You could have a sticking door ajar switch. The door ajar switches are inside the doors, mounted on the backside of the door catches. Also on the liftgate. First answer correct; Ford uses strange LATCH coupled sensor switches
for door ajar, with TWO wires.
Turn on Ign/do not start. Wait 20 sec. Open doors and liftgate / glass in sequence
each door open sound sound a tone, the one that does NOT is the
trouble ; you can disconnect the door latch connections (2wired)
momentarily short the two, open any other door with IGN ON,
GEM will reset the condition of Door Ajar, then you can tape up
the connection and leave it or pay $$$ for the latch assembly and installation
Ford designs have separated Grounds to each return point;
good to prevent false returns when connection points corrode
Lube in the latch sometimes frees up the sensor switch, but ppl
report that this works about 10% of the time by working the latch
with a screwdriveras a striker
thank you for your answer. i was having trouble with the abs light coming on and staying
If your check engine light is staying on with the engine running , a malfunction has been detected with the emission control system . Have your Explorer scanned for any trouble codes to diagnose and repair the problem
I drive a 2000 ford explorer xls and i had trouble getting it started one night. It has never done it again so I think that I got some bad gasoline. This may also be the case with yours. Try running plus or super and see how it goes.
If your check engine light is staying on , that indicates that a malfunction has been detected with the emission control system . You need to have your Explorer scanned for any trouble codes in order to diagnose and repair the problem , then the light can be reset
Take it in and get the Explorer scanned for trouble code(s) in order to diagnose the malfunction and then have it repaired
After the Explorer is scanned for trouble codes to diagnose and then repair the malfunction , then the check engine light can be reset
Shift solenoid malfunction.
having trouble removing the transmission oil pan from a 1998 explorer sport 4x4. need photos.
Trouble code P1260 means: Theft Detected, Vehicle Immobilized
Trouble code P0404 means:Exhaust gas recirculation circuit range/performance
Trouble code P0506 means:Idle control system RPM lower than expected
Trouble code P0000 means: No fault found