We have classified the 2 complaints from 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac about EXTERIOR LIGHTING into the following categories.
Takata recall, the inside lightsor dome lights, they shorted out one to another in the double over head lights and grounded out the battery could cause several problems one it killed the battery and i found out when i went to change one of the lights and to stop i took both lights out and seperated the copper that conects with switch
The brakes failed. this consumer was notified of this problem by a passing motorist. mechanic determined that this occurred because of a defect in the multi function switch. *ak
Stopped by police because both rear brake lights were not operating. 3rd brake light was functioning. all brake lights work with the tilt-wheel all the way up. in any other position, only the 3rd brake light works
I have a 2001 ford sport trac 2 wheel drive. when the truck had just passed the warranty period the brakes had to be replaced. the right front was down to bare metal. the rotor was replaced. twice since then the brakes have been replaced with the exact same ploblem and now need to be replaced again.ford parts were used and parts were professionally installed.i have spoked with 11 other people who have the same truck with the same problem. also the turn signal and brake lights do not work if the tilt steering is tilted down. my truck has less than 92000 miles, and quiiet frankly i am very disappointed. i have owned fords for the past 25 years and until this one i would not have owned anything else. now it's time to get a new truck and i am not at all set on a ford. *ak