1987 FORD EXPLORER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 FORD EXPLORER
The 1987 FORD EXPLORER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint), Tires (1 complaint), and Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 FORD EXPLORER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 FORD EXPLORER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1987 FORD EXPLORER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 FORD EXPLORER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TIRE "DETREADED" AT HIGHWAY SPEED, CAUSING MAJOR FENDER AND ELECTRICAL DAMAGE TO TAILLIGHT. FORTUNATELY THE TIRE DID NOT GO FLAT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: HYKC FRX TIRESIZE: P205 75 R1)
PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A SLAPPING NOISE. HE CONTINUED TO DRIVE, AND AND WHEN HE GOT HOME, HE NOTICED THAT LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT, P23575R16, THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCK UP UPON ENGAGEMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID MOMENTARILY.
Safety Rating for the 1987 FORD EXPLORER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 FORD EXPLORER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 FORD EXPLORER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 FORD EXPLORER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD EXPLORER
- 1984 FORD EXPLORER — 1 complaint
- 1985 FORD EXPLORER — 1 complaint
- 1986 FORD EXPLORER — 3 complaints
- 1987 FORD EXPLORER (current)
- 1988 FORD EXPLORER — 7 complaints
- 1989 FORD EXPLORER — 1 complaint
- 1990 FORD EXPLORER — 12 complaints
- 1991 FORD EXPLORER — 764 complaints
- 1992 FORD EXPLORER — 848 complaints
Other FORD Models
- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints
- FORD MUSTANG — 11,551 total complaints