1992 Ford Explorer visibility problems

46 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 46
of this car's complaints: 7%
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Sun/moon roof assembly
18
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
12
Rearview mirrors/devices
4
Windshield
3
Rearview mirrors/devices: interior
2
Glass, side/rear
2
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element
2
Rear window wiper/washer
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Explorer visibility problems in other years

Related recalls

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devicesReported May 5, 1997 · 610,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 97V083000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Blower assembly firesOpened January 15, 1999, closed April 18, 2000

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 the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take furthe action if warranted by the circumstances.

EA99004

Heater blower assembly fireOpened September 4, 1998, closed September 11, 1998

There is no summary currently available

DP98008

Blower assembly firesOpened September 4, 1998, closed January 15, 1999

There is no summary currently available

PE98048

What 1992 Ford Explorer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 24, 2008 · Visibility · FL

Started up vehicle in morning, rear wiper came on automatically and could not shut it off. Had to remove wiper as it could not be stopped.

Filed Jan 24, 2008 · Visibility · FL

Driving down the road, smoke started pouring from the air vents. Could find no source for the smoke. Afterwards, only fan speed that works is high.

Filed Aug 26, 2004 · Visibility · 125,000 miles · MS · fire

1992, ford, explorer caught on fire at control panel on drivers side door while vehicle was parked in the yard. Damage to control panel, and interior door panel (melted) possible recall issue. Ford showing all recall work performed on vehicle. Cannot get resolution with local dealer or ford.

Filed Mar 28, 2004 · Visibility · NY · fire

The rear view mirrors on the exterior of my 1992 ford explorer don't work. There was a recall for the 1992 ford explorer for the same. This problem and according to the information on the federal safety agency website, my problem is identical. However, ford says that my vehicle, VIN [xxx] was not included in the recall. I believe that my vehicle should have been included in the recall and I want ford to fix this safety problem free of charge to me. Please advise me. Thank you. *jb updated 07/30/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Aug 2, 2003 · Visibility · 98,000 miles · PA · fire

I have a 1992 ford explorer, am a single mother of 2 and on friday august 1,2003 when driving on a bypass smoke poured out of my mirror adjusting panel on the drivers door. Had to immediatley pulled off road because of smoke and fear of car igniting. Door panel melted slightly, and rear mirror motor and panel burned up.

Filed Dec 10, 2002 · Visibility · PA · fire

Consumer states while driving vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Consumer suspects fire may have been caused by defective heater blower assembly. Ts

Filed Dec 10, 2002 · Visibility · CO

Upon entering vehicle there was an intense burning smell, consumer states' both rear view mirrors were inoperative and completely out of alignment, mirrors were pointing towards sky. Dealer was contacted, and there is a recall for power mirror 97 v 083 000 but consumers vehicle was not affected. Consumer feels some of the wires must have melted. Please provide any further information. Ts

Filed May 20, 2002 · Visibility · IN · fire

Vehicle had been parked for 3-4 hours when a fire broke out. Fire department determined fire was caused by heater box. Vehicle was totalled.

Filed Aug 28, 2001 · Visibility · MS

Sunroof blew off while driving in june of 2000, replaced by consumer. This happened again on 27 aug 2000, speed unknown. No injuries.

Filed Jul 13, 2001 · Visibility · FL · fire

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Questions about the 1992 Ford Explorer visibility

Does the 1992 Ford Explorer have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 46 complaints about the visibility of the 1992 Ford Explorer, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1992 Ford Explorer visibility problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Ford Explorer visibility?

Yes, 1 recall: 97V083000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford Explorer have the most visibility problems?

The Ford Explorer model years with the most visibility complaints are 1999 (216 complaints), 2002 (138 complaints) and 2004 (112 complaints).