2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Exterior lighting Problems

“My left turn signal went out. Replaced bulb...no change. Went to dealership. They repaired steering wheel harness issue. Worked until I drove my aunt to det. Metro for a flight to dallas. Spent the whole drive trying to make other drivers remember hand signals from there to center line, mi on freeways. This time the dealership claimed the wires needed to be covered with a melt-wrap to stop the tilt wheel from pinching the wires. I think it should have been right from day 1 and Ford's should pay us back for both the brakes and the lights. Recall and fix this! …”

“Part # e6db-14489-da. This is a wiring harness connector located in the steering column that becomes unplugged when you tilt steering downward. Result is brakes lights and turn signals no longer function. ** my sister-in-law was nearly rear-ended while waiting to make a turn. This is a major safety issue. Many other people with same issue. Also, have seen similar complaints for other Ford vehicles (taurus). Serious accidents will happen if public is not notified. Dealers charging $200+ to fix.”

“The headlights continues to go on and off. Most of the time it is the passenger side light but the drivers side also does the same thing. I have replaced the passenger side pigtale but the problem is still there.”

“While driving 65 and attempting to pass another vehicle consumer's vehicle failed to go into passing gear. Engine stalled and consumer had to coast to the side of the highway. Once off the road consumer restarted the vehicle and continued driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but the technician couldn't find anything wrong. The vehicle was taken back tot he dealer where they replaced the fuel pump, gas tank and air flow sensor. So far the vehicle has been running as it should. The heat shield under the vehicle rattled. The dealer adjusted it. …”

“Left rear blinker and brake light quit working. Bulbs and fuses were changed but did not correct the problem. Problem was found in tilt steering column. A wire pulled itself free of the wire connection harness due to usage of the tilt steering feature. This problem could have LED to a very serious traffic accident since drivers behind the vehicle had no idea the vehicle was preparing to make an left hand turn and it compounded the problem because only one brake light worked. My husband took the steering column off and reinserted the wire into the harness and applied epoxy to secure it.”