Ford Explorer Interior Lighting Problems
- 24
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 9
- Years with records
- 1999–2009
- 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.
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- interior lights · 10 records
- door ajar · 6 records
- ajar light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
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Body · Interior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. While entering the vehicle, the interior lighting remained illuminated and leaked water into the vehicle. The contact noticed water stains by the visors. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,748.
ODI 10789529
Interior Lighting
Inside interior lights failing to turn off after vehicle is started then coming on at random times while driving,not such a distraction during daylight hours but at night i feel its a dangerous situation. *tr
ODI 10373664
Electrical System · Interior Lighting · Seats
We have a 2008 eddie bauer ford explorer that we purchased from the dealership in 2008. Earlier this year when we went over a bump, the electronic drivers seat moved back and the interior lights turned on. It took a moment for the lights to turn off, but the seats did not move back in to place. I mentioned it to the dealership during an oil change and they couldn't replicate the problem. Now the problem is so…
ODI 10373572
Interior Lighting
Interior lights illuminate at any given time while driving at various speeds. Usually after hitting a dip in the road or going over railroad tracks then would gradually turn off. *tr
ODI 10349286
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
I bought my 2002 ford explorer used but also have a father-in-law with a ford and he has the same problem. When we bought it the door ajar light was on all the time and the dome light would stay on but as we drove the light would turn off but the light would stay on. Recently last week the light stays on like normal but not the lights goes on and off, it dings constantly, and the doors lock and unlock while going…
ODI 10339162
Electrical System · Interior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Side/Window
The side curtain airbag spontaneously deployed upon side door closure of a ford explorer. The vehicle was sitting after re-fueling. Concurrent with and immediately prior to the deployment of the airbag, the door alarm system was chiming that a door was ajar, and after inspection by a mechanic it was determined that the security/door warning system module has failed. Ford was sent the airbag module for inspection,…
ODI 10377155
Electrical System · Equipment · Interior Lighting · Suspension
I have a 2004 ford explorer which while driving last year i was told that my hub assembly on my driver's side was bad and that i needed to replace it. I replaced it with a hub assembly from advance auto parts in jan 2010. I just had to replace this part again in dec 2010. I lost breaks. I also have a horrible jerking when i am backing up from a tight spot and the wheels are turned sharply. My door ajar light and all…
ODI 10370674
Interior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer xlt. The contact stated that the interior lights would illuminate at any given time while he was driving approximate speeds ranging from 5 to 45 mph and would gradually turn off. He took the vehicle to the dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. He contacted the manufacturer and was told that his vehicle was outside the warranty and that…
ODI 10298733