1996 Ford Explorer recalls
The 1996 Ford Explorer is affected by 6 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
At a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 6
- Most recent
- October 13, 2009
Source: NHTSA recall records
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Part | Problem | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09V-399 | October 13, 2009 | Vehicle speed control | Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed… | 4,500,000 |
| 00V-402 | November 28, 2000 | Suspension | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Under certain conditions, a front sway bar link can fracture. | 810,000 |
| 97V-137 | August 19, 1997 | Structure (body, hatchback/liftgate, support device/strut) | Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. The liftgate assist gas cylinder bracket on the right hand bodyside outer panel was incorrectly welded. | 2,200 |
| 97V-074 | April 30, 1997 | Vehicle speed control | Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0l engines originally sold or currently registered in the states of alaska, idaho, iowa, maine, michigan (upper peninsula only), minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming.… | 23,000 |
| 96V-161 | August 29, 1996 | Equipment (other, labels) | The certification labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations. This does not comply with fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." | 134,770 |
| 96V-070 | April 22, 1996 | Latches/locks/linkages (doors, latch) | When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components." | 73,500 |