1) smelled burning electrical insulation while driving in a residential area of idaho falls, id. Previously that day, the vehicle has been difficult to start on one occasion. Multiple vehicle starts afterwards had been without incident.*ak 2) pulled over to the side of the road to investigate. Found the alternator output wire glowing red and the insulation burning. Immediately stopped the engine, and removed the battery cables. Alternator was too hot to touch (therefore > 140f). 3) replaced the alternator. Removed six inches of burned up alternator output wire (#6 awg) and the connection lug (#6 awg w/ 1/4" post). Relugged the output wire and insulated the lug with electrical tape and heat shrink tubing. Noted that the connection lug had shorted to the alternator frame by the evidence of melted aluminum from the alternator on the lug. The factory installed lug was not insulated between the lug shaft and the alternator case. It was protected on its external side by a boot slide on boot. Old parts and pictures are available.
1994 Ford Explorer electrical complaints
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1994 explorer 4.0 v6 automatic transmission rebiult 3 times in past year .countless times vehicle has stalled acting as if the fuel pump quit, fuel pump replaced, coil packs replaced, relays replaced. Once on the highway at 70 MPH, another time while pulling into traffic. Usually upon start up. Air conditioner switch shorted out, saw burned wires on switch upon replacement. Antifreeze spewed out from side of motor, assumed to be around heads but has not been to shop yet.
On 14 april 2003 I paid for service on an "intermittent start" problem; checked the battery charging system, the alternator, and tested the battery.paid for labor $76.50 and $79.95 for battery assy . Here it is 2004 and the problem was not fixed but has gotten worse. Purchased two new alarm/entry devices (fobs) on 29 jun 04 because we were told by one of the mechanics that the new devices should solve the problem. This bill came to $211.10. Already paid $70.65 on or about april 28, 2004 for a diagnostic to find out what the problem was and told the repair part needed cost $210. I was upset and only paid for the diagnostic. I'm glad we didnt pay for that part, because each successive time, the solution to the "problem" has been different and cost additional money. Nothing the mechanics have done has resolved the problem; only made things worse and the cost have totaled $814.67 for this problem so far. The mechanic said the vehicle not starting back up after it has been turned off is tied in to the alarm system. They have replaced the anti theft control module on 26 july 2004, $368.82. Now the wiring is not performing, as it should!!! Vehicle is not starting again, the interior lights won't go out when the vehicle is turned off after it was "fixed", brake lights come on, and check engine light also comes on; seems to have a wiring/electrical problem now. Mr. Lee higgs, red team service manager, had the fuse to the interior lights taken out so the lights wont drain the battery, at least until they can get it back in to be fixed "again". The vehicle has been in and out of the service department and the problems are increasing instead of decreasing. We are still waiting for an opening in the service department to put the vehicle back in the shop to get this resolved again!
I bought my 1994 ford explorer (4wd) in may of 1999 and have had numerous problems since. The vehicle had approximately 50900 miles when I bought it. It now has 89000 miles. I have replaced the brake rotors twice and replaced the brake pads three times. The last time I completed brake work was because the left front caliper overheated and failed. I then replaced both front calipers. There is a bad vibration problem at speeds of 55-67 MPH. I recently purchased four new tires, had them balanced, had the front end aligned, and replaced the shocks to fix this problem. It still vibrates at the above mentioned speeds. Also, the vehicle had numerous problems with the PCM (check engine light). I replaced the PCM as a last resort because I had already replaced all the sensors that could have been causing the problem. Replacing the PCM corrected the problem for about a year, but now the check engine light comes on again during initial starting and then goes out after driving about 2-3 miles. I also have a sound coming from my air vents when the A/C is turned on. Now for my most recent problem. The temperature gauge was reading hotter than normal so I overhauled the cooling system including: new thermostat, new cooling fan (old one was cracked all around the hub), new fan clutch, new radiator, new engine coolant temperature sensor, and new fluid flush and refill. The temperature gauge still reads the same. I have no idea what to do now. Any recall information you could provide would help. I have all receipts for parts purchased and work performed.
There was no warning. My 1994 ford explorer caught on fire and was totally damaged due to a recall on a mirror harness switch. Ford was notified and admitted fault. They agreed to send me a check and closed the account before anything was ever sent out to me.
1994 ford explorer caught on fire, just after wife and baby got out of vehicle. It burned the driver side door, and part of the dash. The federal safety agency campaign #97v083000, I think is relevant, and responsible for this accident. I notifed ford over 3 weeks ago, and they keep telling me consumer affairs will call, but they never have yet.
Consumer states that electrical current that runs through the automatic passenger's side door is so strong that it causes passenger's arm to be burned.
On four separate occasions, my explorer has stalled after driving it for awhile, it would restart after about an hour. The engine would turn over but not fire.s there a recall? The case is howard vs. Ford 763785-2.
Abs light on. Brakes failed during sudden stop. Using excessive coolant. Problems starting.
Truck has been dying for the last several years. Either when it get to hot out side or it just needs to take a little break. Then want start until it feels like it should. Whether its running or when I start it up. Checked the fuel pump, changed the spark plugs,wires, battery cables, everything but, ignition module. Which I'm doing tomorrow.
While vehicle was parked the mirror switch caught fire.
The consumer noticed the driver side door was on fire. *ts
Electrical system under from hood. Wireing harness that feeds into the distribution box. Their are numerous problems with egr system, idleing, vehicle blinkers lag, radio, heat, AC, will work then sometimes they wont. Will not consistantly start after being parked. Explorer cuts out while driving. Have traced the problems to the distribution box. The problems can sometimes be temperalily remadied by pushing down or jiggling of the breakers. Have had the breakers examined and they have what appears to be heat damage from electrical shorts in the wiring harness.
Rear lap and shoulder belts do not tighten to keep the adult or child from moving forward in an accident or during an emergency slamming on of breaks. Addidionally the rear seatbelt locks do not release after being buckled without a lot of tugging and jiggling.
The vehicle that was parked and unoccupied began smoking from the driver side door. The vehicle had caught fire with possible electrical short and was a total loss.
Ignition switch is inoperative, it will lock up while driving or driver will not be able to start vehicle.
Texas "salvage truck" how did it get "resold" in arizona!. No safety defect listed.
Consumer has had the front brake pads replaced 6 different times due to overheating, and also the rotors have been turned, a brake master cylinder was installed, the rear brakes shoes were adjusted and the rear drums were resurfaced, the brake light was coming on due to low brake fluid.*jb
All the restraint safety belts do not lock between movements. Has contacted manufacturer. Manufacturer indicated that there was no coverage because over 50000 miles and second owner.*ak consumer also states the battery light illuminates while driving, and sometime the vehicle will not start.
When vehicle is being driven without warning engine completely shutsdown. Dealer has diagnosed the problem as a faulty iginition module. Please give any further details.
The problem is intermediate. The car stalls at speed (60 MPH) or at idle. Additionally when you shut the car off for a short period of time it won't restart. In both cases if you wait 5 - 15 minutes the car will restart. Recently I spoke to ford who said since a recall has not been ordered they will not recognize the problem.
I had driven approximately 50 miles on the freeway driving 65 to70 miles per hour and had gotten off the freeway and was taking a side street driving 50 miles per hour when the total electrical system went dead. The car seemed to be warm-it was a hot day and I had been using my air conditioning to the maximum. I tried restarting the car but it would not start. After 45 minutes the car started up again. Note! We had this same problem with this car on july 9, 1999 at approximately 96000 miles on the car. If this had occurred while I was driving on the freeway I could have been badly injured. I feel that this problem has to do with a faulty ignition system which has design problems.
Ignition turns off without warning while driving on I-95. Also occurs at slow speeds. Power steering and brakes stop working without power, making maneuvering difficult. After 10 minutes, will restart. Ford corp. Office has no record of problem, yet is settling 5 state lawsuit according to todays newspaper.
This vehicle will stop running, no sputtering, just lose power, at any speed, at any time during operation. Once, vehicle even reset the radio stations, as if the battery had been disconnected during service. There is never an indication that the vehicle is going to quit. It then takes about 1-2 minutes to start. The engine will turn over, but will not start until you wait, with the key off, for the proper amount of time. The radio still works, all electrical components still operate. This has been happening since I got the vehicle. I have written to you once before concerning this subject, but never heard back. Please respond to this complaint. I appreciate and anticipate an answer. Thank you. Jamie urquhart.
Consumer took car in for recal 97 v 083 000 repairs. 3 years later, consumer's car caught on fire the same way as mentioned in recall. Dealer told consumer that a fuse was put in to stop whole car from catching fire. Consumer stated door caught fire while parked.*ak the dealer declined to take responsibility for the failed fuse. The consumer also had electrical problem with the mirror wires and the mirror switch failed.
Ignition switch panel was replaced. Vehicle would cut off with no warning. Dealer test drove vehicle, but problem wasn't duplicated.
Was proceeding into an intersection from a stop when vehicle stalled. No warning & was in the middle of highway. Been to dealership & mechanic who indicated that cause of stalling could not be located. Private mechanic could not resolve problem either.
While driving into an intersection the eec system lost power and the engine turned off no one was hurt replaced power relay no problems since. It also appears that ford made some changes on the relay they might know about the problem. I wish they had told me I could have been killed at that intersection.
The vehicle stalled intermittently regardless of speed or driving, dealer isolated the problem and found it to be the secondary ignition system. Nlm
Vehicle will stall intermittently wihtout warning , eventually vehicle will restart.
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