2000 Ford Explorer electrical problems

Filed Apr 25, 2024 · Airbags, Electrical · MO · crash · 1 injury

Driving at the correct speed limit swerved to avoid hitting deer that ran out into the road hit a covert had seatbelt on airbags came out before that something hit me in side of my right arm it hit my elbow so hard and fast my arm was flung outwards and upwards which broke out the passenger side window the top of my elbow is broken that gave me a large purple bruise I got 2 pretty good size gashes on my arm also one on the bottom of my forearm and on the back side of my arm. Refer to request 1500509 and Request 1500511.

Filed Jul 24, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · 223,000 miles · MI · fire · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon pulling into a gas station, both white and black colored smoke began to emit from the vehicle without warning. Before the contact could fully react, the vehicle soon caught fire. The contact managed to pull away from the gas pumps as a gas attendant brought out fire extinguishers that they both used to exterminate the fire. The fire department arrived at the scene; however, the contact was unsure if a fire report was filed. The contact suffered minor scrapes and bruises as a result of the fire but did not seek medical attention. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained at the gas station. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 223,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 155,000 miles · AL

My overhead light melted smoked and doesn't work anymore and now I'm having trouble w my dash lights flickering and my automatic lights don't ever shut off

Filed Apr 5, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 89,000 miles · CA

I am deeply disgusted with your service. I had filed a complaint online and on the phone about the vehicle I have specified on this online system. This was done back in 2011 and followed through with the manufacture and the ca state dept. Of investigations with dmv. I had also sent the 20 page or so complaint directly to a ca state senator. I was sold a vehicle with a fire recall still in effect and registered to the auto dealer of auto west group. The vehicle come to find out had well over 15 safety related recalls in its hisotry. For a number of years I have been trying to aquire copies of what I had sent into your department, the ftc, the state of california and the bureau of auto repairs. Now I find that I am being stonewalled and being told things like they no longer have any records of the problems. I never received a replacment vehicle and I was in fact a victim of financial fraud associated with the purchasing of this vehicle. Bank of america and the used vehicle department at the dealer. Since this time the state of california had enacted a few new lemon law protections. I am certain that my paperwork and complaint write-ups assisted in serving the legislation. It couldn't be more apparent that I am being harassed as a whistle blower.. I have received no information or followup letters from any source. All of them are simply trying to pretend I do not exist. Their has been no resolve of this matter.

Filed Jun 13, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · NY · fire

2000 ford explorer. Consumer writes in regards to recall states engine running without ignition key could start a fire. Consumer states thought dealership repaired recall problems. Vehicle exploded seven minutes after consumer exists vehicle.

Filed May 21, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 147,000 miles · CA

Before my transmission went out my over drive would flash then my 4wheel drive stopped working. I had the 4wheel drive switch replaced and everything was fine until I went to sacramento. After taking care of my eddie bauer explorer having the transmission flushed and filled on a regular basis. While leaving sacramento stopped at a chevron to fill up before heading back up to tahoe. As im leaving the gas station all of the sudden there's a loud crunch of metal sound coming from under my car and it wont kick into any gear. Had to have it towed and after reading the thousands of complaints from other owners about their exploders doing the sme thing I figured I would complain. Im tired of big companies screwing the little people over who purchase their products when they are perfectly able to fix it. Shame on u ford.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 150,000 miles · NY · fire

My vehicle caught on fire while driving on the highway, my mechanic indicated that the fuel system, gasoline was defective. There was a recall in june 13, 2006 for my vehicle, I was not notified of this defect by ford company. It is now that it was brought to my attention that this was an occurring problem with my vehicle.

Filed Jun 10, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 190,000 miles · NC · fire

I came home from dropping my son off at his school social. I heard some sparking noise. Unplugged my cell phone charger. I didn't know what it was at first. 1 minute later I saw smoke and flames coming from my hood. I jumped out the car and called fire department. Guys from the neighborhood put fire out. It started around the brake master cylinder. The cord that attaches to it. Later found out it is control deactivation switch. I'm trying to see who's responsible for repairing the vehicle. Wasn't informed about recall.

Filed Aug 23, 2013 · Electrical · 98,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The contact stated that smoke emitted from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that there was a shortage in the wiring. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Feb 28, 2013 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · WA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it burst into flames. The vehicle was destroyed. The fire department was called to extinguish the flames. The fire was caused by an electrical component. No one was injured during the fire. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The manufacturer stated the fire was not caused by any manufacturer design defect. The failure mileage was 140,000.