1992 Ford EXPLORER NHTSA Investigations
Defect Investigations
The following investigations on the Ford EXPLORER have been announced by the ODI. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about investigations by the NHTSA.
Recent 1992 EXPLORER Investigations
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ENGINE COOLING FAN CRACKS Defect Investigation for the 1992 EXPLORER
Vehicle Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE94044 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on August 31 1994 and no recall was issued.
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AUTO TRANS PRNDL MISALIGN Defect Investigation for the 1992 EXPLORER
Vehicle Component: Power Train
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA93004 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on July 29 1994 and no recall was issued.
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AUTO TRANS.PRNDL MISALIGN Defect Investigation for the 1992 EXPLORER
Vehicle Component: Power Train
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE92078 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on January 29 1993 and no recall was issued.
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SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER Defect Investigation for the 1992 EXPLORER
Vehicle Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic*
Summary: 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.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA95018 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on April 02 1996 and there was a recall ordered: #96V024001
* This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER/BOOSTER SEPARATION Defect Investigation for the 1992 EXPLORER
Vehicle Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE95001 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on June 19 1995 and no recall was issued.
SPARE TIRE WINCH CABLE Defect Investigation for the 1992 EXPLORER
Vehicle Component: Structure
Summary: 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.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA00012 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on October 20 2000 and no recall was issued.
SPARE TIRE WINCH CABLE Defect Investigation for the 1992 EXPLORER
Vehicle Component: Structure
Summary: 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.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE99072 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on April 14 2000 and no recall was issued.
LIFTGATE SUPPORT BRACKET FAILURE Defect Investigation for the 1992 EXPLORER
Vehicle Component: Structure*
Summary: 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.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ99016 »
Status of Investigation: and there is a possible recall.
* This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
HEAVY LATERAL VIBRATION Defect Investigation for the 1992 EXPLORER
Vehicle Component: Structure
Summary: 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.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #DP98001 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on February 04 1998 and no recall was issued.
SUNROOF SHATTERING AND SEPARATION Defect Investigation for the 1992 EXPLORER
Vehicle Component: Structure*
Summary: Sunroof ("air roof") shattering and separation
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA97011 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on January 20 1998 and there was a recall ordered: #97V235000
* This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
SUNROOF (AIR ROOF) SHATTER Defect Investigation for the 1992 EXPLORER
Vehicle Component: Structure
Summary: The sunroof shattered or was blown off. In all but one case this occurred while driving.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96074 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on May 23 1997 and no recall was issued.
BLOWER ASSEMBLY FIRES Defect Investigation for the 1992 EXPLORER
Vehicle Component: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System
Summary: 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.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA99004 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on April 18 2000 and no recall was issued.
BLOWER ASSEMBLY FIRES Defect Investigation for the 1992 EXPLORER
Vehicle Component: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System
Summary:
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE98048 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on January 15 1999 and no recall was issued.
HEATER BLOWER ASSEMBLY FIRE Defect Investigation for the 1992 EXPLORER
Vehicle Component: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System
Summary: 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.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #DP98008 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on September 11 1998 and no recall was issued.