1999 ford explorer - smoke

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Jan 9, 2004 | 01:18 PM

lunat

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1999 ford explorer - smoke

Hi, has anyone else had a problem with gray smoke coming out of the hazard light button on their 1999 Ford explorer?

Jan 9, 2004 | 05:43 PM

98rangerstep

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Well...looks like you have a problem.

. Post this in the Explorer forum and they would be able to help you better than a bunch of us yayhoos here.

Apr 20, 2005 | 05:23 PM

Gomerz

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smoke from hazard light

My 1999 Ford Explorer occasionally streams a bit of smoke that escapes through the hazard lights. This only seems to happen on hot days and when I have my turn signal hit left. Some times my left turn signal gets stuck and doesn't make the blinking noise. My brothers 1999 Explorer also started to smoke from the exact same place. I took it to the dealership and they took apart the steering column and said they could not find anything wrong. It only smokes on really hot days when my Explorer has been sitting outside.

Any Suggestions?

Apr 20, 2005 | 05:40 PM

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Apr 20, 2005 | 06:31 PM

marragtop

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Gray somke sounds like an electrical problem and should be fixed. If 2 of you have had the same problem, then hopefully there are others on the forum familiar with the problem. I would not ignore the problem.

Apr 20, 2005 | 08:15 PM

dogman

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The multi-switch is going bad also known as a turn signal switch it's not a big deal mine did and it still works. But it should be replaced.

Apr 21, 2005 | 07:25 AM

mason

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Definitely the multi-function switch in the steering column. I think you can get them for about $50. There might have been a recall on this. Check with your dealer. If you replace it yourself be sure to disconnect the battery to prevent unintentional air bag deployment.

Mason