2004 FORD EXPLORER Electrical Systemstarter Assembly Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemstarter Assembly Issues in the 2004 FORD EXPLORER

3 electrical systemstarter assembly complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Electrical Systemstarter Assembly Complaints

#10154206 | March 30, 2006

DT*:THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY ON THE VEHICLE RAN OUT DUE TO THE DRIVER LEAVING THE LIGHTS ON OVERNIGHT. HOWEVER, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS GIVEN A JUMP-START, ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON, BUT THE MOTOR DID NOT START. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED WITH A SEMI-USED BATTERY, AND THE VEHICLE STILL DID NOT START. NO MECHANIC WAS CONSULTED.

#10105074 | December 20, 2004

VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP THREE TIMES FOR NOT STARTING. THE STARTER WAS REPLACED. THEN, SECOND TIME, A COMPUTER CHIP WAS REPLACED. DEALER HAS THE VEHICLE AFTER BEING TOWED, AND THE DEFECT COULD NOT BE FOUND. *AK

#10067475 | August 20, 2004

PROBLEMS WITH THE STARTER AND WHEELS NOT RETURNING TO CENTER POSITION AFTER MAKING A TURN. (NAR) *PH *CB THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE WRONG TYPE OF SWAY BAR HAD BEEN INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE AT THE FACTORY. THE POWER STEERING UNIT WAS THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RETURN TO THE CENTER AFTER TURNING, ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PHYSICALLY BRING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE CENTER, OR IT WOULD CONTINUE RUNNING OF THE ROAD. *SC *JB

Other 2004 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 308 complaints Structurebody 209 complaints Power Train 108 complaints Structure 80 complaints Visibility 59 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 58 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 55 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 54 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 47 complaints Electrical System 46 complaints Engine 44 complaints Unknown Or Other 35 complaints Steering 33 complaints Wheels 32 complaints Air Bags 30 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 19 complaints Service Brakes 18 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 18 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 17 complaints Suspension 17 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 15 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 14 complaints Structureframe And Members 14 complaints Suspensionrear 14 complaints Tires 14 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 12 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 12 complaints Visibilitywiper 12 complaints Equipment 11 complaints Power Traindriveline 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 10 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 9 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 8 complaints Structurebodytailgate 7 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 7 complaints Exterior Lighting 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 6 complaints Seat Belts 6 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 5 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 5 complaints Structurebodyhood 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 5 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Fuel System Other 3 complaints Parking Brake 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 3 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 3 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 3 complaints Wheelsrim 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Traction Control System 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint

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