2000 Ford Explorer Sport Electrical system Problems

“I started my Ford Explorer Sport on january 30 for a few minutes to warm it up, before I drove to work. I ran back into the house for aprox 4 minutes, when I came back out the front of the explorer was in flames, it totally burned before the fire dept could get there taking our barn with it.”

“Smoke coming out of steering column when turn signal engaged. Took to dealer and told ignition switch had signs of a hot point and was melting. Had ignition switch replaced at a service station, however, they said they saw no visible signs of damage.”

“Have had numerous problems with my explorer. Have had 2 transmission valve body replaced, air intake control valve replaced, faulty witing for the laft tail light replace, ignition switch replaced, air bag contacts replaced, turn signal arm and cotrols replaced.”

“Vehicle fire.about 3 years ago my garage burned down.it was determined that the hot spot ,the point where the fire started was where my 2000 explorer was sitting.it has the same switch that the vehicles that have been recalled have!”

“Timing tensioner was recalled. Tensioner damaged my timing chain, which damaged my engine. Turn signal switch never worked properly after 31,000 mi, dash lights and guages failed to work consistently or at all beginning 25,000 mi, rear window wiper never wiped properly, heater switch began failing at 36,000 mi. Last delimma was catalyic converter going out at 60,000 mi. Also, after replacement of tensioner, oil change had been done at same time. 10 miles after leaving dealership, gasket fell off and lost all oil pressure while engine was on. …”