Ford Explorer Ignition Problems
- 26
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 9
- Years with records
- 1999–2019
- 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
- plug wires · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Engine · Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ford explorer. While driving 70 mph, the contact smelled fumes coming from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to lee ford lincoln (located at 4170-c raleigh rd pkwy w, wilson, nc 27896, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 1,100. *tt since the initial failure report to…
ODI 11218291
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
Ignition
I have a 2003 ford explorer that cuts off after take off, but while yielding to oncoming traffic or braking to make a turn. The steering column locks and the car must be brought to a full stop to place in park and restart. This is extremely dangerous. We have complained to our local dealer, dick masheter, who has been unable to duplicate. This problem has been happening since the vehicle was new, but happened twice…
ODI 10195298
Ignition
Steering wheel kept locking up. Ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. *jb
ODI 10164206
Axle Assembly · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Electrical System · Ignition · Power Window Devices And Controls · Wheel Bearing
Dt: 2005 ford explorer. The contact states the vehicle has been in the repair shop four times with nine repairs since purchase, approximately a month ago. The rear axle assembly/wheel bearings had to be replaced. Also, the rear window on the driver's side/the pulley in the motor, had to be replaced, and the computer chip had to be reset. The key was getting stuck in the ignition; the dealership could find what was…
ODI 10139496
Column · Ignition
Dt*: the contact stated the gear shift detached from the column while trying to put the vehicle in drive. There were no warning indicators prior to the problem. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the entire steering column. The manufacturer was also alerted of the problem. After the steering column was replaced the key would not fit in the ignition properly and the vehicle has been returned to the…
ODI 10159845
Ignition
There have been several issues with my 2004 ford explorer. 1st) my transmission has been making a clunk or thud sound almost everytime. The dealership replaced the solenoid assembly. I still feel some of the same symptoms when reversing and slowing down. 2nd) my explorer now fails to start. I drove to pick up some friends. I drove a maximum of 40 miles that day before i went to his house. After 30 min i came outside…
ODI 10124404
Automatic Transmission · Ignition
Dt: consumer complained about transmission problems. While driving 65 mph the transmission locked. The vehicle slowed down, operating at a reduced speed, and then the engine suddenly shut off. The car coasted to the side of the road. Consumer inspected vehicle and found nothing. Got back into vehicle about 10 minutes after the occurrence, restarted the vehicle, and drove to a dealership about 5 miles down the road…
ODI 10133794