Ford Explorer Complaints (1994)

1,207 consumer complaints on file.

#781021October 8, 1998
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER SEPARATED FROM THE REAR DOOR JUST AS THE OWNER WAS LIFTING THE DOOR OVERHEAD. THE DOOR CAME DOWN QUICKLY ON HER BACK, CAUSING SOME PAIN AND INJURY.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#828720October 8, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR ,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#780728October 6, 1998
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
REAR LIFT GATE SPRING ANCHOR BRACKET FAILS TO CLOSE LIFT GATE AND FALLS THE GATE FALLS ON PERSONS LOADING OR UNLOADING THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM TO REPAIR BROKEN BRACKETS WAS CONDUCTED BY FORD, BUT OWNERS BRACKET WAS NOT BROKEN DURING THE REPLACEMENT PERIOD.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#828515October 2, 1998
SUSPENSION
VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN IT REACHES 60 MPH OR MORE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REPAIRS WOULD BE MADE ONLY IF CHARGES ARE PICKED UP BY CONSUMER.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#541710September 26, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKES ROTORS, CALIPERS, SEALS ALSO THE RADIO WILL SAY ERROR AND SHUT OFF , YOU HAVE TO PULL THE FUSE AND REINSERT IT FOR IT TO WORK. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEP COMING ON WHEN WE WENT ON VACATION. POSSIBLE EMISSION CONTROL PROBLEM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#828118September 22, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH, THE CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE, AND WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED UP WITH SMOKE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO A COMPLETE STOP AND CUT OFF THE VEHICLE. CONTACT DEALER, THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#540011September 15, 1998
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
DOOR SLAMMED, WEDGING CYLINDER BETWEEN DOOR/BODY, BENDING DOOR ASSEMBLY. QCAW
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#541475September 15, 1998
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
BOTH REAR INSIDE DOOR LATCHES FAILED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#539947September 11, 1998
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
PISTON THAT SUPPORTS THE TAILGATE DETACHED FROM BODYWORK.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#827816September 10, 1998
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS THE LIFTGATE BROKE AWAY FROM THE FRAME ON THE RIGHT SIDE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#540634September 7, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
RADIO FAILED CONSTANTLY. ALSO BATTERY REPLACED
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#827535September 2, 1998
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
RECALL 95I007; THE REAR LIFTGATE CYLINDERS BROKE OFF AND FELL ON THE OCCUPANT, CAUSING INJURIES TO OCCUPANT. DEALER STATED THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN THE RECALL. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#827485September 1, 1998
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
PARKING BRAKE RELEASES, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#540385August 26, 1998
PARKING BRAKE
EMERGENCY BRAKE MALFUNCTION.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#542921August 19, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
EGR SENSOR/HOSE FAILED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#539023August 19, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
HEAD GASKET FAILED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#826669August 13, 1998
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE GAS CYLINDER ON RIGHT SIDE OF THE LIFTGATE IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE METAL. THE DEALER WILL NOT CORRECT FREE OF CHARGE. SAFETY CAMPAIGN SUBJECT INFLUNCED BY ODI. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#826621August 12, 1998
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
RECALL 95I-007.000. STRUCTURE HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER; WHILE LIFTING THE DOOR TO OPEN ALMOST UP, THE SUPPORT CYLINDER SNAPPED AND BROKE. THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE VIN# DOES NOT COMPLY TO RECALL. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#539798August 12, 1998
SUSPENSION
VEHICLE VIBRATES FROM BENEATH.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#825972July 29, 1998
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
WHILE DRIVING REARVIEW MIRROR WILL FALL OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS REAPPLIED GLUE TWICE, DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. CONSUMER REPORTED ALL THREE INCIDENCES TO DEALER. *AK *TT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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