1991 Ford Explorer recalls
There are 8 safety recalls on record for the 1991 Ford Explorer, covering 1,915,500 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Structure: body: roof and pillars
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 97V235001 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 96V024001 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- The rigid mounted safety belt buckles are defective in three ways. First, a fastened safety belt buckle will not unlatch when the release button is depressed. This results from interference between the buckle ejector finger and the buckle tongue window. The second defect is the safety belt buckle may not latch. The third possible defect is that the tongue may be retained by the buckle, but it may not be latched sufficiently to provide occupant protection.
- Risk
- An insufficiently latched or unlatched safety beltincreases the risk of injury to seat occupants in the event of a sudden stop oraccident. If the safety belt buckle will not unlatch, it will not allow theoccupant to get out of the vehicle in an emergency situation.
- Remedy
- Ford will replace the rigid mounted safety belt buckles with end release safety belt buckles designed to prevent latch problems.
Recall number 92V113000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.
- Risk
- Driver may believe the vehicle is safely engaged in parkwhen the gear is not truly engaged. This can lead to the vehicle jumping out ofgear unintentionally, vehicle rollaway when parked on a sloped surface, andinadvertent motion when the vehicle is started. All of these conditions canresult in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.
Recall number 91V189000 · Recall details
Structure: body: bumpers
- What is wrong
- Rear bumper reinforcement may be subject to fatigue cracking under extended trailer tow service when using a bumper-mounted trailer hitch ball.
- Risk
- Under extreme conditions, bumper could separate from thevehicle when using a bumper mounted trailer hitch ball.
- Remedy
- Install two brackets to reinforce the bumper.
Recall number 91V026000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- The front heat shield may contact the front of the plastic fuel tank, causing cuts or other damage to the extent of penetration.
- Risk
- This penetration of the fuel tank causes vapors to escapeand possibly fuel to spill, which could catch fire in the presence of anignition source.
- Remedy
- Relocate the heat shield; inspect and replace damaged fuel fuel tanks.
Recall number 91V024000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- The hot plate weld which attaches the vapor vent valve carrier to the top of the plastic fuel tank may partially fracture, allowing vapor of fuel to escape from the top of the tank.
- Risk
- The escaped vapor or leaked fuel could cause a fire inthe presence of a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Fuel tank will be removed and inspected for weld integrity. Fuel tanks with inadequate welds will be replaced.
Recall number 91V025000 · Recall details
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- If sunroof glass is removed and reinstalled by vehicle operator, hinge assemblies can be accidentally improperly mated.
- Risk
- Sunroof could detach from the vehicle while being driven,creating a risk to following vehicles or people in the vicinity, or to vehicleoccupants if the glass should fall into the cabin.
- Remedy
- Install revised sunroof hinges that will adequately retain sunroof assembly.
Recall number 90V098000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1991 Ford Explorer recalls
How do I check if my 1991 Ford Explorer has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1991 Ford Explorer have?
8, covering structure, service brakes, hydraulic and seat belts.
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