NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE94044 There is no summary currently available
Engine And Engine Cooling
no recall issued
1992 FORD EXPLORER -- Investigation was initiated on June 10 1994. Closed on August 31 1994. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE94044 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA93004 There is no summary currently available
Power Train
no recall issued
1992 FORD EXPLORER -- Investigation was initiated on January 29 1993. Closed on July 29 1994. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA93004 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE92078 There is no summary currently available
Power Train
no recall issued
1992 FORD EXPLORER -- Investigation was initiated on September 09 1992. Closed on January 29 1993. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE92078 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA95018 Stress corrosion cracking (scc) occurs in studs used to secure brake master cyinder to power brake booster.due to scc, the studs fracture and master cylinder separates from booster.this results in sudden, unforeseen, and complete loss of braking.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic**
Recall #96V024001
** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
1992 FORD EXPLORER -- Stress corrosion cracking (scc) occurs in studs used to secure brake master cyinder to power brake booster. Due to scc, the studs fracture and master cylinder separates from booster. This results in sudden, unforeseen, and complete loss of braking.
Investigation was initiated on June 19 1995. Closed on April 02 1996. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA95018 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE95001 There is no summary currently available
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
no recall issued
1992 FORD EXPLORER -- Investigation was initiated on January 03 1995. Closed on June 19 1995. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE95001 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA00012 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 failedallowing 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.
Structure
no recall issued
1992 FORD EXPLORER -- 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. Investigation was initiated on April 14 2000. Closed on October 20 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA00012 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE99072 ODI received 18 complaint alleging that the winch cable, that lifts and retains the spare tire under the rear of the vehicle, fails while the vehicle is underway.this results in the spare wheel dropping onto the roadway.
Structure
no recall issued
1992 FORD EXPLORER -- ODI received 18 complaint alleging that the winch cable, that lifts and retains the spare tire under the rear of the vehicle, fails while the vehicle is underway. This results in the spare wheel dropping onto the roadway. Investigation was initiated on November 30 1999. Closed on April 14 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE99072 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ99016 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.
Structure**
possible recall
** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1992 FORD EXPLORER -- 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.
Investigation was initiated on July 29 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ99016 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #DP98001 The petition alleges that early model Ford explores 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.
Structure
no recall issued
1992 FORD EXPLORER -- The petition alleges that early model Ford explores 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. Investigation was initiated on January 06 1998. Closed on February 04 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #DP98001 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA97011 Sunroof ("air roof") shattering and separation
Structure**
Recall #97V235000
** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
1992 FORD EXPLORER -- Sunroof ("air roof") shattering and separation
Investigation was initiated on May 23 1997. Closed on January 20 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA97011 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE96074 The sunroof shattered or was blown off.in all but one case this occurred while driving.
Structure
no recall issued
1992 FORD EXPLORER -- The sunroof shattered or was blown off. In all but one case this occurred while driving. Investigation was initiated on December 17 1996. Closed on May 23 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96074 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA99004 Alleged that leaves, pine straw, or other foreign material may enter the blower assembly through the fresh air cowl and accumulate in the vicinity of the blower resistor assembly.. heat from the blower resistors may ignite the foreign material, causing a fire in the blower housing.
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System
no recall issued
1992 FORD EXPLORER -- Alleged that leaves, pine straw, or other foreign material may enter the blower assembly through the fresh air cowl and accumulate in the vicinity of the blower resistor assembly.. heat from the blower resistors may ignite the foreign material, causing a fire in the blower housing. Investigation was initiated on January 15 1999. Closed on April 18 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA99004 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE98048
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System
no recall issued
1992 FORD EXPLORER -- Investigation was initiated on September 04 1998. Closed on January 15 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE98048 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #DP98008 Alleges that certain Ford trucks and vans have a defective heater blower assembly allowing debris (leaves) to enter through the cowl grille and into the heatr system resulting in a fire saety hazard.
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System
no recall issued
1992 FORD EXPLORER -- Alleges that certain Ford trucks and vans have a defective heater blower assembly allowing debris (leaves) to enter through the cowl grille and into the heatr system resulting in a fire saety hazard. Investigation was initiated on September 04 1998. Closed on September 11 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #DP98008 »