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2001 Ford Explorer
Lights Problems

CarComplaints.com Notes: How can we give the 2001 model year a "seal of pretty good" when it has some problems with a slipping transmission and a known problem with the speed activation control switch? Because it's not the 2002. That's how.
2001 Ford Explorer Lights Problems
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- Brake Light & Turn Signal Not Working
- Brake Light Out
- Turn Signal Fuse Keeps Blowing
- Turn Signals Do Not Work
- NHTSA: Exterior Lighting
- NHTSA: Exterior Lighting: Turn Signal
- NHTSA: Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights
- NHTSA: Exterior Lighting: Headlights
- NHTSA: Exterior Lighting: Tail Lights
- NHTSA: Exterior Lighting: Turn Signal: Switch
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