Major problem regarding ignition system: first problem began about 6 months ago. On an intermittent basis, unable to restart the engine after letting it sit for approximately 5 or 10 minutes. Repeated attempts in succession fail to start the engine but have found that if I give it a couple of minutes before trying to crank it up again it will usually start. Seems to happen only after short trips, less than 10-15 miles. Replaced the fuel circuit relay 2 months ago, had only one reoccurrence a week later. Now for the past 2 months there is a much worse and potentially dangerous problem. The engine shuts off randomly usually while driving between 55-70 MPH. No sputters, no backfires, no indications that the engine has shut off other than the instrument panel dims and the gauges stop reading. The engine won't restart until after a few minutes have passed before trying to crank it again. This is very dangerous as it usually happens while traveling 70 MPH. Dealership is unable to duplicate the problem, no error codes are reporting. Fuel pump: fuel gauge not working for several years, hole in float per dealership, so entire fuel pump replaced at my cost. Fuel gauge appeared to be working correctly; however, on an intermittent basis once the tank got down to 1/4 full the gauge would start off at 1/4 but then after driving for 5 or 10 mins. The gauge would go all the way to full. After a few months of working sporadically, it is now consistently going to full everytime the tank gets down to 1/4. Dealership diagnosed the fuel sending unit as defective but will not cover under the warranty because even though it has only been 6 mos. , it is approx. 2000 miles over the warranty limit of 12,000 miles/12 months. I would have to pay the same $340.00 parts & labor as 6 months ago. I feel this is unfair so declined the work, now being charged $67.00 diagnostic fee! Cruise control: the cruise control won't engage on an intermittent basis, dealership unable to duplicate.
1994 Ford Explorer electrical complaints
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Vehicle is experiencing stalling problems, the ignition switch, steering column, fuel pump, and the fuel pump relay have all been replaced but have not corrected the problem, dealer can not find a problem, this could be an electrical failure.
While driving along at any speed vehicle stalls out. This has been an ongoing problem for the last 3 months. Dealership was not able to find out what was causing this problem. Please provide any further information.
Dealer and ford cust. Serv. Claim not to know the cause and we havn't been able to duplicate the problem at the dealer during 2 visits.
When driving vehicle will cut off without prior notice. Ignition module will overheat and will not start up. Dealership is aware of the problem, ignition module needs to be replaced.
Car dies at any speed, about 10 to 15 minutes after starting. Must wait about 5 minutes before restarting. Occurs at any speed, but we notice it on damp or rainy days.
While ing at any speed the vehicle would shut off intermittemtly; after five minute or more the vehicle would restart; vehicle been in independence repairs shop on three occasion and condition still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further details:
My teenage son drives the ford explorer, I do not feel that this sports utility is safe.
While driving back from airport traveling 15mph started smelling smoke from the heater. Turned off heater. Pulled up in the driveway and turned off car. Vehicle was filled with smoke under the hood. Smoke got worse. Whole car engulfed in flames. It was determined that an electrical short caused the fire.
The power mirror switch ignited, causing smoke, etc.. Radio and car alarm remote also ceased working. Can not replace fuse, as it starts smoking again. This problem has been addressed by you for four-door 1994 ford explorers. I have a 2d and ford will not fix. This is not right. The federal safety agency recall campaign number: 97v083000 thank you!
Electrical problems.consumer contacted dealer.
Ball joints and u-joints failed causing excessive vibrations. Mjs
Won't start unless you move steering wheel up and down.
Electrical wiring failure causing electrical short and burning. Mjs
Electrical burning smell detected when AC/heater on; took car in for servicing. Dealer found nothing. Car continues to have intermittent electrical burning odor coming from vents. It smells exactly like a wire smells when it burns and then shorts out.
Engine light stays on due to faulty processor.
While driving about 10 MPH, the consumer smelled smoke, and while driving the vehicle was filled up with smoke. The consumer was able to pull over to the side of the road to a complete stop and cut off the vehicle. Contact dealer, they said there was nothing they could do.
Radio failed constantly. Also battery replaced
Electrical dash controls fail intermittently.
An electrical fire started on the driver's side door.
Parking brake assembly replaced.
The vehicle has had several electrical problems. The fuses went out, the radio went out, and the anti-theft system malfunctioned. The rear hatch mount broke off and away from the vehicle.
Fire ignited around door/dashboard/left side of steering wheel, vehicle parked/unoccupied, according to fire dept/insurance co, electrical problem, vehicle totaled,vehicle available for inspection, no repairs as of yet.
While parked an electrical short in wiring of the driver's side door, caused the door to catch on fire. Please describe.
While parked vehicle caught on fire due to a short in electrical wiring.
An electrical shortage in the motor of the power, causing the truck to catch on fire. Please describe.
Abs light came on.
Dash caught fire.
The power control inside of the vehicle caught on fire electrical short. Tt
Smelled burning inside the vehicle while driving, once vehicle was parked notice fire, possible due to electrical fire. Tt
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