1989 FORD EXPLORER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 FORD EXPLORER
The 1989 FORD EXPLORER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 FORD EXPLORER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1989 FORD EXPLORER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1989 FORD EXPLORER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 FORD EXPLORER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FUEL SPILL UNDER ENGINE ON GARAGE FLOOR DETERMINED FUEL LINE LEAKING ON ENGINE. DROVE CAR TO MARK MOTORCARS. 178 KINGS HWY CUTOFF FFLD,CT 06824 REPAIR WORK WAS DONE AT THIS SITE. I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE CAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN TOWED. A FIRE COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR. IMPORTANT NO DEALER WARNING LABEL WAS INSTALLED. CONTACTED MILLER FORD/NISSAN 930-970 KINGS HWY. FFLD,CT. 06825 FOR PART REPLACEMENT OF FUEL LINE SUPPLY&RETURN LINE ASSEMBLY. PART COST $543.23 AND LABOR$126.00 TAXES $41.36 &SHOP PARTS 20.08 TOTAL REPAIR ORDER $730.67 FORD DEALER REFUSED FOR TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT CONTACTED THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION. INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER #[XXX] THIS IS A 1998 FOR EXPLORER LTD VEHICLE ID#[XXX] THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO AWARD ME A TOTAL REFUND. *NM UPDATED 07/11/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Safety Rating for the 1989 FORD EXPLORER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 FORD EXPLORER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 FORD EXPLORER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 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 — 3 complaints
- 1988 FORD EXPLORER — 7 complaints
- 1989 FORD EXPLORER (current)
- 1990 FORD EXPLORER — 12 complaints
- 1991 FORD EXPLORER — 764 complaints
- 1992 FORD EXPLORER — 848 complaints
- 1993 FORD EXPLORER — 1,151 complaints
- 1994 FORD EXPLORER — 1,531 complaints
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- 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