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#251 of 269 Charging System Indicator on by aschramek

Mar 12, 2012 (1:01 pm)

2007 Sport Trac V8 4.2L warning system periodically indicates "check charging system". I had the alternator bench checked at a local parts store, but with several attempts they cannot get it to display a failed test.
 
I know that the alternator works (at least most of the time because the battery stays charged) and might just periodically fail (diode stuck open?). I'd hate to replace the alternator just to find that the system indicator is actually triggered by some other component.
 
Has anyone had similar symptoms and found a different cause of the problem?

#252 of 269 Re: Explorer 2004 Blinker with an attitude... [laura2004explr] by nvbanker

Mar 18, 2012 (7:25 pm)

Replying to: laura2004explr (Mar 05, 2012 6:16 pm)
You need a new blinker switch, goes in your fuse panel and looks like a small tin cup. Pull it out, put in a new one.

#253 of 269 2004 Ford Explorer sport trac by rzaruiz

Mar 26, 2012 (10:38 am)

I've never been a Ford person but since i married into one i have no choice but to try and see if there's anything i can do. I recently purchased new tires for my husbands truck and went to a Ford Dealership to have the car aligned. I was told this truck couldn't be aligned because there was a part that i needed to install in order to align it. The part runs around $200 to $300 per tire. I may be a woman but I've been maintaining my car for a long time and I've never been told this with my truck or car. Not sure if its a Ford thing but has anyone else been told this with their truck?
 
 

#254 of 269 Re: 2004 Ford Explorer sport trac [rzaruiz] by nvbanker

Mar 27, 2012 (8:48 am)

Replying to: rzaruiz (Mar 26, 2012 10:38 am)
Actually, no. How many miles on her? I can't imagine what it could be..... They RARELY need alignment until they have over 100,000 miles on 'em. Even if they've jumped curbs. They are tough as nails.

#255 of 269 Re: Charging System Indicator on [aschramek] by jdndvrs

May 28, 2012 (12:09 pm)

Replying to: aschramek (Mar 12, 2012 1:01 pm)
We have the same vehicle and just started having the same problem. Have you found out a cure yet. I carry a meter with me and as soon as my warning light comes on, I check and it is charging anywhere from 13.64 to 13.f1 volts, depending on what is on.

#257 of 269 2006 Lighting Problems Explorer by Sonofabuick

Jun 04, 2012 (9:43 pm)

We have 2006 Explorer and the interior dome lights don't work. Now just noticed that the dash instrument lights are out when lights are off (they should be bright). They do work (and dimmer will brighten/dim) when lights are on (both parking and headlamp modes). No fuses seem to be at issue.
 
We also cannot get the oil life message reset....
 
Help!

#258 of 269 Re: 2006 Lighting Problems Explorer [Sonofabuick] by Sonofabuick

Jun 04, 2012 (9:59 pm)

Replying to: Sonofabuick (Jun 04, 2012 9:43 pm)
I should clarify that the dome light that won't come on is the one in the back (ceiling mount over the back seat). The lights in front (courtesy) do work.
I tried bulb change to no avail.

#259 of 269 Radio wire harness by re_mech

Jun 05, 2012 (5:42 pm)

I have a '99 XLT. The radio has been intermittent for a few weeks. I pulled it out and found a bare, uninsulated wire in the wire harness. I don't think it is structural in any way. It just seems wrong. There is no signs of damage. I can't tell where it goes without unraveling the entire bundle. Anyone ever seen this?

#260 of 269 Ford Explorer by sheila2012

Jun 18, 2012 (5:33 pm)

Last week it was raining so I had my wipers on. I smoke so my window was down a lil bit. I got to work that night and I let the window up and turned off the ignition. 8 hours later I get in and the wipers are on. I tried to turn them off but they were stick on. I could not change the setting.. they were stuck on one speed. The windows would not go down on any window... and when I leave my key in the ignition the ding ding does not happen. Anything simple that would explain this?

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