1996 Ford Explorer NHTSA Investigations
NHTSA Explorer 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 1996 Explorer Investigations
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ELECTRICAL FIRE IN CENTER CONSOLE Defect Investigation for the 1996 Explorer
Vehicle Component: Electrical System
Summary: Allegedly, electrical fires originating in the center console while the vehicles were parked or being driven.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE97010 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on September 04 1997 and no recall was issued.
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ACCELERATOR PEDAL Defect Investigation for the 1996 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 #PE99068 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on March 09 2000 and no recall was issued.
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FRONT SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR LINK Defect Investigation for the 1996 Explorer
Vehicle Component: Suspension
Summary: Alleged that one or both front stabilizer bar links break, contributing to vehicle oversteer and excessive suspension travel
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE00039 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on November 30 2000 and there was a recall ordered: #00V402000