1991 Ford Explorer recalls
The 1991 Ford Explorer is affected by 8 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
At a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 8
- Most recent
- December 18, 1997
Source: NHTSA recall records
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Part | Problem | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97V-235 | December 18, 1997 | Structure (body, roof and pillars) | Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with factory installed sunroof. The sunroof glass panel assembly can separate while the vehicle is moving due to incorrect hinge engagement. This was caused by improper sunroof installation of the glass panel. | 185,000 |
| 96V-024 | February 5, 1996 | Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist, hydraulic) | The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location. | 108,000 |
| 92V-113 | August 17, 1992 | Seat belts (front, buckle assembly) | The rigid mounted safety belt buckles are defective in three ways. First, a fastened safety belt buckle will not unlatch when the release button is depressed. This results from interference between the buckle ejector finger and the buckle tongue window. The second defect is the safety belt buckle may not latch. The… | 565,000 |
| 91V-189 | November 4, 1991 | Power train (automatic transmission) | When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear. | 792,000 |
| 91V-026 | February 12, 1991 | Structure (body, bumpers) | Rear bumper reinforcement may be subject to fatigue cracking under extended trailer tow service when using a bumper-mounted trailer hitch ball. | 220,000 |
| 91V-024 | February 11, 1991 | Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly) | The front heat shield may contact the front of the plastic fuel tank, causing cuts or other damage to the extent of penetration. | 25,000 |
| 91V-025 | February 11, 1991 | Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly) | The hot plate weld which attaches the vapor vent valve carrier to the top of the plastic fuel tank may partially fracture, allowing vapor of fuel to escape from the top of the tank. | 18,000 |
| 90V-098 | May 21, 1990 | Visibility (sun/moon roof assembly) | If sunroof glass is removed and reinstalled by vehicle operator, hinge assemblies can be accidentally improperly mated. | 2,500 |