2000 Ford Explorer: headlights failing or too dim

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 Dec 14, 2010 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · AR · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked with the engine off when she engaged the headlight switch to shut off the headlights. The knob had become abnormally hot and fell to the floor when engaged. She then observed a chemical coming from the knob casing and black smoke began emitting from under the dashboard near the steering column. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked near a gasoline fuel line and the vehicle then exploded. The stereo was blown out into the street and glass exploded in several different directions. A second vehicle that was parked nearby was also damaged. The fire department was called and a fire report was available. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufactured was not contacted in regards to the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

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 Oct 17, 2007 · Electrical · 92,865 miles · NC · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The contacts wife noticed smoke rising from the rearview mirror after she started the vehicle. She shut the vehicle off, but the headlights remained illuminated. The dealer stated that an electrical short in the wire caused the failure and they made the repair. The contact stated that since the repair, the headlights would no longer illuminate automatically. The dealer stated this could cause a fire. The consumer stated a recall was performed on the cruise control 2 weeks prior to this incident. The failure mileage was 92,865 and current mileage was 93,000. Updated 01/02/08. *lj updated 12/12/07

Filed Dec 1, 2000 · Lights, Tires · NY

When driving at night or when headlights were needed consumer noticed poor or insufficent lightening which caused poor driver's visibility. Also, manufacturer has changed design in 2001 vehicles. Consumer had some safety concerns while driving his vehicle with firestone, wilderness p25570r16 tires. Thus far , has not experienced a problem, but was just concerned. Please provide any further details.