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2002 FORD EXPLORER Interior Lighting Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Interior Lighting Issues in the 2002 FORD EXPLORER

7 interior lighting complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 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 Interior Lighting Complaints

#10789529 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE INTERIOR LIGHTING REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND LEAKED WATER INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER STAINS BY THE VISORS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,748.
#10377155 |
THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED UPON SIDE DOOR CLOSURE OF A FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING AFTER RE-FUELING. CONCURRENT WITH AND IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG, THE DOOR ALARM SYSTEM WAS CHIMING THAT A DOOR WAS AJAR, AND AFTER INSPECTION BY A MECHANIC IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SECURITY/DOOR WARNING SYSTEM MODULE HAS FAILED. FORD WAS SENT THE AIRBAG MODULE FOR INSPECTION, AND HAS YET TO PROVIDE THE RESULTS OF THE MODULE INSPECTION - AFTER A PERIOD OF MORE THAN 5 MONTHS. FURTHER PROBLEMS PERSIST WITH THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM. THE DOOR AJAR ALARM CONTINUES TO SOUND AT RANDOM INTERVALS, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF AT RANDOM INTERVALS, AND THE DOOR LOCKS REPEATEDLY LOCK AND UNLOCK, ALL OF WHICH CAUSE A DISTRACTING POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD WHILE DRIVING. *TR
#10339162 |
I BOUGHT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER USED BUT ALSO HAVE A FATHER-IN-LAW WITH A FORD AND HE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN WE BOUGHT IT THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT WAS ON ALL THE TIME AND THE DOME LIGHT WOULD STAY ON BUT AS WE DROVE THE LIGHT WOULD TURN OFF BUT THE LIGHT WOULD STAY ON. RECENTLY LAST WEEK THE LIGHT STAYS ON LIKE NORMAL BUT NOT THE LIGHTS GOES ON AND OFF, IT DINGS CONSTANTLY, AND THE DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. IT IS VERY DISTRACTIVE AS WELL AS ANNOYING. WE GOT ONLINE TO SEE WHAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE DONE AND THERE WERE LOTS OF COMPLAINTS. WE TRIED THE WD40 BUT THEY SAY THAT ONLY WORKS FOR A DAY OR SO. *TR
#10231199 |
DOOR AJAR LIGHT COMES ON. RECYCLED ENGINE CHECKED ALL DOORS AND AGAIN LIGHT COMES ON. OR WHILE DRIVING, THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCK. THE ALARM SOUNDS FOR NO REASON SOMETIMES. SOMETIMES THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COMES ON AND STAYS ON USUALLY WHEN I HAVE TROUBLE WITH THE DOOR AJAR ISSUES. *TR
#10100949 |
DASHLIGHT ILLUMINATES, DOOR CHIME SOUNDS AND AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ENGAGE INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO MULTIPLE DEALERS AND HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO RECTIFY YET THE ISSUE HAS YET TO BE RESOLVED.*AK
#761560 |
TWO PROBLEMS, ONE WITH TRANSMISSION AND ONE WITH INSTRUMENT LIGHTS. 1) TRANSMISSION WOULD DELAY ENGAGING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE WHEN BEING TAKEN OUT OF PARK (LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS WAS "NORMAL") BUT TRANSMISSION WOULD ALSO "CLUNK" AND "LURCH" WHEN CLIMBING HILLS. LOCAL DEALER (VISTA FORD) ADJUSTED WITH COMPUTER ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND IMPROVED THE PROBLEM, BUT NOW THERE IS STILL THE OCCASIONAL DELAY BEFORE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES AND AN OCCASIONAL "BANG" (WORSE THAN "CLUNK") ALONG WITH A VIOLENT "JERK" (WORSE THAN A "LURCH") AND THIS NOW HAPPENS DURING NORMAL DRIVING ON LEVEL GROUND. 2) FOR THE ENTIRE 300 DAYS I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE THE ILLUMINATION OF THE "MESSAGE CENTER" DISPLAY IS SO DIM DURING THE DAY THAT IT IS AMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO READ (DEALER SAYS THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH NO FACTORY FIX). THE DISPLAY IS NOT CONTROLLED BY THE RHEOSTAT THAT ADJUSTS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE GENERAL INSTRUMENT...
#761560 |
TWO PROBLEMS, ONE WITH TRANSMISSION AND ONE WITH INSTRUMENT LIGHTS. 1) TRANSMISSION WOULD DELAY ENGAGING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE WHEN BEING TAKEN OUT OF PARK (LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS WAS "NORMAL") BUT TRANSMISSION WOULD ALSO "CLUNK" AND "LURCH" WHEN CLIMBING HILLS. LOCAL DEALER (VISTA FORD) ADJUSTED WITH COMPUTER ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND IMPROVED THE PROBLEM, BUT NOW THERE IS STILL THE OCCASIONAL DELAY BEFORE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES AND AN OCCASIONAL "BANG" (WORSE THAN "CLUNK") ALONG WITH A VIOLENT "JERK" (WORSE THAN A "LURCH") AND THIS NOW HAPPENS DURING NORMAL DRIVING ON LEVEL GROUND. 2) FOR THE ENTIRE 300 DAYS I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE THE ILLUMINATION OF THE "MESSAGE CENTER" DISPLAY IS SO DIM DURING THE DAY THAT IT IS AMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO READ (DEALER SAYS THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH NO FACTORY FIX). THE DISPLAY IS NOT CONTROLLED BY THE RHEOSTAT THAT ADJUSTS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE GENERAL INSTRUMENT...

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 Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 7 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 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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