Problems with 2000 Ford Explorer ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Our 2000 ford explorer, has for the second time burned through the spark plug wires. the first time the dealer replaced the damaged wire, but did not indicate that any other problems existed this past week it occurred again but the dealer indicated that because of the failure of the spark plug wire, fuel has now backed up into the top side of the engine, and significant repairs and the removal of the fuel must take place. it seems this condition could cause an engine compartment fire very quickly. considering the reaction of the vehicle would indicate the need for a tune up only. i contacted ford motor company and they said it was a maintenance problem and not a ford problem. never had a vehicle burn through spark plug wires before and i don't see how a 3 year old vehicle would experience this problem twice. it appears to be something you should look into before a fire does occur and cause injury or death. *jb

2000 ford explorer. on several occasions smoke comes from steering column when using left turn signal. turn light would freeze on and acrid smoke come from around hazard light switch area. then will be ok for a while and could not recreate for mech but still happens on occasion unexpectly. where there is smoke there is fire.*ak

Vehicle caught on fire while idling in the driveway for 20 minutes. the local volunteer fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. the insurance company had the vehicle towed and inspected. the cause of the fire was determined to be electrical. dealer and manufacturer were notified.*ak

While driving and putting on turn signal, turn signal failed and smoke started to come from steering column. dealer notified. *ak

Lights for radio and clock have gone out- periodically come on for a few minutes and then disappear. lights are off 99% of time- for weeks at a time. this has been happening for two years. it was recommended i replace the radio at my expense, but i have heard of a number of other explorer owners with same problem- i think it is a defect of an expensive radio. *jb

The truck burst into flames 2 minutes after being shut off. vehicle completely totaled.*ak

Electrical system is causing intermittent operation of interior lights/ instrument panel functions, and windshield wipers. dealership examined vehicle, but could not determine cause of problem. vehicle was not affected by recall campaign 00v072000/ electronic functions. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak

The firestone tires were replaced with goodyear tires due to humming noises and recall#00t005000. the engine made noise, vibrated, overheated and would not respond upon acceleration. the vehicles faulty shocks caused noise when driving over bumps in the road, vibration and noise in the front end. the abs warning light illuminated. the drivers side window was off track, would not go up all the way and went up unevenly. the starter became stuck made scraping sounds. the consumer requested a full refund of the purchase price in accordance to the lemon law. *mr *scc *nlm

Vehicle failed to start. also, while driving 55 mph, vehicle decelerated without prior warning causing loss of power. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of problem. *ak transmission was replaced. *slc

While driving at normal speed vehicle died, no steering/ no brakes. consumer was almost killed.*ak

Wiring in back caught fire, most electrical components quit, severe smoke, had to have towed to dealer. *ak

The vehicle experienced problems with the lower ball joints and smoke emitted from the steering column, the dealer replaced the relay switch.*mr there were problems with the left turn signal indicator. intermittently without warning when the brakes were fully applied the lights stayed on. when the brake was disengaged, the indicator signaled again, in spite of replacement the problem the continued intermittently, however the dealer stated there was no problem. *ts *jb

Vehicle is experiencing possible electrical problems, the keyless entry failed, the wipers work without the vehicle being turned on, when the wiper is turned on the cd player will quit working, and the lights dim. *slc

While driving explore engine check lights come on, and the explorer just stopped.. after a few seconds, the explorer will start again. this has been happened every single week for about a month. the dealership was not able to correct this explorer will to be towed to the dealership. please provide any further information. *ak

Consumer's wife was driving, rearview miror sparked a fire and caused the wires under dash to burn. took vehicle to dealer, and they ordered a wiring harness. bolts were taken out of the steering section at the dealer. also, while driving at 55, steering wheel just started spinning because of the bolts that were left out. *ak

While driving suv up steep grade, it started to sputter. when crossiing 4 lane highway, it stalled and the "check engine light" came on. restarted and continued to stall several times. finally after several start / stalls it quit completely and would not restart. took to nearest (was 2 hours from home) ford dealership and found nothing wrong with it after it finally would start. i don't feel safe in this suv at all. i have to 2 small children and am afraid to take another vacation in it!*ak

This is a chronic problem affecting electronic (wipers, turn signal, instrumentation). *ak

While driving at 55 mph eletrical system completely went out. dealer notified. please provide additional information.*ak

Consumer was traveling about 65 mph on highway, and without prior notice windshield wipers stopped working intermittently. dealership was aware of problem. also, when consumeer started vehicle he had to shake shift selector in order for it to crank. filures occur sporadically. *ak

The turn signal and wiper switch were replaced prior to recall (oov-072) which was probably the reason for failure. *et