We have classified the 1 complaints from 2002 Ford Explorer Sport about EXTERIOR LIGHTING into the following categories.
Brake lights and turn signals stopped working. problem traced to tilt steering and multi-function switch wiring harness. broken retainer clip allows wires to be pulled from connector breaking connection for brake light and turn signal. once tilt steering is engaged connection is broken and wires do not stay connected and loss of brake lights and turn signal is the result. this could lead to accident, injury and or loss of life due to poor design. the brake light problem had eluded me until i did a google search on the internet which resulted in hundreds, if not thousands, of people all experiencing the same problem. calling the ford dealer and providing the part number (e6db14489da) on the connector proved futile in having them even identify the part yet i was able to find the part on the internet just be a google search. at this point, i am unable to locate a replacement part so i am forced to hot glue the wires into the broken connector in order to drive my vehicle. *tr
Left turn signal inoperable at times. bulb replaced but did not help. dealership determined that connector @ multi-function switch did not keep good connection in steering column. unit is 2002 model with less than 45,000 miles. cost of repair excessive. *nm
The lighting system on the ford explorer sport, is not good for night driving at long distances, i have a 98 ford f-150 and the lights are more proper for this kind of driving. the new system that is being used now, has poor visability on bright. this is a problem since i have had the sport. also i have noticed several auto manufactors are using this system, which could pose a safety hazard.*ak
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