2000 Ford Explorer lights problems

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 Sep 26, 2014 · Lights, Steering · 102,000 miles · SC

Sometimes when I have my turn signal on smoke will come out from the steering wheel where the emergency signal button is on top of the steering wheel. It doesn't happen everytime I use it but it happens quite often.

Filed Jul 1, 2009 · Lights · 151 miles · OR

On this date I examined the 2000 ford explorer interior light located above the middle of the dashboard is a two light assembly. One of the lights was operational, while the second would only operate when the light assembly was jiggled, going from off to on, to dim. The contact points for the lights is a thin copper strip which encompasses each light. The strip is fragile and the heat from the lights caused the copper strip to separate and melted the plastic assembly to melt into the light fixture and causing failure in both lights. This resulted in failure of all interior lighting except the instrument cluster. Difficulty in locating seat belts, locating dropped keys, insuring safety of passengers. Having passenger read directions or maps after dark is now impossible without a flashlight.

Filed Jun 5, 2009 · Lights · MD

2000 ford explorer had smoke emitting from the steering column when using the turn signals. *nj the dealer replaced the turn signal switch.

Filed Aug 9, 2008 · Lights · 63,000 miles · NJ

Multiswitch in 2000 ford explorer failed and gave off smoke, afraid of fire.

Filed May 29, 2008 · Lights · 59,000 miles · IL · fire

When I turned on my left turn signal, it doesn't blink. It just freezes and smoke comes from the steering column. Once I turned off the turn signal it stopped smoking.

Filed Apr 11, 2008 · Acceleration, Electrical · 100,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. For the past two months, the contact has experienced electrical failure with his vehicle. The instrument panel and headlights do not illuminate, the windshield wipers work intermittently, and the battery is always low. The vehicle was taken to the auto garage, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on april 8, 2008 and they stated that the headlight and globe wiring were the cause of the failures. The cost of the repair is $800. According to the manufacturer, the dealer informed them that the failure was not under the hood; therefore, they were not responsible. The contact believes that his vehicle is included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v072000 (electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers) and he did not receive a recall notice. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. Updated 05/19/08 *bf updated 05/19/08.

Filed Feb 14, 2008 · Lights · 64,347 miles · CA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. While driving 40 MPH, she noticed smoke coming from the steering column when she engaged the signal switch. The contact stated that the failure only occurred when she engaged the signal switch. As of february 14, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 64,347. Updated 03-04-08 *bf updated 03/04/08

Filed Aug 15, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · IL

On several occasions when I put on my left turn signal it doesn't blink it just freezes and smoke comes from the steering column. As soon as I turn the turn signal off it stops smoking. It will be ok for a while but then happens again. Yesterday when it happened I had trouble getting it to stop smoking. I am making an appointment today to have this corrected.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Lights · 92,000 miles · FL

When turning on the left turn signal, it accasionally fails to work properly and smoke arises from the steering column. The problem was getting worse and I was afraid I might not notice and my car would catch fire. Upon taking it to ford to have the problem corrected hoping it was some type of recall I missed, but it was considered wear and tear. After reviewing a number of similar complaints, I don't believe this should be considered normal wear and tear. It is obviously a manufacturer's defect that jeopardizes safety that should be corrected at no cost to the owner.