Ignition switch will not start engine when inside ambient air temp is hot from sitting in the sun, dealer refused to inspect or fix, veh still under full warranty.
1999 Ford Explorer electrical complaints
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Vehicle won"t start due to failure with ignition system and anti theft system
I was traveling at 3:00am on a freeway I was traveling about 70mph when the rear right tire began to shake I pulled to the right because my car began to lose control. I looked at the tire it was shredded. The tire was barely attached to the rim. This was a brand new car I knew something was wrong I called the dealer he said to contact firestone I took the tire in for inspection he could not find any reason for the rupture so I had to purchase a new tire. On 7/22/00 I had another tire go flat same area of the car the tire had a puncture in it I replaced it again. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v‑072) which caused the windshield wipers to fail, consumer is not able to receive recall repair due to dealership problems.
Vehcile will hesitate to stall when turning a corner or taking off. Dealer said it was a computer problem which they were aware off, but insisted that there was no remedy at this time.
Consumer upset because the recall (00s04) letter stated that a free loaner would be provided while the repair of the jumper harness installation and wiper switch were being done, unfortunately that was not the case and the dealer stated that "if consumer wanted a loaner car he would have to pay the difference because ford will only reimburse dealer for $25.00 and they cannot rent a car for that amount".
Prior to recall the hood latch failed (99v‑164). Yh
Upon pickup of vehicle after recall repair (00v‑072), (99v‑062), (99v‑123), (99v‑164) consumer notice a dent and scratched paint on the door of the vehicle. Yh
Consumer gets two recalls regarding a secondary hood latch defect and the generic electronics module defect but consumer is not satisfied with the dealer and the recall procedures (99v‑164) and (00v‑072). Yh
Car crashed steering disabled, immediately went into flames.
The ignition switch comes out of the steering column while the key is in the run position.
The main computer was shut down due to a faulty ignition switch. This failure may be the cause of other electrical components to fail. The airbag connectors were cracked under passenger seat causing failure. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 4-5 times.
Car will not start . Also, consumer smelled gas fumes. Took car to the dealer, and they told huim there was nothing wrong.
Key would not turn on ignition. Car towed on flatbed truck to dealer in traverse city michigan. I regard this as a serious safety issue. We don't want cars failing to start and needing to be dragged across pavement due to locked 4 wheel drive. If this happened at night, on a bridge,etc., could cause major accidents, or abductions. I am disallusioned that an ignition switch could fail after 2300 miles. Tow trucjk operator said he had towed three new ford products in a 2 week span to dealer with same ignition switch failure. I would like this investigated and a safety recall issued if facts warrant, thank you.
All problems are electrical:wipers/washer failed-transmission shifted erratically-4wd failed to engage. After connector repairs, replacing 3 wire harnesses and PCM, problem has apparently been fixed--for now. Wiper/4wd problems appear related to gem (general electronics module) and wiring harnesses. Transmission shifting problems associated with PCM (powertrain control module). This problem occurred at 1150 and 2500 miles including 3 different visits to service dept. Vehicle out of service nearly 3 weeks in 2 1/2 months of ownership.
On four occasions the electrical system failed causing the windshield wipers & windows inoperable, on one incident the windshield wipers failed almost resulting in collision in bad weather condition.
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I purchased this 99 explorer in february and already it has been in the shop several times for different defects including on the first day I bought the truck and took in home with 6 miles on it the transmission began slipping and eventually went out on the truck. Since it was a saturday that this happened the truck sat till monday when the dealer had it towed back (I did notice transmission fluid on the ground).the dealer said this problem was due to a connector on the transmission fluid line not being sealed or tightened. I asked if there was damage to the transmission which they said it wouldn't be but this leads me to my next problem. The truck does not accelerate through the gears properly but ford says there is nothing wrong with after looking at it again. Next it was in for the speed control cable which they sent a letter to me for but did not have the cable in stock and were suppose to disable the speed control until one came in. They did not disable it which was very hazardous safety wise. Next the truck has been in because one of the speakers was blown and in fact after getting that one replaced the others sound just as bad as the blown one and the radio has never been turned past halfway. My latest problem is that my windshield wipers will come on sporactically at any time and stay on for about 30 seconds and I cannot turn them off seeing as I didn't turn them on. This happens about every 45 minutes to an hour. I have not been to the dealer about this because one I am very unhappy about the vehicle and am tired of finding another means for transportation while they fix my truck. I even asked for another truck but was told that there shouldn't be moe problems with the truck, this was after the transmission went on the first day I bought it.
Vehicle experiencing unknown intermittent electrical problem which causes several components to fail. Mjs
Passenger side winshield arm broken. Nlm
The windsheild wipers begin running without the controls being activated. This will happen 2-3 times in a 30 minute driving period and can be associated with using the left turn signal, but also occuring at random intervals. It has been two weeks since I attempted to have it repaired and it is waiting for parts. This causes quite a distraction.
While driving everything that was electrical stopped working, including steering/lights/windows and door locks, also, engine shutdown, almost causing the consumer to get into an accident. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
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