While I am driving the drivers seat automatically slides as far back as it can, and the overhead lights come on. This is an action that would only happen when the vehicle is turned off and the key is pulled from the ignition. However this is happen while I am driving pulling me away from the gas, brakes and steering wheel. The only immediate fix I can do is jiggle the keys in the ignition to get the seat to come back. I feel this is incredibly dangerous, as turning interior lights on while dark can be distracting and making it difficult to see outside, not to mention being pulled away from the steering wheel and brakes can cause the vehicle go out of control. I have reached out to ford and they said it would be an out of pocket expense and not considered anything else such as a recall.
2008 Ford Explorer: headlights failing or too dim
5 of the 148 complaints about the 2008 Ford Explorer describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 19,000
- recalls
- 0
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
When in drive and moving and going over a bump, the power seat goes into the position it would be as if no key in ignition (goes all the way back) and the overhead light goes on. Situation is exacerbated if there are items on the ignition key chain. Situation can be initiated by simply jiggling the key in the ignition. My wife cannot drive the vehicle, because if occurs, moves her so that she does not reach gas or brake pedal while vehicle in motion. Informed tasca ford in cranston, ri of situation and they said no recall or tsb. Many reports of exactly the same on the internet, and problem appears to be faulty ignition switch.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. The contact stated that the electronic adjuster for the driver's seat failed. The driver side seat would move backward and forward independently while the contact was driving. In addition, the interior overhead light failed and constantly remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,000 and the current mileage was 20,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. While driving with the high beams activated, the lights illuminated at an angle. The contact stated that there is no setting on the vehicle to adjust the lights horizontally. The dealer and manufacturer stated that nothing could be done other than adjust the vertical setting, which is not the cause of the failure. The VIN was invalid and the engine size was unknown. The failure mileage was 93 and current mileage was 1,100.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. While driving at any speed, the headlights were shining sideways instead of forward. The failure resulted in poor lighting. The dealer is aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 1,030 and failure mileage was 120. The consumer stated the was very low intensity when the high beams were on. Updated 12/31/07
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2008 Ford Explorer headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2008 Ford Explorer?
5 of 148 owner complaints about the 2008 Ford Explorer (3%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2020.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Ford Explorer?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2008 Ford Explorer
Check engine light 12Stalling 7Jerking 5Loss of power 5Overheating 5Transmission failure 5
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