1995 Ford Explorer problems

What is wrong

Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

Risk

A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.

Recall number 09V399000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Under certain conditions, a front sway bar link can fracture.

Risk

Vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both the left and right front sway bar links.

Recall number 00V402000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.

Risk

With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ball stud to disengage, unexpectedly allowing the liftgate to fall from an open position.

Remedy

Dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. Depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.

Recall number 99V310001 · Recall details

What is wrong

In some of the vehicles, brake tubes were misrouted between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit and results in exceeding the allowable stopping distances as required by fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems." in addition, seals within the master cylinder could be abraded by this condition over time resulting in an internal leak and a further reduction in brake performance.

Risk

Consequence of non-compliance: stopping distances could be longer than intended resulting in increased potential for a vehicle accident.

Remedy

Dealers will reroute the brake tubes.

Recall number 95V052000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The inner tie rod assemblies were improperly manufactured and can fracture causing shaking or shimmy at low speeds.

Risk

This condition can cause the wheel on the side with the broken tie rod to tuck inward or outward and slide resulting in an increased potential for a vehicle accident.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the inner tie rods and replace the suspect tie rods.

Recall number 95V053000 · Recall details

Odi received 18 consumer complaints and ford identified another four reports associated with the alleged defect.most of the complaints indicate inability to latch the driver seat belt buckle caused by a broken latch release spring.none of these 22 reports resulted in any injuries or crashes.no complaints have been received in the past 6 months.ford conducted life-cycle testing on 6 field sample buckle assemblies.the results of that testing demonstrated that the tested buckle assemblies could be expected to operate properly beyond the expected life of the vehicle.based on the limited number of reports and complaints received, and a declining complaint trend, this investigation is closed.a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect exist does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see additional information

EA02011

PE02007

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PE00039

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PE99068

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.ford and mazda are conducting a safety recall campaign under recall number 99v‑310.001/.002.

RQ99016

This investigation revealed that console fires in the subject vehicles most often occurred while vehicles equipped with the lamp outage module (lom), which is part of the message center, were towing a trailer and which had been modified by adding an aftermarket trailer wiring harness into the vehicle's taillight circuits.the owner's manual states never and more than other trailer light bulb to one circuit however trailers frequently contain several bulbs.the resulting excess current passing through the lom could cause it to overheat resulting in a fire.proper aftermarket installation of trailer wiring requires the use of a bypass module, which obtains power for the trailer lights directly from the battery rather than from the vehicle's tail light and stop lamp circuits, or the use of the manufacturer's wiring harness.in a letter dated september 2, 1997, ford notified odi that it intends to take action to preclude further incidents including issuing a technical service bulletin to its dealers, notifying trailer rental associations and agencies where known, and advising owners by letter of the proper method for connection of trailer tow wiring on the subject vehicles.there was no defect trend in the subject vehicles identified as a result of this investigation, and further expenditure of agency resources is not warranted to continue the investigation.

PE97010