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Ford Explorer Repair Question


Topics covered: Headlights, Alternator, Starter.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on July 7, 2007

Electrical Problem

1991 Ford Explorer, 4wd, 272,000 kms. For a number of years the high beams have been coming on and staying on. I burned out a couple of alternators and starters. The high beams did not come on when the headlights were on, so I started to drive the car with the headlights on at all times. This seemed to solve the problem for a few years until a a couple of months ago when the the high beams began to go on even when the headlights were on. The high beams now go on and off on a regular basis with no pattern to it. The vehicle has been running ok, however, I am afraid that I will begin to go through starters and alternators again. I don't have any confidence in the electrical system. Do you know what the problem is?
Avatar Asked by gerryfranklin

Answer

Replied on July 8, 2007

Check the connector and the headlight switch.

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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