2008 Ford Explorer Ignition Problems

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.

Mileage in stored records

Band	Records
60–100k mi	1

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

August 14, 2013 · 80,000 miles
Electrical System · Ignition
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…
ODI 10593347

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2008 Ford Explorer.

Accel

HP Copper Spark Plug - Ford 2004-Early 2008 Ford 3-Valve 4.6L,5.4L & 6.8L Modular Engines - One Piece Design - 8 Pack of PN 346, 8160

MPN: 8160

Accel

HP Copper Spark Plug - Ford 2004-Early 2008 Ford 3-Valve 4.6L,5.4L & 6.8L Modular Engines - One Step Colder than Stock - One Piece Design - 8.

MPN: 8160C1

Accel

HP Copper Spark Plug - Ford 2008-2014 - 3-Valve 4.6L & 5.4L Eng - 1 Step Colder than Stock - 8 Pack of PN 354C1, 8161C1

MPN: 8161C1

ACDelco

Double Platinum Spark Plug, 41-812

MPN: 41-812

Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.