2008 Ford Explorer Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 Ford Explorer, 31% of all 148 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest electrical complaint count among 21 Explorer model years. These complaints report 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 70,000 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 46
- 31% of 148
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 70,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Ford Explorer electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 4, 2007, latest Jan 10, 2024.
Electrical System recalls for the 2008 Ford Explorer
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Explorer model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Ford Explorer have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Ford Explorer, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.
- Which Ford Explorer year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2020 Ford Explorer has the most electrical complaints (230), compared with 46 for the 2008.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Ford Explorer?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Explorer is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.