Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact stated that the gem controlled electronic function failed, which caused the windshield wipers to stop working. The dealer stated that they didn't know anything about in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v072000 (electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers), although the failures were identical. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. As of october 3, 2008, the vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 99,589. Updated 05/08/09. *lj updated 05/11/09.
1999 Ford Explorer electrical complaints
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I drive in the afternoon to the store. Then I park my car in the store parking. 30 minutes before I arrived, heard in the store, that are looking for the owner of a ford explorer. When I came, my car was in fire. The firefighters arrives and finish the fire. The car lost in all the parts.
Tl*- the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. When arriving home from the store the vehicle was parked and minutes later the vehicle went up in flames. The fire came from under the hood of the vehicle. Two explosions occurred before the fire department came to put out the fire. The fire marshal advised that an electrical issue was the source of the fire. The failure mileage was 89,999, and the current mileage was 90,000.
Upon starting the car, the left turn signal remained lit solid on instrument cluster and smoke poured from the steering column. Smoke continued after key was removed in "off" position. Was concerned that fire would start. Disconnected battery cable and towed truck to dealership. Dealer inspected and replaced multifunction switch and wiring harness. Dealer said harness connector was cracked.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While idling at a traffic light, the left turn signal blinked four times and then became stuck in the on position. The contact noticed fumes coming from the hazard light button. The dealer stated that the multi-function switch failed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 87,475 and failure mileage was 87,455.
On january 31, 2006 after arriving home from work which is approximately 6 blocks from my home I noticed an electrical smell I thought that it was possibly my christmas lights on my home that I had not taken down then I felt the siding and insulation of my home to make sure that an outlet wasn't overloaded or hot I even came in and move my furniture to check the outlet closest to the driveway and didn't find any source of the smell. My boyfriend went out and removed the christmas lights and said he thought the smell was coming from the vehicle, at that time I just assumed that possibly it was a brake pad smell or something of that nature. This vehicle contained no after market stereo equipment it only had a professionally installed alarm system. After that incident the vehicle was driven approximately 35 miles round trip twice to a local town with no vehicle problems or smells. On the morning of january 1, 2007 I got in the vehicle and drove approximately 6 blocks to work I turned off the vehicle, gathered my belongings exited the vehicle, used the door locks to secure the vehicle clocked in at 5:55 a.m. And at approximately 6:15 I was called out of my work by a correctional officer telling me that my vehicle was on fire, it was noticed in a security camera by dispatch, a fellow worker used 3 fire extinguishers on this vehicle before the fire department arrived once they arrived they had to use several burst of water to bring the fire under control, the hood latch failed to work so they had to remove the hood with an axe because the tire well was still glowing from the fire, the fire was put out and it was a total loss.
Steering wheel kept locking up. Ignition cylinder needed to be replaced.
When I use my turn signal white smoke comes out of the steering column out of the hole for the hazard button. I called my dealer which informed me no recalls on my vehicle for this problem, and agreed most likely it is the multi function switch. I called the ford hotline listed on campaign id 00v07200 and the customer service person also stated this vehicle has no recall. What is ford going to do about this? So if the dealership says it will cost $500 for a defective parts & labor that was recalled from a specific batch but not from my batch and it is the same problem is that fair? What is my recourse?
Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers, power windows and ignition warning chime failed due to the gem circuit. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 00v072000, regarding the fuses and circuit breakers. The VIN was not included in the recall.
Gem module (vehicle gets locked into 4 wheel drive or will not exit 4 wheel drive the federal safety agency campaign id number: 99v06200.
On starting the engine on my ford explorer, an alarm sounded and stated a light malfunction. I checked all the lights and they were ok. Later, I was stopped at an intersection with my left turn signal on and the brakes applied. I then noticed a puff of smoke rise from around the emergency light switch from the steering column. I then noted that the turn signal was not working. The smoke stopped when I turned off the turn signal but when I turned it back on, there was another puff of smoke from the top of the steering columb.
Experiencing windshield wiper problem.....wipers turn on without activating the switch, and sometimes I can't turn them on when its raining......a safety problem. A march 2000 recall #00v072000 did not include my VIN # therefore ford will not pay for the repair. New multifunction switch installed by dealer at my expense. Recall should be expanded to include more vehicles.
Dt: noticed problems with vehicle on september 1, 2002. There was an electrical problem because the light for the air bags was always on. The windshield wipers turned on and off by themselves. This happened so often that it could cause an accident. Took vehicle to the mechanic for the brakes because they were making noise, and had to pump the brakes in order to get the vehicle to stop. *ak the driver's side power door lock does not lock. The rear passenger side door cannot be opened from the inside.
Dt: the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The vehicle was inside of the contact's mothers garage the night that mother's house caught on fire. The cause of the fire was unknown, but is still under investigation. This occurred on february 14, 2003. The fire department was contacted because the house burned down, and was currently doing an investigation on the house. The house insurance company also did an investigation , but it was left undetermined. The vehicle completely burned. Could not even tell what color the vehicle was. There where no indicator lights on prior to this. The cruise control was working before this happened. The vehicle had not been driving unusually. The vehicle had been parked about three to four hours before it caught on fire. There where two deaths in this fire and one person injured. The fire was reported to the police. The fire department stated that the fire was started in the back part of the house. It has been undetermined of what caused the fire. The kitchen appliances were inspected and not found to be the cause of the fire.
Headlight switch and wiring harness burnt. Car was parked, not running or lights on. Car filled full of smoke. Was lucky it did not set the car on fire.
Dt: the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. He states that while driving he noticed smoke was coming from steering column. This did happened three or four times. Took vehicle to the dealer, and they replaced the multi-function switch (turn signals, windshield wiper, and headlight dimmer module). He has found complaints for this problem on the federal safety agency website.*ak the multi-function switch burnt and was replaced. *tt
I have the same switch for cruise control operation on my 1999 ford explorer and am afraid that one day I will have a fire caused by its failure. This failure was reported on cnn on june 16, 2005. Will there be a recall?
Dt: contact states the inside lights, windshield wipers, and the power windows would not work. Also, the outside light would not go off when the vehicle was shut off, causing the battery to run down. There was a recall on this vehicle regarding the generic electric module, but this specific vehicle does not fall under this recall campaign.
Consumer noticed white smoke coming from the steering column whenever the left turn signal was used. Consumer anticipates a fire if this issue continued. The dealer was not notified at this time. *jb *bf
While driving down rt.10 in whippany,nj my '99 ford explorer caught on fire. Elieve it was an electrical fire - fire was behind the dash board. I saw flames coming from the passenger side on the floor and the car quickly filled up with smoke. I pulled off the road - called 911 - police and fire truck assisted me.
My 1999 ford explorer was parked, locked, with no key in the ignition. In my garage on january 30, 2005. When we smelled smoke, looked in the garage, and found extreme smoke coming from under the hood of the car... I phoned 911, and the operator advised us to get out of the house and do not attempt to get the car out of the garage. We went outside and waited for the fire dept. 5 fire trucks came and put out the fire..... But the car was burned completely, and also the garage and all of it's contents are a total loss.... My house is also damaged, due to soot, and smoke.... I am 65 years old, living on social security, I am a 44 year type 1 diabetic... This has caused me immense problems.... I would appreciate any help you may afford me..
The truck was parked inside of the garage and it caught on fire due to cruise control. No injures reported. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. *ak ....fire did extensiv edamage to garage and house.
Mult-ifunction switch malfunction. When I use the blinker it will pause momentarily and then it will smoke. This is a problem ford knows about and has recalled on 3 manufactured lines of 99 explorers but not mine. So they refused to fix it.
I purchased my 1999 ford explorer in may of 2004 and within a month, I began experiencing problems with my transmission. More specifically, the vehicle would loose power while driving, the transmission could be heard shifting and also shifting movement was felt while driving. I took the vehicle back to rio valley in espanola, new mexico where I paid cash ($8700.00) and was told that I did not purchase the warranty and my vehicle needed a new transmission and it would cost me $3200.00 to have it repaired. I complained and was told that my gasket was sealed with a sealant that went in to my gaskets and damaged my solenoid. I has just taken it for a transmission oil change and thought well that could be, however, after talking to the owner of hindi's oil stop, I felt certain that this was not the cause. Rio valley ford did clean out the transmission a couple of times and charged me $340.00 and I was told that this was basically going to have a band-aid effect and I would ultimately need to get my transmission fixed. It was getting me around for awhile but lately the same shifting noises and feelings I had heard and felt are recurring. My overdrive light also goes of and on continuously sometimes while I am driving the vehicle.
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers failed. This caused poor visibility to the driver. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle ,and drove it to a private mechanic, who determined that a gem module needed to be replaced. *ak the vehicle's power windows, 4 wheel drive and dome light have also stopped working.
While driving consumer noticed that check engine light illuminated and stayed on during the duration of the drive. Technician replaced a cracked engine head/heater core/four different sparks plugs/ gaskets, and filled and changed the oil.
Wiring harness malfunctioned, causing SRS sensor lights to stay on.*ak
Several problems with 1999 ford explorer eddie bauer edition. *mr when the vehicle was turned right, the windshield wipers would come on, the right rear tire had blown, there was a whine noise, a leaking on the garage floor along with a burning smell when the vehicle was shutoff, it was discovered the front axle seal needed to be replaced. Check engine light had come on and the heat gauge showed hot, the dealer determined it was the thermostat. The engine surged, the light emitting the display had gone out, there was a problem with the right front hub assembly/axle seal. *scc
Consumer stated while traveling dash indicator panel air bag indicator would flash throughout travel. Dealer had been contacted.
When I attempt to use my turn signal, smoke begins to come out of the steering column at the hazard light switch. I then have to blow it out.
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