Brake light switch malfunctioned due to a wiring problem.
1998 Ford Explorer lights complaints
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Mulifunction switch on 1998 ford explorer eddie bower 2wd smoking and required replacement. Mfs began smoking after starting the vehicle, potentially causing a fire hazard. No fires reported after numerous vehicle starts, however, smoke becoming more prevelant after each vehicle start. Vehicle was driveable. Mfs was replaced.
While driving at night at 70 MPH headlights fail due to defective switch in steering column.
When activating turn signals there is a cranking sound, signals will only work intermittently.*ak. The dealer replaced the multi function switch.
Brake lights are not working properly. Dealer contacted.
When making turns, especially right turns, vehicle slides and almost turns over.*ak. Consumer states vehicle is experiencing acceleration problems,and there was a humming noise coming from the engine, signals are not working, dealer replaced a defective connector and multi-function switch, firestone tires have experienced tread separation, which were replaced in july 2001, the rear seats move/bounce when driving, the rear seat belts were inoperative, the dealer replaced the buckles, there was smoke coming from the steering column, dealer replaced the multi-function switch, the windshield was chipped, the alarm would not chut off at times, dealer replaced a bad loose wire.
Trunk door will not shut properly. Consumer is able to slide his hand in while door is shut. *ak consumer contacted dmv and found out vehicle had been in an accident, consumer specifically asked for a vehicle that had not been damaged, however dealer sold it to him anyway, consumer feels deceived and is experiencing multiple problems with vehicle. Radio is inoperative at times. Hatch rubs agains frame of vehicle. Taillight and headlight are out of alignment, fog lights had lamp failure. Vehicle experiences problems with absorbing road shock, vehicle pulls to right. Check engine light illuminates, vehicle experiences low power. Rear power window motor failed. Power antenna failed. Right windshield wiper interior garnish molding loose, rear wiper blade skips center of glass, dealer replaced rear wiper arm and blade assembly. Steering gear assembly replaced due to noisy. Bumper not even.
Defective turn signals: turn signals will not stay on. When I approach a turn and attempt to turn on my signal, the lever will not stay down. Subsequently, my signal will not turn on. Service department states that I need to turn my wheel. Well, this occurs 50% of the time. Next, if I get the signal to stay on, as I pull out the signal immediately turns off. I haven't even past the first lane of traffic and the signal goes off. Crossing a four lane road, my signal turns off before I've crossed the second lane towards the center. If somebody doesn't see my signal, when I'm at the stop sign, they don't know which way I'm going. I've expressed my concerns for my safety and liability in an accident with kirkland, wa ford dealership. Their response after testing the vehicle for a day, is that it is working as designed on both issues. I requested to speak to a service manager later that evening and was invited to come in. When I arrived, the manager suddenly would not make time to meet me.
Consumer was driving in dark and headlights went out, bright and dim. Consumer had to hold turn signal towards him to keep lights on.
When trying to lower power windows and turn dome lights on they did not work, also, windshield wipers would not work at any time. Dealer has been contacted, and technician cant duplicate problem. Please provide further information.
15" wheel too small for vehicle, suspension not as stable as a 2000 year model, rear wiper failed 2 times (also failed in 2000 model,) turn signal cancels too quickly/easily replaced 2 times still lousy, (dot number: not applic tiresize: 235/75/r15)
After having the second replacement by the dealer, they said that they always burn out. I have hade a problem with foglight burning out about every few months as well
While visiting the federal safety agency web site I found a recall on ford exp. The federal safety agency campaign id number: 97v215000 my explorer does not fit the recall but the same thing happens, no chime and also no interior light. I always thought I was doing something wrong. Could the problem be more wide spread than the federal safety agency or ford think. Thanks for the opportunity to report.
Turn signals and high beam indicator lamp failed suddenly. Fuses are good. Rear wiper has never work right. Has not work at all for some time. Always had low rumble when moving. Appears to come from front.( dot number: tire size: 70r15 100s )
When using the light signal at times it won't work. Technician explained that in some places signal will not work.
Whiledriving down the road headlights went out. Consumer had to play with the switch before he could get them back on.
Turn signals do not work at all. Dealer is not aware of the problem. Problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.
The turn signal control when first activated will not lock in place to indicate the turning direction unless the steering wheel is moved in the opposite direction, dealer is aware of defect and says that it is a poor engineering design. Nlm
4- wheel drive/high/low light flashes intermmittently every 0.5 mile.
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The turnsignal fails to remain engaged, if the steering wheel is turned slightly when attempting to use signal. I am unable to warn other motorist that I am going to make a turn. Delaer indicated that "all the explorers do that and ford does not have a fix for the problem".
Brake pedal and switch, auto door lock and brake lights.
On several occasions vehicle ABS light repeatedly coming on / off intermittently.
When I tried to use the AC in march it blew out only hot air. A new compressor had to be put in it. It still leaks under the dash when it rains hard or going through car wash. Rear wiper motor burnt out. Wiper would not work, had to be replaced. Rear seal, pinon seals, and rear drive shaft were replaced twice. The rear passenger door panel and window rattled really bad. Had repaired. Now front driver door panel and window rattles. Had a "vibrating" noise repaired. When vehicle idled a piece of metal vibrated. Several times I have gone to turn on the headlights and they won't come on. I have to turn the button several times before they will come on. After my auto has set overnight and I start it, it idles very rough for a few minutes. The gas pedal has been sticking for quite a few months. Only when you initially push on the gas to go. You have to tap on it to get it to unstick; there has been a recall on this, the pa
Connector for dash board lights melted. Yh
Left rear brake light bulb failed.
Head light inspection plastic flap cracked. Yh
Head light switch failed causing poor visibility.
Consumer experiencing signal lights failure. Whenever consumer engages turn signal the switch disengages by itself before turn is made. Dealer notified and replaced the parts. Condition still unresolved.
When traveling over 70 MPH the engine check light illuminated on the dashboard. Also, the headlights flashed off and on . Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced parts, problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
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