Ford Explorer / 1991
1991 Ford Explorer problems
Owners have filed 764 complaints about the 1991 Ford Explorer with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 18.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of tires at 14.8%.
Complaints764
Crashes70
Fires73
Injuries60
Deaths4
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 18.8% · 144
Tires 14.8% · 113
Power train 9.8% · 75
Engine and engine cooling 8.6% · 66
Electrical system 8.1% · 62
Suspension 4.7% · 36
Structure 4.6% · 35
Visibility 4.3% · 33
Severity
Of those complaints, 70 describe a crash, 73 describe a fire, 60 report an injury and 4 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 33 model years of the Ford Explorer in this data, 1991 sits 23rd by complaint volume. 2002 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 7 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 113,804 miles.
In owners' own words
I have gently driven this vehicle never went off road with it,changed the oil every 2500 miles,leased another car to preserve my suv,what I have now is an unsafe vehicle that is literrly falling apart,everything from the paint to the fasteners that hold the interior trim on is failing.I paid a lot of money for my suv and the Ford motor company should take some responsibility.Do I sound mad well wouldn't you be? Service brakes, hydraulic
I have taken my car to be services for the brakes three times and each time the dealer (vista Ford) tells me that it's something else. During the last three years since I owned the car, my total repair bills (not including routine maintenance) is approximately $4,581.52. I have replaced a/c, breakclnr, starter, brake drums etc. Is this possible? Service brakes, hydraulic
Was driving between 30-35mph on wet road went to apply the brakes and pedal went to floor. Steered vehicle to left to slow down. Vehicle started skidding. Hit a tree stump and vehicle flipped over. Vehicle was totaled. Out of vehicle, and noticed pads had fallen off into rotors. Pads had gouges. Disc pads were missing. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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