Ford Explorer Electrical System Problems
- 767
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 22
- Years with records
- 1999–2020
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 767 stored complaint records:
- 10 indicate a crash
- 9 indicate injury
- 59 indicate fire
- 2 indicate a death
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- Ignition · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 179 |
| 30–60k mi | 164 |
| 60–100k mi | 158 |
| 100–150k mi | 94 |
| 150–400k mi | 48 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
On 2 separate occasions the truck loses power while driving. This effects the engine, power steering basically anything that uses power. This has happened while driving 65mph and 35-40mph. One time it happened on a street, the other time was while driving on the highway. This is very dangerous.
ODI 11301803
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Visibility/Wiper
On january 11, 2020, i turned on the ignition of my 2017 explorer sitting in my driveway and immediately had 4 warning lights and multiple error messages appear. It was the abs, stability control on and off lights and a wrench. Then there were multiple messages about my four wheel drive not working. I turned the car on and off several times trying to get all of the messages and to see if it would clear. After the…
ODI 11299435
Body · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Both driver and passenger door lock/latch mechanisms failed showing car door is ajar when door is actually shut. Driver door lock actuator failed around 30,000 miles and passenger lock actuator failed around 135000 miles. When driving at night, the interior lights of car cannot be turned off until speed reaches approximately 10 mph. This leads to unsafe driving conditions and limits driver visibility outside of car…
ODI 11300558
Electrical System
The interface module on ford explorer stop working and hazard lights stay on and only fix and by a dealership
ODI 11308984
Electrical System
Deep sleep mode activates after 2 days. Most recent experience involved having to jump start the car after setting 3 days.
ODI 11292385
Electrical System
I bought my explorer brand new. At 28,000 miles the battery was leaking and was replaced under warranty. The other day i did an oil change and noticed the battery was leaking again and causing corrosion. The acid is clearly visible on the battery. My vehicle is still under 3 years old and under 36 months. The battery is from 8/18/18. Now my vehicle has 52000 miles. Three different ford shops coggin deland, gary…
ODI 11286976
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
While driving on street or hi way the dash light turn off and on. This is very dangerous at night.
ODI 11280387
Electrical System
It's an intermittent problem. The electric power steering goes on and off. It does so while still or even while driving.
ODI 11277706