1991 Ford Explorer electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 62 complaints for the 1991 Ford Explorer, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 62 8% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 38
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 38 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owned a 1991 ford explorer. While driving 40 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the instrument panel. The vehicle failed to restart. She managed to maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder and left to call for help. Upon returning to the vehicle, it was consumed in flames. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The failure and current mileages were over 100,000.
Other problems reported for the 1991 Ford Explorer
- Brakes 151 complaints
- Tires 113 complaints
- Transmission 49 complaints
- Engine 48 complaints
- Suspension 36 complaints
- Body & structure 35 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 33 complaints
- Cruise control 31 complaints