1. Ford Explorer
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  3. 2010
  4. Electrical System

2010 Ford Explorer Electrical System Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

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

BandRecords
1–30k mi3
30–60k mi1
60–100k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 31, 2018 · 20 miles

    Electrical System

    When i hot a bump in the road or step on the breaks the dome lights come on, my driver eat moves bake and the lights on the radio turns off.

    ODI 11115060

  • May 23, 2017 · 103,999 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the engine. In addition, the key failed to eject from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (irvin motors in san antonio, tx), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,999.

    ODI 10992408

  • January 12, 2015 · 100,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after one attempt. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the map sensor, pvc sensor and transmission cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…

    ODI 10909606

  • January 16, 2014 · 60,000 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering

    While driving on interstate 295 just south of brunswick, maine my 2010 ford explorer lost all power and rapidly decelerated and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. I did manage to pull over to the side of the highway just before losing all power, but i could not restart my vehicle. I then had my vehicle towed to a ford service center, and ford indicated that the problem was caused by friction which had…

    ODI 10560865

  • February 13, 2013 · 22,000 miles

    Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control

    The cruise control intermittently engages when it is turned off and the car speeds up, when the brake is pressed it shuts off momentarily then re-engages itself. It happens at any speed and there is no rhyme or reason for why it happens. Ford has been unable to resolve the issue on 4 different occasions over the past month. *tr

    ODI 10502258

  • May 1, 2011 · 13,500 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford explorer. The contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminated and the brake warning light flashed intermittently. The turn signals were operable, however the sound indicator that advised the driver that the signal was activated did not engage. The sound indicator that advised the driver that the keys were not removed from the vehicle had also failed.…

    ODI 10400683