2000 Ford Explorer Sport electrical problems

Filed Sep 29, 2010 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · MI

Windshield wipers stop working,power windows not working, dome light not working, fog lights not working and 4 wheel drive and auto not working.

Filed Sep 6, 2010 · Electrical · 63,000 miles · ND

Smoke coming out of steering column when turn signal engaged. Took to dealer and told ignition switch had signs of a hot point and was melting. Had ignition switch replaced at a service station, however, they said they saw no visible signs of damage.

Filed Oct 24, 2009 · Electrical · AL

Electrical system at steering column: smell of wires getting hot and smoke.

Filed Oct 11, 2007 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · OR · fire

I started my ford explorer sport on january 30 for a few minutes to warm it up, before I drove to work. I ran back into the house for aprox 4 minutes, when I came back out the front of the explorer was in flames, it totally burned before the fire dept could get there taking our barn with it.

Filed Jul 17, 2005 · Electrical · MI · fire

Vehicle fire.about 3 years ago my garage burned down.it was determined that the hot spot ,the point where the fire started was where my 2000 explorer was sitting.it has the same switch that the vehicles that have been recalled have!

Filed Jun 28, 2005 · Electrical · UT

When using the turn signal, smoke comes from the steering column

Filed Jun 27, 2003 · Electrical · 64,430 miles · IL

The evp sensor melted and damaged the ignition switch, other sensors and components.

Filed Feb 4, 2003 · Airbags, Electrical · 18,000 miles · KY

Have had numerous problems with my explorer. Have had 2 transmission valve body replaced, air intake control valve replaced, faulty witing for the laft tail light replace, ignition switch replaced, air bag contacts replaced, turn signal arm and cotrols replaced.

Filed Jan 22, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · WA

Timing tensioner was recalled. Tensioner damaged my timing chain, which damaged my engine. Turn signal switch never worked properly after 31,000 mi, dash lights and guages failed to work consistently or at all beginning 25,000 mi, rear window wiper never wiped properly, heater switch began failing at 36,000 mi. Last delimma was catalyic converter going out at 60,000 mi. Also, after replacement of tensioner, oil change had been done at same time. 10 miles after leaving dealership, gasket fell off and lost all oil pressure while engine was on. I asked dealership (courtesy ford, pouslbo wa) to check for damage, they said "no, it's fine, don't worry." end result, due to engine damage from recalled tensioner+ timing chain, ford agreed to terminate lease early. I will never purchase a ford again. Terrible customer service. I contacted the national customer service hotline many times attempting to resolve these matters, never got a call back as promised. Dealership never followed up on my complaints and concerns.

Filed May 20, 2002 · Electrical · AL · fire

Consumer states when left turn signal is used, smoke begins to come out of the opening where the emergency light button is located, resulting in the left turn signal to be inoperative. *ak