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1992 Ford Explorer

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 1992 Ford Explorer do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 609.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 34 of 633 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Tires. Review the 128 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 97 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 77 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

47 crash reports63 fire reports37 injury reports

Tires complaints

128 reports
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Mileage unknown · Sep 7, 2000
Tires

I WAS EXPERIENCING A WOBBLE--SIMILAR TO THAT WHEN A WHEEL IS OUT OF BALANCE--WHILE DRIVING ON A TRIP TO CALIFORNIA. I STOPPED AND LOOKED AT THE TIRES. THERE WAS A "BUBBLE" IN THE TREAD OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE AND ITS SIDEWALL WAS PULLING OUT. I HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED AT A LOCAL TIRE STORE. THE TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT, BUT IT WA…

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I WAS EXPERIENCING A WOBBLE--SIMILAR TO THAT WHEN A WHEEL IS OUT OF BALANCE--WHILE DRIVING ON A TRIP TO CALIFORNIA. I STOPPED AND LOOKED AT THE TIRES. THERE WAS A "BUBBLE" IN THE TREAD OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE AND ITS SIDEWALL WAS PULLING OUT. I HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED AT A LOCAL TIRE STORE. THE TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT, BUT IT WAS FAILING. I DO NOT HAVE THE TIRES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

NHTSA ODI #730601

Mileage unknown · Sep 6, 2000
Tires

ALL TIRES HAVE VERY VISIBLE CRACKS ALONG THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF EACH TIRES. THE CRACKS APPEAR TO BE GETTING WIDER - NOW IT IS POSSIBLE TO STICK A THUMB NAIL IN SOME LOCATIONS. FOLLOWED THE RECALL PROCEDURE BUT THE EARLIEST THAT I CAN GET REPLACEMENT TIRES IS 7 WEEKS (FROM 9/1) AND EVEN THEN I WAS #100. THESE TIRES APPEAR EXTREM…

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ALL TIRES HAVE VERY VISIBLE CRACKS ALONG THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF EACH TIRES. THE CRACKS APPEAR TO BE GETTING WIDER - NOW IT IS POSSIBLE TO STICK A THUMB NAIL IN SOME LOCATIONS. FOLLOWED THE RECALL PROCEDURE BUT THE EARLIEST THAT I CAN GET REPLACEMENT TIRES IS 7 WEEKS (FROM 9/1) AND EVEN THEN I WAS #100. THESE TIRES APPEAR EXTREMELY DANGEROUS BUT I AM FORCED TO USE THIS VEHICLE TO DRIVE TO WORK - 36 HIGHWAY MILES EACH WAY! WHAT AM I TO DO? *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P23575R15 )

NHTSA ODI #730456

Mileage unknown · Sep 6, 2000
TiresCrash

SEPTEMBER 1, 2000 AT 2:45AM, MY SON WAS DRIVING MY EXPLORER. THE FRONT LEFT TIRE BLEW, HE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AT 40MPH ON A +5% DOWNHILL GRADE,EXPLORER TOTALLED AND SON SURVIVED. I ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT FIRESTONE AND FORD ON 9.1.00 AND AS OF TODAY'S DATE, HAVE HAD NO COOPERATION FROM EITHER COMPANY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE…

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2000 AT 2:45AM, MY SON WAS DRIVING MY EXPLORER. THE FRONT LEFT TIRE BLEW, HE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AT 40MPH ON A +5% DOWNHILL GRADE,EXPLORER TOTALLED AND SON SURVIVED. I ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT FIRESTONE AND FORD ON 9.1.00 AND AS OF TODAY'S DATE, HAVE HAD NO COOPERATION FROM EITHER COMPANY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

NHTSA ODI #730455

Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 2000
Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON HIGHWAY AND FRONT TIRE STARTED TO WOBBLE AND SHAKE. LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE RIM. THE FIRESTONE #ATX. *AK

NHTSA ODI #869603

Mileage unknown · Sep 4, 2000
Tires

ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON JUNE 7, 1997 APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES SOUTH OF MONTGOMERY, AL. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND I TRAILED HER IN MY EXPLORER. THE TIRE ON THE RIGHT REAR OF HER EXPLORER SEPARATED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AND THEN LEAVE THE HIGHWAY. IT OVERTURNED AS IT SLID DOWN AN INCLINE. THE VEHICLE THEN FLIPPED…

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ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON JUNE 7, 1997 APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES SOUTH OF MONTGOMERY, AL. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND I TRAILED HER IN MY EXPLORER. THE TIRE ON THE RIGHT REAR OF HER EXPLORER SEPARATED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AND THEN LEAVE THE HIGHWAY. IT OVERTURNED AS IT SLID DOWN AN INCLINE. THE VEHICLE THEN FLIPPED RIGHT SIDE UP AND SLID INTO A FENCE POST. THE TIRE NEVER DEFLATED, BUT ALL OF THE STEEL BELT WAS GONE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED BY SOUTHERN UNITED FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. IT WAS REPLACED BY A 1997 FORD EXPLORER.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

NHTSA ODI #730109

Mileage unknown · Sep 3, 2000
Tires

BRAND NEW CAR. TREAD SEPARATED AND CAME OFF BEFORE SECOND TANK OF GAS EVER USED IN CAR. FORTUNATELY IT WAS A REAR TIRE. WIFE DRIVING ON I-17 WITH INFANT IN CAR SEAT. FIRESTONE DEALER WAS A JERK. CLAIMED MY WIFE HAD RUN OVER SOMETHING. SALESMAN WE BOUGHT CAR FROM INTERVENED AND GOT US A NEW TIRE. TIRES WORE UNEVENLY ON THA…

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BRAND NEW CAR. TREAD SEPARATED AND CAME OFF BEFORE SECOND TANK OF GAS EVER USED IN CAR. FORTUNATELY IT WAS A REAR TIRE. WIFE DRIVING ON I-17 WITH INFANT IN CAR SEAT. FIRESTONE DEALER WAS A JERK. CLAIMED MY WIFE HAD RUN OVER SOMETHING. SALESMAN WE BOUGHT CAR FROM INTERVENED AND GOT US A NEW TIRE. TIRES WORE UNEVENLY ON THAT EXPLORER AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 35,000 OR SO IN SPITE OF CONSCIENTIOUS ROTATION. REPLACEMENT TIRES MADE 55,000 WITH NO ROTATION - THEY WERE PATHFINDER RADIAL ATRS. BOUGHT NEW EXPLORER IN NOV, 1997. TIRES ON IT WERE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS. THEY WORE UNEVENLY, DISHED OUT, AND I HAD TO REPLACE THEM A YEAR AGO AT 33,000 MILES. ONE HAD PARTIALLY SEPARATED TREAD WHEN WE TOOK THEM OFF. WE BOUGHT MICHELINS. ON BOTH EXPLORERS, WE BOUGHT REPLACEMENT TIRES FROM REPUTABLE DEALERS. AT TIME OF REPLACEMENT, BOTH THOSE DEALERS CARRIED FIRESTONE WILDERNESS ATRS. I DON'T THINK EITHER DEALER WOULD HAVE STOCKED BAD TIRES, ALTHOUGH CLEARLY THE ORIGINAL TIRES FURNISHED ON BOTH EXPLORERS WERE AWFUL TIRES. I HOPE THAT YOU FOLKS ARE CHECKING INTO THE POSSIBILITY THAT TWO DIFFERENT TIRES WERE MADE UNDER THE SAME NAME - A CHEAP ONE FOR THE FORD ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MONOPOLY AND A BETTER ONE FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRE MARKET WHERE THERE WAS TRUE COMPETITION.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 15 INCH )

NHTSA ODI #730035

Mileage unknown · Sep 1, 2000
Tires

PURCHASED VEHICLE WAS 1 YR OLD WITH 12000 MILES. THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE LASTED UNTIL 95000 MILES WAS ON THE VEHICLE. AT 95000 MILES THE FRONT LEFT TIRE (FIRESTONE FR680; P225/70R15 M+S)WARPED (THE BELTS SEPARATED). I WAS PLEASED THE THE LIFETIME OF THE TIRES; THEREFORE, I REPLACED THEM WITH THE SAME TIRES. AT 152,000 MILE…

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PURCHASED VEHICLE WAS 1 YR OLD WITH 12000 MILES. THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE LASTED UNTIL 95000 MILES WAS ON THE VEHICLE. AT 95000 MILES THE FRONT LEFT TIRE (FIRESTONE FR680; P225/70R15 M+S)WARPED (THE BELTS SEPARATED). I WAS PLEASED THE THE LIFETIME OF THE TIRES; THEREFORE, I REPLACED THEM WITH THE SAME TIRES. AT 152,000 MILES, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WARPED (BELT SEPARATION). I REPLACED THAT TIRE (DOT HYUU F6A 047)TODAY (1 SEP 2000). HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THESE TIRES? THEY WERE NOT PART OF THE RECALL; THEREFORE, NO REIMBURSEMENT WAS APPLICABLE.( DOT NUMBER: HYUUF6A047 TIRE SIZE: P225/70R15 )

NHTSA ODI #729897

Mileage unknown · Sep 1, 2000
Tires

WHILE PICKING UP SPEED FROM A HIGH CLEARANCE DIRT ROAD TO A 2 LANE PAVED ROAD CONSUMER FELT THE CAR VIBRAING INTENSLY SLOWED DOWN,PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR FIRESTONE ATX (P235/75R15) TIRE COMPLETELY SHREDDED WITH THE TREAD PULLED AWAY COMPLETELY. NLM

NHTSA ODI #554276

Mileage unknown · Aug 26, 2000
Tires

TREAD SEPARATION AT 6 PM EAST OF DAVIS CA ON I 80 CAUSED DAMAGE TO WHEEL WELL AND LEFT REAR QUARTER PANNEL.SON WHO WAS GOING 60MPH IN SLOW LANE WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL.( DOT NUMBER: UNKNOWN TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

NHTSA ODI #729220

Mileage unknown · Aug 26, 2000
Tires

A 1.5FT PIECE OF TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE AS I WAS DRIVING ON I 5 NORTH OF LOS ANGELES. THIS SEPARATION CAUSED A LOUD POUNDING. I WAS ABLE TO REACH THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND I INVESTIGATED THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. THE LEFT REAR TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED AND THE 1.5 FT TREAD THAT STILL ATTACHED TO THE TIRE WAS ABOUT …

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A 1.5FT PIECE OF TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE AS I WAS DRIVING ON I 5 NORTH OF LOS ANGELES. THIS SEPARATION CAUSED A LOUD POUNDING. I WAS ABLE TO REACH THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND I INVESTIGATED THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. THE LEFT REAR TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED AND THE 1.5 FT TREAD THAT STILL ATTACHED TO THE TIRE WAS ABOUT 4 TO 5 INCHES WIDE. BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO STOP, THE PIECE OF TREAD HAD DAMAGED TO REAR QUARTER PANAL AND MOLDING AND ALSO KNOCKED OFF THE MUD GUARD. EVEN THOUGH THE TIRES HAD 58000 MILES OF USE, THERE WAS PLENTY OF TREAD LEFT FOR SAME DRIVING.( DOT NUMBER: W2UU IMX TIRE SIZE: P225/70R15 )

NHTSA ODI #729188

Official recalls

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97V235001 · Structure:body:roof And Pillars

Dec 18, 1997

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: UNEXPECTED SEPARATION OF THE SUNROOF GLASS PANEL COULD POSSIBLY DISTRACT THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN INSTRUCTION BOOKLET WHICH THOROUGHLY OUTLINES, WITH ILLUSTRATIONS, THE PROPER PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL, STORAGE, AND REINSTALLATION OF THE SUNROOF'S GLASS PANEL. A WARNING LABEL FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE SUNROOF'S LATCH KNOB WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO THE OWNERS.

97V083000 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices

May 5, 1997

A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION CAN OCCUR IN THE REMOTE POWER MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT BOARD AS A RESULT OF A SEPARATED PART OF THE CONTACT ASSEMBLY BRIDGING THE SWITCH POSITIVE BATTERY PAD AND ADJACENT CHASSIS GROUND PAD.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE CURRENT CAN OVERHEAT THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND OTHER PLASTIC AND ELASTOMERIC COMPONENTS OF THE SWITCH ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN SMOKE OR FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IN-LINE 10 AMP FUSE IN THE POSITIVE BATTERY FEED TO THE REMOTE POWER MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH ASSEMBLY.

96V024001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic

Feb 5, 1996

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VACUUM BOOSTER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PREVENTING THE SERVICE BRAKES FROM ACTIVATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.

95V164001 · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut

Aug 25, 1995

THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: WITH A BROKEN BRACKET WELD, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE LIFTGATE BRACKET TO GRADUALLY BEND INWARD ALLOWING THE LIFT CYLINDERBALL STUD TO DISENGAGE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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EA00012 · Spare Tire Winch Cable

Opened Apr 14, 2000 · Closed Oct 20, 2000

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure

There is no summary currently available

PE99072 · Spare Tire Winch Cable

Opened Nov 30, 1999 · Closed Apr 14, 2000

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure

FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE 1991 MODEL YEAR PRODUCTION UNTIL THE MIDDLE OF THE 1994 MODEL YEAR PRODUCTION, FORD USED A GALVANIZED STEEL CABLE TO LIFT AND HOLD IN STORED POSITION, THE EXPLORER SPARE TIRE.ON MAY 19, 1994, BASED ON THE RESULTS OF FORD DURABILITY TESTING , FORD CHANGED TO A 4.00MM STAINLESS STEEL CABLE.THERE HAVE BEEN OVER 100 INCIDENTS IN WHICH THE ORIGINAL GALVANIZED STEEL CABLE FAILED ALLOWING THE SPARE TIRE TO DROP FROM ITS REAR STORAGE WELL.ONE OF THESE INCIDENTS CAUSED A FOLLOWING VEHICLE TO BE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND ON SIX OTHER OCCASIONS THE WHEEL MADE CONTACT WITH FOLLOWING VEHICLES, RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE.

RQ99016 · Liftgate Support Bracket Failure

Opened Jul 29, 1999 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Structure

SUMMARY:ON AUGUST 22, 1995, FORD CONDUCTED SAFETY RECALL, 95V-164, ON 1992 AND 1993 MODEL YEAR EXPLORER DUE TO LIFTGATE FAILURES.THE REAR LIFTGATE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER BRACKET CAN BECOME UNATTACHED ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO SUDDENLY DROP.THE RECALL REMEDY WAS TO INSTALL REINFORCEMENTS ON THE BRACKETS.FORD ALSO INITIATED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN IN OCTOBER 1995, FOR 1991-1995 MODEL YEAR EXPLORER VEHICLES WHICH WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, TO INSTALL REINFORCEMENTS ON THOSE BRACKET THAT WERE FOUND TO BE LOOSE OR DETACHED.THIS CAMPAIGN ENDED IN OCTOBER 1996. SINCE NOVEMBER 1996, ODI HAS RECEIVED 51 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING LIFTGATE FAILURES CAUSED BY THE BRACKET SEPARATION, OF WHICH 19 REPORTED THE LIFTGATE STRUCK THE OCCUPANT CAUSING 12 INJURIES.ONE COMPLAINT WAS ON 1992 MODEL YEAR VEHICLE, THREE COMPLAINTS WERE ON 1993 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES, AND 47 COMPLAINTS WERE ON 1994 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. THIS RQ IS TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM EXPERIENCE AND THE SCOPE OF SAFETY RECALL 95V-164.FORD AND MAZDA ARE CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN UNDER RECALL NUMBER 99V-310.001/.002.

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Structure

SUMMARY:ON AUGUST 22, 1995, FORD CONDUCTED SAFETY RECALL, 95V-164, ON 1992 AND 1993 MODEL YEAR EXPLORER DUE TO LIFTGATE FAILURES.THE REAR LIFTGATE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER BRACKET CAN BECOME UNATTACHED ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO SUDDENLY DROP.THE RECALL REMEDY WAS TO INSTALL REINFORCEMENTS ON THE BRACKETS.FORD ALSO INITIATED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN IN OCTOBER 1995, FOR 1991-1995 MODEL YEAR EXPLORER VEHICLES WHICH WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, TO INSTALL REINFORCEMENTS ON THOSE BRACKET THAT WERE FOUND TO BE LOOSE OR DETACHED.THIS CAMPAIGN ENDED IN OCTOBER 1996. SINCE NOVEMBER 1996, ODI HAS RECEIVED 51 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING LIFTGATE FAILURES CAUSED BY THE BRACKET SEPARATION, OF WHICH 19 REPORTED THE LIFTGATE STRUCK THE OCCUPANT CAUSING 12 INJURIES.ONE COMPLAINT WAS ON 1992 MODEL YEAR VEHICLE, THREE COMPLAINTS WERE ON 1993 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES, AND 47 COMPLAINTS WERE ON 1994 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. THIS RQ IS TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM EXPERIENCE AND THE SCOPE OF SAFETY RECALL 95V-164.FORD AND MAZDA ARE CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN UNDER RECALL NUMBER 99V-310.001/.002.

Structure

SUMMARY:ON AUGUST 22, 1995, FORD CONDUCTED SAFETY RECALL, 95V-164, ON 1992 AND 1993 MODEL YEAR EXPLORER DUE TO LIFTGATE FAILURES.THE REAR LIFTGATE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER BRACKET CAN BECOME UNATTACHED ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO SUDDENLY DROP.THE RECALL REMEDY WAS TO INSTALL REINFORCEMENTS ON THE BRACKETS.FORD ALSO INITIATED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN IN OCTOBER 1995, FOR 1991-1995 MODEL YEAR EXPLORER VEHICLES WHICH WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, TO INSTALL REINFORCEMENTS ON THOSE BRACKET THAT WERE FOUND TO BE LOOSE OR DETACHED.THIS CAMPAIGN ENDED IN OCTOBER 1996. SINCE NOVEMBER 1996, ODI HAS RECEIVED 51 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING LIFTGATE FAILURES CAUSED BY THE BRACKET SEPARATION, OF WHICH 19 REPORTED THE LIFTGATE STRUCK THE OCCUPANT CAUSING 12 INJURIES.ONE COMPLAINT WAS ON 1992 MODEL YEAR VEHICLE, THREE COMPLAINTS WERE ON 1993 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES, AND 47 COMPLAINTS WERE ON 1994 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. THIS RQ IS TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM EXPERIENCE AND THE SCOPE OF SAFETY RECALL 95V-164.FORD AND MAZDA ARE CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN UNDER RECALL NUMBER 99V-310.001/.002.

EA99004 · Blower Assembly Fires

Opened Jan 15, 1999 · Closed Apr 18, 2000

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System

BASED ON THE RELATIVELY LOW FAILURE FREQUENCY MEASURED OVER AN EXTENDED EXPOSURE TIME AND THE FACT THAT THE GREAT MAJOITY OF INCIDENTS ARE CONFINED WITHIN THE BLOWER HOUSING, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHE ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.

DP98008 · Heater Blower Assembly Fire

Opened Sep 4, 1998 · Closed Sep 11, 1998

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System

There is no summary currently available

PE98048 · Blower Assembly Fires

Opened Sep 4, 1998 · Closed Jan 15, 1999

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System

There is no summary currently available

DP98001 · Heavy Lateral Vibration

Opened Jan 6, 1998 · Closed Feb 4, 1998

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure

NHTSA WAS PETITIONED TO COMMENCE A DEFECT INVESTIGATION OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ON JANUARY 6, 1998.THE PETITION ALLEGES THAT EARLY MODEL FORD EXPLORER SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES DEVELOP HEAVY LATERAL VIBRATIONS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH AND WHEN ENCOUNTERING BUMPS AT LOW SPEEDS.THE PETITION FURTHER ALLEGES THAT THESE VIBRATIONS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.THE ANALYSIS OF THE PETITION IS PRESENTED IN THE ATTACHED NOTICE WHICH IS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER.

EA97011 · Sunroof Shattering And Separation

Opened May 23, 1997 · Closed Jan 20, 1998

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure

There is no summary currently available

Additional source detail variants (2)

Structure

There is no summary currently available

Structure

There is no summary currently available

PE96074 · Sunroof (air Roof) Shatter

Opened Dec 17, 1996 · Closed May 23, 1997

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure

THE SUNROOF SHATTERED OR WAS BLOWN OFF.IN ALL BUT ONE CASE THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING.

EA95018 · Separation Of Master Cylinder

Opened Jun 19, 1995 · Closed Apr 2, 1996

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI WILL REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI WILL REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI WILL REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED.

PE95001 · Brake Master Cylinder/booster Separation

Opened Jan 3, 1995 · Closed Jun 19, 1995

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

There is no summary currently available

PE94044 · Engine Cooling Fan Cracks

Opened Jun 10, 1994 · Closed Aug 31, 1994

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling

There is no summary currently available

EA93004 · Auto Trans Prndl Misalign

Opened Jan 29, 1993 · Closed Jul 29, 1994

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train

There is no summary currently available

PE92078 · Auto Trans.prndl Misalign

Opened Sep 9, 1992 · Closed Jan 29, 1993

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train

There is no summary currently available

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