electrical problem
6.5
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$800.00
Average Mileage:
86,891 miles
Number of complaints:
8 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (7 reports)
- replace all door sensors (1 reports)
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2008Jun 02
Explorer XLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
No wonder their stock is at $4.50. I think I will buy a frick'en Toyota next time. They say the average cost to fix it is $800.00 ! I didn't pay that much for the last car I bought. And I have been driving it for 4 years.
2004Jan 01
Explorer Vg
- Automatic transmission
- 10,000 miles
I have also had the "door ajar" issue for several years now. It started out as a sporadic issue but seems to be happening much more frequently now. It doesn't seem to occur the first time I start up the car for the day, but then if I drive it somewhere, such as a store, and then get back in later the door ajar light comes on. Also, then if I get out again and press the lock button twice on the key fob, the horn toots twice instead of once (to indicate the security is set). Normally, it should only toot once! I have had issues with the doors also randomly unlocking or locking while driving. Occasionally also, when I get out of the car, the security lights located under the side view mirrors will also stay lit for about 15 minutes instead of just a minute or two like normal. I'll try some of the suggestions I've seen posted such as spraying WD-40.
2007Dec 01
Explorer XLT
- Automatic transmission
- 128,000 miles
My 2002 Explorer's door ajar chime will randomly go off, especially in cold weather, as I'm driving down the highway and the warning light on the dash will also flash. I haven't quite figured out what causes this, however, sometimes pressing on the brake will relieve the problem temporarily - I can hear the doors re-locking at this point. This is among other electrical problems I've had over the past year or so.....
2006Sep 01
Explorer XLT
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
My 2002 Explorer's accessory delay feature decided to simply stop working about 1 1/2 years ago after I'd had it for less than a year. However, the mirror and interior lights WILL stay on for the length of time that the accessories would have! Made me nervous at first until I figured that out - at least it doesn't drain the battery! Also, the driver's door "died" a few months later so NONE of the buttons on that door will work once the key is out of the ignition and if the key is placed back in the ignition, the door ajar chime will go off until the key is removed - even when the door is closed! I will never buy a Ford again after this initial experience with one.....
2008Jun 07
Explorer V6
- Automatic transmission
- 129,000 miles
Same problem as most of you...cut-paste of Linda's description: Door ajar light comes on randomly, if driving, the interior lights come on (dangerous if driving at night) and the doors lock and unlock (never sure which they are). If not driving, the alarm goes off.
Anyone find a cure? Cost?
2008Jun 13
Explorer Sliver V8
- Automatic transmission
- 66,000 miles
Ok I stumble across this site looking for a running board and man how i wish i would of saw this before buying my vehicle. I just purchased my truck on 6/10 and just now having this problem, Thank you Jesus for the extended warranty, because i be d*** i keep hearing DING DING DING....fluck that! my uncle said ford use to be good cars but now he is not so sure, i mean i can't really rant right now but that is annoying trying to figure out why the freaking thing is dinging and the indicator light keep coming on. i will be calling the service department ASAP tomorrow and little do they know i still can turn this puppy back in if it continues. WOW i pray i don't go thru a bunch of bull shyt with this car, my son father had one and never had a lot of problems. Good luck my ford family out there and keep me posted on what is what..... happy trucking in Naptown
2007Oct 31
(reported on)Explorer XLT 4.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
The door ajar light randomly goes on and off. When it comes on, if driving, the interior lights come on (dangerous at night). If not driving it, the car alarm will go off randomly. I have been told by the dealer that one of the door sensors is bad, but they don't know which one. It is $130 per sensor to replace, but until it stays on all of the time, they don't know which one to replace, so they sprayed lubricant on them. This has been going on for over a year now, and it is beginning to occur more often. Maybe soon it will stay on!
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2008Aug 28
Explorer EXT V6
Ok, While driving down the road the door ajar light comes on, and my interior lights are flashing on and off while my door locks are triggering. The alarm is constantly going off mainly in the middle if the night. I'm about to pull out the damn radio so the car doesn't know what time it is since it has a mind of its own and loves to wake up my neighbors and I. So I pull the security horn fuse and now my interior and mirror lights go on and off all night.
bigpopa sid
Tampa, Fl, USA
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