2008 Ford Explorer electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 39 complaints for the 2008 Ford Explorer, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 36 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 36 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
The passenger seat in our 2008 ford explorer started on fire, likely from the seat heater. This resulted in massive fire damage to the car, and fortunately there was no one in the vehicle and it was parked in the driveway. Please look into faulty seat heating elements.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. While driving approximately 55 MPH, a strong burning odor emitted inside the cabin. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact inspected underneath the hood and noticed that coolant leaked continuously onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the thermostat housing was replaced. In 2014, the thermostat and thermostat housing were both replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Ford Explorer
- Drivetrain & axles 33 complaints
- Seats 27 complaints
- Engine 25 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints