2014 Ford Explorer Electrical Problems

Your Explorer's engine stalls unexpectedly while driving on the freeway, hills, regular roads, and even when turning corners or hitting bumps. When it stalls, you have to coast to safety, and the engine restarts immediately every time — but this happens constantly and is very scary. Your dashboard shows an error message about "traction control fail." This suggests an electrical or fuel system issue that's causing the engine to cut out intermittently. The fix will likely involve diagnosing the fuel system, checking electrical connections, and addressing whatever is triggering the traction control failure.

Your 2014 Ford Explorer caught fire without warning while parked in your garage. The fire started in or around the engine compartment and spread quickly, completely destroying the vehicle. There was no accident or collision involved. The fire department determined the vehicle was a total loss.

Your backup camera display goes black when you put the car in reverse, and at other times shows red, yellow, and green horizontal stripes across the screen, making it difficult to see objects behind you. You've noted that Ford has an active recall for this same problem on other Explorer models, and your 2014 is experiencing identical issues. The fix will likely involve diagnosing and repairing or replacing the backup camera system or its display connection.

When my vehicle is in reverse the back up camera shuts off or shows inverted.

The back up camera blackouts every so often. Backing out of a parking spot then the screen blacked out and almost hit a person that walked behind the vehicle. No, it hasn’t been inspected but there is a recall on backup cameras from Ford, on several different models from 2015 to 2023 which my 2014 explorer is experiencing. No warning at all. It just started to blackout. It started couple months ago.

Backup camera displays opposite. Power driver seat doesn’t lower making it difficult to reach the pedals

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while attempting to obtain an extended warranty plan, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 75,000. Later, the contact was informed that the mileage was 138,000 at the time of purchase.

•Rearview camera view and alerts •Inspection unknown • Hit mailbox •Dogded backup accidents in parking lots ︎Dogded backup accidents out of hard to see drive ways •Not taken to dealer no recalls for my year •Not inspected by anyone •No warning lamps •Alerts would just stop (checked settings it was on) •Camera would freeze first occasionally •Progressed to going black •Camera goes in and out •Beeping works then stops •No rhyme or reason to what stops or freezes and when or season •First noticed it after purchase a few years ago

My vehicle has dual A/C , front and rear. The rear A/C can only be turned on from the touchscreen. My touchscreen went out about a week ago. I called the dealer to ask if there was another way to turn on the rear A/C and the answer was no. I asked what I had to do and the answer was to schedule an appointment so they could check it but I was going to get charged. I live in deep south Texas and it gets very hot down here. The rear A/C is a must. I don't think it's right that i have to spend thousands of dollars to replace my touchscreen just to be able to turn on my rear A/C unit. My passengers have been feeling lightheaded when riding in the back seats without A/C. Ford needs to put a button apart from the touchscreen to turn the rear A/C on and off.

Problem with sunroof leaking. had car 11 years, at dealership 5 times water coming in from headliner soaking all electrical...radio, AC/heater, sunroof controls. Currently, sunroof is open and will not close. Repair 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and today 5-9-25

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, there was an abnormal dinging sound heard. The instrument panel lights were dimmed. While driving at approximately 40-45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle drove roughly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a tire center, and the spark plugs and coil packs were replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact thought there was water in the fuel tank. The contact added a fuel treatment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that there were electrical issues. The contact called a local dealer regarding the warranty on the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Ford explorer had known issues with connectors under the rear passenger seats which they did a recall for certain VIN numbers. They said it only effected certain VPN which were from a specific factory in Chicago I have the same issue and my VIN is not listed and Ford and the dealership will not do anything to help fix the problem. If I pay out of pocket they want 500 dollars to fix it. The issue is Certain 2014-2016 Model Year Explorer Vehicles 2nd Row Inflatable Seat Belt - In all of the affected vehicles, the air bag light may illuminate as a result of a worn or damaged connection to the rear inflatable seat belt connector and if the light is on that means the air bags will not work.

Due to a failed seal between the roof and the trunk door, water has leaked and corroded the exterior of the body over time. The corrosion has caused a hole to develop to the point that when it rains water leaks into the back of the car. As a result water entered the tail lights and caused the tail light to short out on one side. Some roofing tar and duck tape has helped with a temporary fix but it has been a hazardous problem because the leaking water can create a build up of moisture and mold growth within the vehicle. Another problem is the power windows and the power locking and unlocking system have become glitchy and have failed to work at times. The key pad, keyless entry has completely stopped working and the lock mechanism for the driver side of the car has completely fallen apart and can no longer be used. The only way to unlock and lock the car is to use the key lock and unlock buttons. Lastly, the door hinges have ripped off on the passenger door which prevents the door from staying open. The extra bar that helps the door stay open broke off during a relatively moderate winds when the door got caught in a moderate level strength wind gust and completely broke off.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the security light was illuminated, and the battery was drained. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the security panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving, the lights failed to turn on, and the horn was inoperable. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was determined that the electrical system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that there was no longer a dinging sound when the doors were ajar. The interior lights were dim, and the horn was inoperable. The rubber trim was detaching. The moon roof failed to close. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, who determined that water had entered the vehicle through the sunroof and that the wires were wet. The dealer added plastic and glue to the sunroof. Additionally, the vehicle failed to start. There was an abnormal clicking sound while attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the compressor needed to be replaced because the compressor was clogged. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Hi there! We received a letter in the mail about a recall on our EXTERIOR A-PILLAR TRIM which did fall off on its own and ripped of the seal that was on it by my windshield we never received a call from the dealership so they can replace this for us and because it fell off everyday that it has rain water has been getting into my car to the point that I have puddles on the floor of the vehicle water got into my dashboard and blew out my A/C Motor and blew out my sunroof motor which it is wide open now we can’t close it.. I ride around in the suv with it being extremely hot my children are also in the car with us because it is our only means of transportation also the buttons on my radio are messed up due to water getting in… I’ve contacted carvana the place we bought it from about this and they said this is a ford issue because they were suppose to replace this a while back I don’t know what to do or who to contact we can’t really afford to fix it on our own.. I am scared that one day I drive it the airbags will just go off because water is going all through my dash when it rains! I don’t know what else to do!

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the driver's side front key less entry keypad detached. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the keyless entry pad needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 136,146.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver monitoring camera system was inoperable. The contact stated that the driver monitoring camera system did not display, and the sensor was inoperable. In addition, the camera sensor warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed driver camera monitoring system and that the driver camera monitoring system needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the camera system was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Started the car up and all lights and warning lights were going off when I put the car in drive. Shut the car off waited and the same thing occurred. On the 3rd crank the car stated as normal

APIM unit and plastic body components 2014 Explorer, Sync2 v3.10 Symptoms: Malfunction of power window controls, radio controls, rear camera and vent controls. The APIM also controls many other safety functions, such as safety lanes, park assist, backup guides, gps, cruise control, trailer/tow information, and other warnings/features. It is notable that Ford has issued recalls for the APIM due to safety issues in different year Explorer, as well as F150, F250, F350, Escape, Expedition, Fusion and Lincoln models Navigator and MK2 models, to name a few. This has been reported once, I spoke with a Ford representative and he setup an appointment at the dealership that was to setup an appoint for diagnosis before they setup a repair/replacement appointment. An appointment to setup an appointment to setup a diagnosis appointment to setup a repair appointment. Seriously, what is up with that? Finally, plastic window components had to be replaced. Ford issued a recall on these items but it was after we had the repairs completed. They refused reimbursement.

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Re: 2014 Ford Explorer VIN: [XXX] I am writing to you with a problem with the Ford vehicle described above.. The two problems I am having seem to have been programmed into the onboard computer to fail after a certain time or mileage. I will address each problem individually starting with the most hazardous one first. The onboard navigation system utilizes a SD card program that becomes outdated as time passes. I have received numerous mailing from Ford notifying me that the original navigation system is outdated and that I should update to a current one at a cost to me of $149.00. The original system works fine for me and I felt no need to upgrade until the system began getting interrupted by prompts to update (see FIGURE 1 below). When the prompt appears the navigation system is no longer operational. The most recent of these interruptions became a serious and hazardous situation. I was driving on the interstate nearing an interchange to switch to a different highway. I was relying on the navigation system to direct me to the correct exit and this is when the prompt appeared. The navigation system was now useless and will only resume normal operation if the vehicle is shut off and restarted. You don’t do this at 70+ mph! My only option was to use my phone which meant I had to program it and while driving this is dangerous. I feel Ford was being irresponsible by programming the prompts into the onboard computer that disable the navigation system in return for the sale of an updated SD card. Ford was profit motivated in this programmed failure. FIGURE 1 IMG_1978.JPG 75.5kB INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that whenever rained, water would leak into the vehicle through the moon roof. The water then leaked into the moon roof motor causing it to become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the moon roof front drains were clogged. The moon roof motor was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000.

AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON DUE TO FAULTY WIRING , COSTS 600 TO REPAIR . THIS IS SECOND FORD CAR WITH THIS SAME ISSUE. I WAS TOLD PROBLEM WAS IN BACK SEATS. NO ONE EVER USES BACK SEATS.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER RAY PRICE STROUD FORD (6320 US-209 SUITE B, STROUDSBURG, PA 18360, (570) 402-2222) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT AN UNKNOWN PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 94,000.

BACKUP CAMERA NOT WORKING. IT GOES BLACK AND STATES "CAMERA UNAVAILABLE. CONTACT YOUR DEALERSHIP." THIS HAPPENS ANYTIME WHEN IN REVERSE.

REAR CAMERA GOES BLACK INTERMITTENTLY IN OUR 2014 FORD. WHILE WE ARE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING PLACE OR OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY IT MAY START AS EXPECTED BUT THEN BEFORE WE ARE FINISHED REVERSING IT JUST GOES TO A BLACK SCREEN. OTHER TIMES WHEN WE PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, THE REAR CAMERA DOES NOT ENGAGE AT ALL.

THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR DOES NOT 'CLOSE' PROPERLY, THE 'DOOR AJAR' SIGN IS CONSISTENTLY ON EVEN THOUGH THE ACTUAL DOOR IS CLOSED. WHEN YOU GET IN/OUT OF THE CAR, YOU HAVE TO SHUT THE DOOR MULTIPLE TIMES FOR IT TO RECOGNIZE THE DOOR IS CLOSED. MANY TIMES I HAVE TO SLAM IT SO HARD, I'M AFRAID I'LL BREAK THE DOOR. THE CAR DOORS WON'T LOCK, CAUSE IT DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THAT THE DOOR IS 'CLOSED'.THE KEYLESS ENTRY ALARM WILL RANDOMLY GO OFF, WHILE WE'RE IN THE HOUSE, CAUSE THE CAR ALL THE SUDDEN SAYS THE 'DOOR IS AJAR'. THIS CAN BE HAZARDOUS AS I DRIVE AS THE DOORS WON'T LOCK AND WE HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR. THIS ALSO EATS AWAY AT THE BATTERY LIFE, CAUSE THE CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS ON (INTERIOR DOME LIGHTS, ELECTRICAL RADIO PANEL) SINCE THE DOOR IS CONSIDERED OPEN (WITH THE DOOR AJAR SIGN). THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR ABOUT 6-9 MONTHS NOW. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK UP CAMERA PERIODICALLY BLACKED OUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NEWINS BAY SHORE FORD (219 W MAIN ST, BAY SHORE, NY 11706), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BECAUSE THERE WAS A FEE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000. *BF CONSUMER STATED I BOUGHT THIS BECAUSE I CAN ONLY TURN MY NECK A LIMITED AMOUNT AND REALLY LIKED THE CAMERA FOR BACKING UP. AT ANY TIME IN THE MIDDLE OF A BACKED THE CAMERA WILL GO BLANK LEAVING ME STANDED, I HAVE CONTACTED FORD HEADQUARTERS. *JB

THE APIN (NAVIGATION/DISPLAY) SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE CONSTANTLY BLANKS OUT SO YOU LOOSE ALL SAFTEY INFORMATION. GPS CONSTANTLY GOES OFF COURSE MEANING YOUR DRIVING DOWN A ROAD AND IT HAS YOU FLOATING OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD HALF A MILE AWAY AND 1/3 MILE BEHIND OR AHEAD OF YOUR LOCATION. THIS CAUSES NUMEROUS RE-ROUTES INCLUDING THOSE THAT MIGHT NOT BE SAFE TO CONDUCT. THE HEADS UP DISPLAY SYSTEM CONSTANTLY BLANKS OUT AND RESETS LOOSING ALL SAFTEY INFORMATION, SOMETIMES IT STAYS BLANK A LONG TIME. FORD HAD EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR APIN SYSTEM THEY KNOW IS FAULTY TO 5 YEARS I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO SERVICE BOTH UNDER WARRANTY I PAID DEDUCTIBLE FOR AS WELL AS IN 2018 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED; THEY APPLIED THE SAME UPDATES OVER AND OVER AND REFUSED TO REPLACE THE FAULTY APIN SYSTEM. FORD NOW REFUSES TO ASSIST AND I FEEL THIS IS MAJOR SAFTEY CONCERN, NOT ONLY DOES THE PRODUCT JUST NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY BUT I FEEL ARE MAJOR SAFTEY CONCERNS WHEN THE DISPLAYS ALL BLANK OUT AND RESET OR DO NOT COME BACK ON... THIS OCCURS WHILE DRIVING. FORD REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND ALLOWED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THEY OFFERED TO LAPSE SO THAT THEY COULD WASH THEIR HANDS OF IT. I FEEL THIS FAULTING SYSTEM COULD RESULT INTO A CRASH OF SOME KIND BY DISTRACTING THE DRIVER WHEN BLANKING OUT; REROUTING IMPROPERLY ONTO ROADS THAT DO NOT EXIST. AND SO ON.. THIS IS CONSTANTLY HAPPENING AND SOMETIMES IT WONT HAPPEN BUT A FEW MONTHS A PART AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES A DAY WITH IN EACH OTHER.

WHEN MY CAR IDLES FOR 3-5 MINUTES, DASH BOARD STARTS DINGING AND ALL SENSORS LIGHT UP. COLD AIR TURNS INTO HOT HAIR, GAGES STOP WORKING, IF I TURN OFF THE CAR THE CAR WON'T START BACK UP UNTIL 15-20 MINUTES LATER. THIS HAPPENS MORE IN THE SUMMER TIME THEN WINTER. SO FAR THIS MONTH- JULY IT'S HAPPENED 5 TIMES.

DRIVER VISOR MIRROR AND BUTTONS FOR GARAGE DOOR OPENER FAILED TO FUNCTION IN 2018. DEALER REPLACED THE VISOR. FIRST WEEK OF MAY OF 2019 VISOR MIRROR AND GARAGE DOOR BUTTONS ARE ON THE REPLACEMENT VISOR ARE NOT FUNCTIONING. ALSO THE LIGHTS ON THE SIDE MIRRORS THAT INFORM YOU THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE IS APPROACHING WORK ONLY OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE IS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE OTHER VISOR MIRROR IS FUNCTION CORRECTLY.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILL ALEXANDER FORD LINCOLN MERCURY (801 E 32ND ST, YUMA, AZ 85365) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONNECTOR UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

WHEN DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN OR SNOW, I GET A WARNING ON MY DASH SAYING LOW BATTERY MODE, AND THEN I LOSE ALL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING POWER STEERING, COLLISION WARNING, LIGHTS ON MY DASH AND DISPLAY. IT HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. EVERYTIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS I SUFFER WITH THIS ISSUE.

THE ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS ON THE VEHICLE WILL EITHER STAY UNLOCKED OR LOCKED AND IT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. FOR EXAMPLE I PULLED UP TO MY INFANT SONS DAYCARE TO DROP HIM OFF FOR THE DAY, THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK, NO MATTER IF I USED THE KEY FOB OR THE BUTTONS ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT DOOR, THE LOCK WOULD NOT PULL UP FROM THE INSIDE EITHER I EVENTUALLY HAD TO PULL HIM OUT OF THE VEHICLE THRU THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR.

FORD MY KEY FUNCTION DISAPPEARED FROM SYSTEM. CAR COULD NOT GO OVER 80MPH.

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. BROUGHT IN TO HERITAGE FORD MODESTO CA. WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRE HARNESSES FOR THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WAS INFORMED THAT IT IS NOT COVERED BY ANY FACTORY RECALL DESPITE BEING A COMMON DEFECT AND SAFETY ISSUE. MILEAGE AT TIME OF SERVICE 62,000 MILES. COST $565.00

THROTTLE BODY ACTUATOR DROVE MY CAR AROUND ALL MORNING, GOT GOME LET IT SIT FOR A FEE GOIRS WENT TO GO BACK TO TOWN AND IT STARTED SKIPPING, I HAD NO POWER TO MY GAS PEDDLE, THE ENGINE AMD WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON AND I COULD NOTNDRIVE MY CAR.

WON'T TURN OFF WHEN TURN OFF BUTTON IS PUSHED TO TURN VEHICLE OFF, WE HAVE TO KEEP PRESSING BUTTON ON GEAR SHIFT AND IT HAS TAKEN 35 MINUTES TO TURN IT OFF WHICH JUST HAPPEND TODAY OCT. 30, 2018 IT HAS RAISED THE DRIVER SEAT TWICE ALL BY ITESELF WHILE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND NO ONE IS IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAS HAPPENED. IT MAKES ODD NOISES INSIDE THE DASH WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF

THE DRIVER DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON EVEN THOUGHT THE DOOR IS FIRMLY CLOSED. THE WARNING LIGHT PREVENTS THE DOORS TO LOCK WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. WHEN THE CAR IS NOT IN MOTION AND THE WARNING LIGHT IS ON, THE KEY FOB ALARM DOES NOT ENGAGE THEREFORE INVITING CAR THEFT. THE WARNING LIGHT ISSUE BEGAN WHEN THE ODOMETER REACHED APPROXIMATELY 56,000 MILES.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (AUTONATION FORD ARLINGTON, 1400 I-20 W, ARLINGTON, TX 76017, (817) 200-4503) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRE HARNESSES FOR THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

THE POWER CONTROL LOCKS HAVE QUIT FUNCTIONING. IT STARTED WITH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR, AND 2 MONTHS LATER IT STARTED HAPPENING ON THE BACK DRIVER SIDE DOOR AS WELL. THE KEY FOB DOES NOT WORK FOR UNLOCKING THE DOORS. THE DOOR LOCK ON THE DOOR PANEL DOES THAT LOCK/UNLOCK THE DOORS EITHER. YOU HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK/UNLOCK THE DOORS BY HAND. THE ISSUE WITH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR STARTED ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. THE ISSUE WITH THE BACK DRIVER SIDE DOOR STARTED ABOUT A MONTH AGO. BOTH ISSUES ARE STILL HAPPENING.

40,000 MILES INTO A NEW CAR, REAR BRAKES ARE COMPLETELY WORN DOWN. THE PASSENGER SIDE NEEDED A NEW TEMPERATURE DOOR ACTUATOR TO ALLOW THE CLIMATE CONTROL TO WORK PROPERLY.

WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION,, ON HIGHWASY AT 70 MILES PER HOUR DASH BORAD LIGHT WENT COMPLETELY OUT FOR 15 OR 20 SECONDS. THIS EVEN HAPPENED THREE TIMES. ALL THREE TIMES CAR WAS ON HIGH WAY PERFORMING AT 70I;ES AN HOURS OR BETTER.

THE OPEN DOOR LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER SLAMMING THE DRIVE DOOR SHUT. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WITH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR.

HEAT ON PASSENGER SIDE NOT WORKING AT ALL CAUSING THE WINDOW ON THAT SIDE TO NOT BE ABLE TO BE SEEN OUT OF WHEN DRIVING THE CAR IN THE COLD. ONLY PUT COLD AIR OUT ON THAT SIDE. SPOKE TO SOMEONE AT FORD AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A PROBLEM JUST NOT IN MY CAR YET.

FOR A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF THE VEHICLE'S LIFE, THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED A MAJORITY OF THE TIME. I DID NOT BELIEVE THIS WAS AN ISSUE AS I WAS INSTRUCTED THAT A LIGHT WOULD COME ON IF THE VEHICLE THOUGHT SOMETHING/SOMEONE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, BUT DID NOT MEET MINIMUM WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS. IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS IN FOR A NON-RELATED REPAIR, THAT THIS IS NOT THE CASE AND THAT THE LIGHT ACTUALLY INDICATES A FAULT WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. SO I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AROUND FOR PROBABLY 40,000 MILES WITH FAULTY AIRBAGS IN THE CAR IN WHICH I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I CALLED FORD WHO EXPRESSED LITTLE TO ZERO CONCERN UNTIL I LET THEM KNOW I WOULD BE FILING A COMPLAINT. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THE ISSUE IS THAT THE CONNECTORS ARE CORRODED (THE INDICATION WAS MULTIPLE CONNECTORS ARE CORRODED). THIS SEEMS LIKE A REALLY BIG ISSUE - I LIVE IN OREGON, SO NOT QUITE A DRY CLIMATE, BUT IT'S NOT ABNORMAL. THE PERSON I SPOKE TO AT FORD WAS NAMED "ANN"

THE DASH READS TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK WHILE THE SHIFTER IS IN PARK POSITION. THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING THIS ISSUE BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE ISSUE DUE TO THE VEHICLE WARRANTY BEING EXPIRED. TSB 15-0047

THE "DOOR AJAR" LIGHT WILL STAY ON WHETHER I AM STATIONARY OR DRIVING. I HAVE HAD TO OPEN AND SHUT THE DOOR 5 TO 7 TIMES SOMETIMES TO GET IT TO SHUT OFF. NO MATTER HOW SOFT OR HARD I SHUT THE DOOR IT WON'T SHUT OFF. IF I DON'T SHUT IT OFF THE INTERIOR LIGHT WILL STAY ON.

THE CAR IS LITTLE UNDER THREE YEARS OLD AND THE DOOR PANEL IS COMING APART AROUND THE WINDOW. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THE SMELL OF CARBON DIOXIDE WHEN I ACCELERATE. AND ANOTHER ISSUE IS THE HOOD IS SHOWING RUST SPOT (SHOWING OXIDIZATION)

DOOR AJAR ALERTS WITH THE DOOR SHUT. I HAVE TO OPEN AND SLAM DOOR TO GET IT TO CLEAR. I KNOW THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND FORD NEEDS TO OPEN A RECALL ON THIS. I DO NOT FEEL LIKE PAYING 400 DOLLARS FOR SOMETHING THEY KNOW IS MESSED UP DUE TO POOR QUALITY.

THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND WARNING STAYS ON EVEN WHEN THE DOOR IS COMPLETELY SHUT. THIS MAKES THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON WHICH CAUSES A PROBLEM, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. IT ALSO PREVENTS YOU FROM LOCKING THE DOORS WHEN INSIDE AND BECAUSE THE DOME LIGHTS STAY ON IT DRAINS THE BATTERY. FROM WHAT I'VE RESEARCHED ONLINE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG FORD VEHICLES AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED.

BOUGHT MY 2014 EXPLORER BRAND NEW FROM KOONS FORD AND RIGHT OFF THE BAT, THE DRIVER SEATS STARTED SQUEAKING AT ABOUT 5K MILES. THEY REPLACED THE LOWER LUMBAR BAR, WHICH FIXED IT FOR ANOTHER 2K MILES AND THE SEAT STARTED SQUEAKING AGAIN. I GAVE UP ON THIS ISSUE AFTER A FEW MORE ATTEMPTS TO GET IT FIXED. THEN ABOUT 6 MONTHS LATER, THE LCD ON MY DASH WOULD STAY ON EVERY NOW AND THEN WHEN I SHUT OFF AND LOCK THE CAR. TOOK IT BACK TO KOONS AND THEY CLAIM THEY CAN'T REGENERATE THE ISSUE AND CAN'T FIX IT. AFTER 2 YEARS, STARTED HEARING WHINNING/SQUEALING NOISES FROM THE REAR WHEELS, KOONS ALSO COULD NOT DIAGNOSE/FIX. I GAVE UP ON KOONS AND TOOK IT TO TED BRITT, WHO ALSO COULD NOT DIAGNOSE/FIX. HAD MY 45K SERVICE AND TOLD THEM ABOUT BAD ODOR SMELL IN THE CAR AT TED BRITT AND THEY SAID EVERYTHING IS IN GREAT CONDITION, 5K MILES LATER, REAR WHEELS HAS GRINDING NOISES WHEN DRIVING AT LOW OR HIGH SPEEDS AND THE BAD ODOR IS STILL AROUND, MY 8 YEAR OLD SON COMPLAINS ABOUT THE CAR GIVING HIM HEADACHES. I TOOK IT BACK TO FORD AND THEY SAID THERE IS ONLY A TSB SO, THE OWNERS DO NOT GET NOTIFIED, WHICH I THINK, WE AS OWNERS SHOULD BE NOTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURE OF ANY HARMFUL SUBSTANCE LINGERING INSIDE THE CAR CABIN AND SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FIXED AT NOT COST TO THE OWNERS. THIS IS VERY UNPROFESSIONAL OF THE MANUFACTURE.

I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE AND SAFETY ISSUES. ELECTRICAL- AUDIO OUTPUT FAILS INTERMITTENTLY, POWER OUTLETS SHORT OUT, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILS (WHILE MOVING AND IN PARK) EXHAUST- FUMES COMING INSIDE VEHICLE (IN MOTION AND PARK) BRAKES- HAD TO HAVE ENTIRE SYSTEM REPLACED AFTER COMPLETE FAILURE OF ABS SYSTEM (HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE IN MOTION, ONCE ON EXPRESSWAY, ALL REPORTED TO FORD CORPORATE) WHEELS - LUG NUTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED MULTIPLE TIMES FOR MOISTURE COLLECTING INSIDE THE LUG NUTS AND CAUSING CORROSION SEAT BELTS - HOUSING CASE OF SAFETY BELTS POP OFF IDLE - WHEN IDLING WITH BRAKE DEPRESSED AND A DOOR OPENED AND CLOSED THE IDLE SKIPS AND MAKES NOISE WASHER FLUID SENSOR - FAILED AT 70, 000 MILES AC SYSTEM DRAINS POWER HORRIBLY VEHICLE WAS LEASED JANUARY 2014 PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN CONSISTEN SINCE THAT DATE, ALL RECORDS ARE IN FORD'S SYSTEM.

DOOR AJAR INDICATOR STAY ON ALTHOUGH THE DOORS ARE CLOSED.

DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR WARNING IS ACTIVATED AND NO DOOR IS AJAR. THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC LOCKING DOORS, WHICH DO NOT LOCK AS A RESULT. I AM AWARE THAT FORD HAS BEEN GIVEN A PASS ON RECALLS FOR THIS BUT THIS IS A PROBLEM KNOWN TO FORD SINCE 2011. I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO MAKE REPAIRS, EVEN AFTER THE NEW CAR WARRANTY IS EXPIRED.THIS IS AN OBVIOUS MFG DEFECT, AND THE MFG SHOULD BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. I IMAGINE FORD HAS BEEN GIVEN A PASS ON RECALLS BECAUSE THEY NEGOTIATED A DEAL, AND PROBABLY INDICATED THEY WOULD REPAIR ALL REPORTED DEFECTS RATHER THAN HAVE A COMPLETE RECALL OF ALL MODELS USING THIS SAME WARNING SYSTEM, WITH THE SAME PARTS. THE LOCAL DEALER TOLD ME FORD WILL REPAIR AS NECESSARY FOR CARS UNDER WARRANTY, BUT NOT AFTER WARRANTY PERIOD. THIS DEFECT AFFECTS SEVERAL MODELS OF FORD VEHICLES, FOR SEVERAL KNOWN YEARS, AND FORD SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO REPLACE THE DEFECT, FOR ALL MODELS, FOR ALL YEARS, AS LONG AS THE PROBLEM MANIFESTS ITSELF IN OPERATING VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY FORD.TO MY KNOWLEDGE, THERE HAVE BEEN MORE THAN 2700 SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, AND MORE THAN 33,000 WARRANTY CLAIMS.THAT'S OVER 35,000 KNOWN DEFECTIVE VEHICLES, WHICH DOES NOT INCLUDE THOS THAT OWNERS HAVE SIMPLY HAD REPAIRED WITHPOUT COMPLAINT.

THE ELECTRIC MOONROOF STOPPED WORKING AND WOULD NOT OPEN. THE SUN SHADE WOULD PARTIALLY CLOSE. WE CHANGED THE FUSE BUT THE MOONROOF STILL WOULD NOT WORK. SO WERE LEAVING IT ALONE UNTIL THE WEATHER WARMED UP. THIS MORNING I WENT OUT TO GO TO WORK AND MY MOONROOF WAS STANDING OPEN AND MY CAR WAS STANDING IN WATER AND LEAVES. NO ONE HAD DRIVEN THE CAR IN 3 DAYS. I AM A 50+ YEAR OLD FEMALE AND TRY TO BE VERY PARTICULAR WITH MY VEHICLE. I RARELY USE THE MOONROOF ITSELF, BUT I DO OPEN THE SUN SHIELD AT TIMES IN THE PAST. I DO NOT KNOW HOW THE MOONROOF OPENED, IF THERE WAS A POWER SURGE OR WHAT??? I HAVE SEARCHED THE INTERNET THIS MORNING AND FOUND THIS HAD HAPPENED TO OTHER INDIVIDUALS.

WHEN THERE IS A HEAVY RAIN THE SERPENTINE BELT SQUEALS AT VARIOUS MOMENTS, FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2014 , BUT DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT. THEY SAID IT WAS DUE TO THE BELT GETTING WET AND FORD DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO PREVENT IT FROM HAPPENING, AND THAT IT OCCURS ON OTHER FORD TRUCKS TOO. MY OTHER ISSUE HAS STARTED RECENTLY HAPPENING TO WHEN IT RAINS HEAVILY, THE "LOW BATTERY FEATURES TEMPOR. TURNED OFF" NOTIFICATION COMES ON AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP BRIEFLY WHILE DRIVING. I CHECKED MY BATTERY CONNECTS AS THE MANUAL SAYS TO DO AND THEY ARE FINE. THIS ONLY OCCURS DURING HEAVY RAIN AND IT HAPPENS AT VARIOUS TIMES DURING DRIVING. IT NEVER JUST STAYS ON, BUT WILL TURN ON AND GO OFF AT DIFFERENT TIMES DURING THE DRIVE IN THE HEAVY RAIN. SEEMS LIKE SOMETHING IS GETTING WET CAUSING A SHORTAGE, BUT EITHER WAY ITS DANGEROUS WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE STARTED ONLY AFTER THE BATTERY WAS CHARGED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEATING SYSTEM BECAME INOPERABLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE, SERVICE TRACTION, AND BATTERY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS UNABLE TO BE STARTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED AND REPROGRAMMED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,412. *TR

I BOUGHT MY 2014 FORD EXPLORER IN NOVEMBER OF 2015. I NOTICED A ROTTEN EGG/ EXHAUST SMELL AS THE WEATHER BECAME WARMER. ANYTIME I WOULD ACCELERATE UP A HILL OR ACCELERATE ON A FLAT STRETCH OF ROAD DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WAS WHEN THE SMELL IS THE WORST. I HAVE TO ROLL DOWN ALL OF THE WINDOWS. I NO LONGER ALLOW MY CHILDREN TO RIDE IN THE THIRD ROW BECAUSE THEY WOULD COMPLAIN ON THE LONGER CAR RIDES OF HAVING A HEADACHE. I HAVE TAKEN THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 3 OCCASIONS NOW. THEY HAVE TOLD ME THEY HAVE TRIED TO REPRODUCE MY COMPLAINT, AND HAVE FAILED TO DO SO. I AM CURRENTLY GOING TO THAT THE SERVICE MANAGER ON A RIDE TOMORROW TO REPRODUCE THIS SMELL. THE SMELL HAS BEEN SO BAD AT TIMES THAT I PERSONALLY HAVE FELT LIKE I WAS GOING TO BE SICK. THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE EXPLORERS HAVING THIS SMELL. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. I AM AT THE POINT THAT I DO NOT PUT MY KIDS IN MY CAR ANYMORE THEN I HAVE TO. I HAVE HAD TO APOLOGIZE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO MY FRIENDS ABOUT THE SMELL. FORD NEEDS TO FIGURE THIS OUT!! *TR

DRIVERS DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON. TOOK TO FORD DEALER, WAS TOLD THAT FMCO REQUIRES THEY CLEAN CONTACTS FIRST, BEFORE REPLACING. THIS WAS DONE AND SOLVED THE PROBLEM FOR A WHILE. I TOOK BACK TO DEALER WHEN PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN. NOW THEY SAY THE DOOR LATCH IS BROKEN AND WANT $366.00 TO FIX IT, AND THEY HAVE TO ORDER THE PART. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FORD PRODUCTS AND THEY HAVE IN FACT RECALLED SEVERAL MODELS. I WAS GIVEN THE IMPRESSION TO START WITH THAT IF THE CONTACT CLEANING PROCEDURE DIDN'T WORK THEN IT WOULD BE REPLACED. NOW THEY WANT TO CHARGE FOR THIS.

THE DRIVER DOOR CONTINUES TO SOUND ALARM OF DOOR AJAR, SLAM THE DOOR AND STILL THE SAME, VERY ANNOYING WHEN DRIVING BECAUSE IT WON'T STOP

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR FLOW SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. MA 10/6 UPDATED 12/21/15. *JB

WHEN APPLYING FULL BRAKING AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT THE VEHICLE STOPS BUT THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION CONTINUE TO RACE AT FULL SPEED. THE BRAKE PULSATES LIKE THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM IS ENGAGED. IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE BACK TO NORMAL THE ENGINE MUST BE SHUT OFF OR THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED. IT WILL THEN START UP NORMALLY. WE HAVE HAD 11 OCCASIONS WITHIN THE PAST 2 MONTHS WHERE THIS HAS OCCURRED, THIS HAS OCCURRED WHEN COMING DOWN FROM HIGHWAY LONG DISTANCE DRIVING AND IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED ON A PARKING LOT VERY LOW SPEED. IT IS ALL I COULD DO TO PRESS HARD ENOUGH ON THE BRAKES TO STOP. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEIR DIAGNOSTICS SHOW NOTHING AND THE DEALERSHIP STATES THEY MUST BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM FIRST (DUPLICATE IT). FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS BEEN CALLED THE REGIONAL SALES MANAGER TOLD ME TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT IT. MR. MCHALE THE MANAGER AT FMC (866-631-3788 EXT. 77713) ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER 7644437 TO THE PROBLEM BUT HE ALSO STATED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BEFORE IT COULD BE RESOLVED. I TOLD HIM IF I MISJUDGE OR AM UNABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP THAT I MAY BE PUSHING UP DAISIES. THEY DO NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND THE SEVERITY OF THE PROBLEM. IT WOULD SEEM TO ME THAT A MECHANIC WOULD LOOK FOR A SENSOR OR SWITCH THAT WOULD DISENGAGE THE TRANS MISSION WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED OR A SENSOR OR CONTROL THAT SLOWS THE ENGINE. I AM GETTING TO THE POINT I FEAR FOR MY LIFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED. I ALSO MENTIONED THAT WHEN I TURN THE VEHICLE OFF DURING THE INCIDENT THERE IS A LOT OF CLUNKING FROM THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, I AM SURE DAMAGE HAS BEEN DONE TO THEM. *CN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WINDOWS, BOTH WINDOWS BEGAN TO VIBRATE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE WINDOWS WERE OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

WHILE DRIVING MY 2014 EXPLORER SPORT I ENCOUNTERED A FEW PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK, WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS TO ENTER ON TO THE FREEWAY IT GOT CONFUSED AND DID NOT NO WHAT TO DO . SEEMS LIKE IT WANTED TO STALL AND THEN SPEED UP VIOLENTLY. WHEN I FINALLY GOT UP TO SPEED IT SMELLED LIKE IT FARTED, ALSO MY RADIO VOLUME SHUTS OFF , I HAVE TO STOP THE CAR AND TURN IT OFF , THEN START IT AND THE VOLUME COMES BACK ON. BRING BACK THE V8 PLEASE. *TR

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LCD DISPLAY SCREENS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTION. THEY WILL RANDOMLY TURN OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 5-60 SECONDS WHILE DRIVING. THE FLASHING SCREENS CAN BE A GREAT DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING DURING THE DAY AND ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. *TR

PURCHASED 2014 FORD EXPLORER JULY 20, 2014 - JULY 26,2014 - I WAS PULLING AWAY FROM DRIVE THRU PHARMACY AND MY DASH LIGHTS WENT BLACK. TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO SERVICE THE NEXT MORNING - THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK 6 MORE TIMES. ONCE AGAIN FOR LOOSING ALL DASH LIGHTS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD - SINCE THEN, MY LIGHTING IN MY VEHICLE DOES NOT LIGHT UP AS IT USE TO. SOMETIMES MY DASH LIGHTS COME ON WHEN OPENING THE DRIVER DOOR, SOMETIMES THEY DO NOT - SOMETIMES MY LCD SCREEN WILL LIGHT UP, SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ONCE, BUT I FEEL THERE IS STILL AN ISSUE. IT ALL MY DASH LIGHTS LIT UP FOR THE FIRST 6 DAYS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, WHY WOULD THEY NOT ALL LIGHT UP NOW AFTER THE INCIDENT OF LOSING THE DASH LIGHTS??? I HAVE ASKED FOR A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE - AS AFTER SPEAKING WITH AN ATTORNEY I HAVE A LEMON LAW CLAIM, A SAFETY CLAIM, AND A WARRANTY CLAIM. IF MY VEHICLE DOES NOT GET REPLACED OR SOME MONEY BACK FROM FORD - AS I HAVE DROVE MY CAR FOR 13 FULL DAYS OUT OF A MONTH - I WILL BE TAKING THIS TO COURT AS I CAN ONLY SEE FURTHER ISSUES DOWN THE ROAD. *TR