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Ford Explorer Electrical Problems

139 messages,  Last post on Dec 08, 2009 at 8:12 AM

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Re: 2005 ford explorer 4x4 v8 Limited [kmeiner03] by fishinjim
Jul 20, 2009 (3:33 am)
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Replying to: kmeiner03 (Jul 19, 2009 8:36 am)

I have not had the alternator tested. I ran the system self check from the dash and it passed the Charging System test but I will have it checked as well.
 
Jim
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Re: 2005 ford explorer 4x4 v8 Limited [fishinjim] by fishinjim
Jul 20, 2009 (12:40 pm)
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Replying to: fishinjim (Jul 20, 2009 3:33 am)

ok, I had autozone test the alternator and it tested ok.
another incident today - my wife was driving the kids down the expressway and the open door dingdingding sound happened.
It's off to the dealer tomorrow morning but it's gonna be very hard to diagnose.
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98 Ecplorer by lowertwin
Aug 31, 2009 (3:33 pm)
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My 98 Ford Explorer with 57,000 miles was parked for a couple of months and the battery discharged, when trying to jump start it , it hits and run momentary, then it just grinds or cranks. Next time I try to start it, hits then dies.
 
Since the battery was dead does the computor need be reset? Is there a security code for this?
 
Or is it the fuel pump?
 
Please Help....
 
Thanks
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Re: 98 Ecplorer [lowertwin] by kmeiner03
Aug 31, 2009 (5:51 pm)
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Replying to: lowertwin (Aug 31, 2009 3:33 pm)

The computer should be fine. I never heard of a computer needing to be reset after a dead battery. What I would do is install a brand new battery. You can jump start the old one all you want but if your battery won't hold a charge then it's worthless to keep. Also, when jumpstarting if you don't have a good ground the car won't start nor will it keep running if it does start.
 
The grinding may be the starter. When you stop cranking the engine if the starter is still engaged to the flywheel then you will hear grinding noises.
 
I would start with a new battery, make sure the starter works properly, then once the car is running put a meter on the new battery and make sure your getting 14VDC. If you don't get something close to 14 VDC then that tells you your alternator is bad.
 
hope this helps
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Steering Wheel Contols by smacarth
Sep 26, 2009 (9:18 am)
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Hello -- I have a 2008 Explorer Eddie Bauer with Microsoft Sync. I have recently been having trouble with the steering wheel controls which operate the radio. The volume control will change the channel, the channel control will change the input source... It appears to be random. Some times the controls won't work at all. I performed both a limited and a full reset on Microsoft Sync without any help. Has anyone seen this issue before?
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cassette lighting by puessies
Sep 27, 2009 (6:14 am)
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I've got a '96 Explorer 2dr..recently the radio/blower control in the rear of the center console started smoking and blew a fuse.. I replaced the control and the fuse and all the controls work, but now the right side cruise control light in the steering wheel, and all the cassette player lights are out, including the new rear contol lights in the part i replaced [only the dash radio face display is lit] anybody know if there's a reset, or what fuse might control this? or what might have gotten fried?? I'm doing process of elimination here in hopes of staying away from the bloodsucking dealer. I already tried a second control to see if that was it..no luck...thanx jc
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03 electrical problem. by leopold1
Oct 31, 2009 (1:40 pm)
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I have an 03 Eddie Bauer edition with the 4.6 L. While we were out today, the drivers side seat stopped working and the door locks and the foot pedal adjustment. Using the fob on the doors doesn't work either. The memory position also isn't working, so I had to drive home stretching for the pedals. I just bought this vehicle and have not owned one before, so don't know much about it. All of the fuses are good, but I was wondering if there is a relay that controls all of these functions. The owners manual is not a great deal of help in this matter.
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electrical headlights by 2002ex
Nov 01, 2009 (10:02 pm)
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I have a 2002 explorer. I've been having electrical problems with the headlights and looking for some answers. The headlights have been very eratic... When turning on the ignition the HL won't come on (even in Automatic position) Sometimes they turn on, sometime they don't. They will also go off and on while driving (must have fog lamps on at night just in case). Wondering if this is a problem with the switch or a internal electrical problem. Any suggestions are helpful. Thanks.
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08 Explorer XLT cranking but not starting by georgesars
Nov 02, 2009 (7:06 am)
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Working on an 08 Explorer XLT 29,000 miles doesn't want to start when you crank the key it will crank but not start. When you let go of the key it will continue to crank even though you stopped turning the key. After about 3 times of this then it starts no problem?
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Brakelights by grandpa14
Nov 24, 2009 (3:57 pm)
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I have a 1995 Explorer, XLT. The brakelights don't work, except for the one overhead, on the rear door. Taillights work . Appears to be no power to the brakelite plug. Fuse is good.

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