFTER CRAKING NOISES BEHIND DASH AND DRIVER PILLAR. FOUND 15 PLUS BOLTS LOOSE, HOSES INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, ALL PANELS/DOOR/GRILLS ASSEMBLY ON VEHICLE FRONT AND REAR ARE DROPPED OR RACKED OUT OF ALIGNMENT. DEALER UNABLE TO CONCLUDE WHY SO MANY DEFECTS EXIST. DT

Other 2002 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 887 complaints Power Train 286 complaints Suspensionrear 192 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 166 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 160 complaints Electrical System 115 complaints Suspension 115 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 112 complaints Steering 110 complaints Structurebody 110 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 103 complaints Air Bags 96 complaints Wheels 58 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 56 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 56 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 50 complaints Engine 49 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 44 complaints Unknown Or Other 42 complaints Equipment 39 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 38 complaints Structure 38 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 38 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 38 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 37 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 34 complaints Power Traindriveline 31 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 31 complaints Tires 29 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 28 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 27 complaints Steeringcolumn 25 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 25 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 24 complaints Visibility 23 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 22 complaints Structurebodytailgate 22 complaints Seat Belts 21 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 19 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 18 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 18 complaints Seats 18 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 17 complaints Parking Brake 16 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 15 complaints Service Brakes 15 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 15 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 15 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 14 complaints Structurebodydoor 14 complaints Suspensionfront 14 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 13 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 13 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 13 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 12 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 12 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 12 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 10 complaints Suspensionfronthub 10 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 10 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 10 complaints Exterior Lighting 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 9 complaints Visibilitywiper 9 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 7 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 7 complaints Interior Lighting 7 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 7 complaints Suspensionrearaxlespindle 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 6 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 6 complaints Wheelshub 6 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 5 complaints Fuel System Other 5 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 5 complaints Seat Beltsfront 5 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 5 complaints Structureframe And Members 5 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 5 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 4 complaints Tiressidewall 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield 4 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 3 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 3 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestorage 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 3 complaints Service Brakes Electric 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 3 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 3 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seatsmidrear Assembly 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 2 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Suspensionrearshock Absorber 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Wheelsmulti Piece 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing 1 complaint Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlsprings 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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