1991 FORD EXPLORER Electrical System Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1991 FORD EXPLORER
5 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1991 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. SHE MANAGED TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER AND LEFT TO CALL FOR HELP. UPON RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE, IT WAS CONSUMED IN FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE OVER 100,000.
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS A TOTAL LOSS
DT: THE CONSUMER SMELL SMOKE, AND THEN SOME SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HOOD. ALL OF THE GAUGES LOOKED OKAY AND THE CONSUMER THOUGHT IT WAS OVERHEATING. THEN THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE FAST WITH SMOKE ON THE LEFT AND FIRE ON THE RIGHT OF THE HOOD AND BURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE BACK OF MY CAR, AND THE TWO CARS ON EITHER SIDE. THIS HAPPENED IN A DENNY'S PARKING LOT IN FAIRBANKS ON 6/30/05. FIRE DEPARTMENT CASE NUMBER: 051947. TOWED VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC. *NM *NM
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH LOST ALL POWER. VEHICLE DIDN'T HAVE ANY LIGHTS. VEHICLE STALLED AND THEN SHUT DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THEN THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT THE FIRE OUT. *AK
VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED IN FLAMES AND BURNED UP. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WHOLE DASHBOARD WAS ON FIRE, THE DASHBOARD HAD TO BE RIPPED OUT TO GET THE FIRE OUT. *SLC
Other 1991 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas
Tirestreadbelt
54 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
52 complaints
Tires
52 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
25 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
22 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
20 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
20 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
18 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
17 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
16 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
16 complaints
Unknown Or Other
15 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
13 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
13 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
12 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
11 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
11 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
10 complaints
Structurebodydoor
10 complaints
Suspensionfront
10 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
10 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
8 complaints
Power Trainaxle Hubs
8 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
8 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
7 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
7 complaints
Structureframe And Members
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
5 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
4 complaints
Tiressidewall
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
4 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
3 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
3 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Child Seat
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
2 complaints
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
2 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalwinch
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionlubricant
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Tiresbead
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint