1994 FORD EXPLORER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1,531

Owner Complaints

124 Crashes 93 Fires 25 Deaths

7

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

5

Service Bulletins

5

Investigations

Overview of the 1994 FORD EXPLORER

The 1994 FORD EXPLORER has received a total of 1,531 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES:TREAD/BELT, STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tirestreadbelt (232 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (154 complaints), and Tires (135 complaints).

Recalls for the 1994 FORD EXPLORER

NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 1994 FORD EXPLORER, potentially affecting up to 30,453,753 vehicles.

Recall 01X001000 — TIRES:TREAD/BELT

| 13,000,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A COMBINATION OF THE SENSITIVITY OF THE TIRE...

Consequence: SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

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Recall 00T005000 — TIRES:TREAD/BELT

| 14,400,000 vehicles affected

Defect: TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE TIRE TREAD.

Consequence: IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

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Recall 99V310001 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

| 470,582 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDER BRACKET WELDS COULD FRACTURE.

Consequence: WITH A BROKEN BRACKET WELD, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE LIFTGATE BRACKET TO GRADUALLY BEND INWARD ALLOWING THE LIFT CYLINDER BALL STUD TO DISENGAGE, UNEXPECTEDLY ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL FROM AN OPEN POSITION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL LIFTGATE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS. DEPENDING UPON THE CONDITION OF THE LIFTGATE SHEET METAL IN THE AREA OF THE BRACKET, DEALERS MAY ALSO INSTALL A LARGER REINFORCEMENT.

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Recall 97V083000 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

| 610,000 vehicles affected

Defect: A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION CAN OCCUR IN THE REMOTE POWER MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT BOARD AS A RESULT OF A SEPARATED PART OF THE CONTACT ASSEMBLY BRIDGING THE SWITCH POSITIVE BATTERY PAD AND ADJACENT CHASSIS GROUND PAD.

Consequence: THE CURRENT CAN OVERHEAT THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND OTHER PLASTIC AND ELASTOMERIC COMPONENTS OF THE SWITCH ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN SMOKE OR FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IN-LINE 10 AMP FUSE IN THE POSITIVE BATTERY FEED TO THE REMOTE POWER MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH ASSEMBLY.

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Recall 96V024001 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC

| 108,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THE STUDS WHICH ATTACH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AFTER BEING OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATION.

Consequence: IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VACUUM BOOSTER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PREVENTING THE SERVICE BRAKES FROM ACTIVATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.

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Recall 95I007000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

| 1,029,380 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS OF THE REAR LIFTGATE GAS ASSIST CYLINDERS WHICH COULD PULL AWAY FROM THE INSIDE OF THE LIFTGATE.

Consequence: IF A BRACKET AND GAS ASSIST CYLINDER WERE TO DETACH COMPLETELY FROM THE LIFTGATE AND NO LONGER BEAR AGAINST THE LIFTGATE AS INTENDED, THE REMAINING ASSIST CYLINDER WOULD NOT HOLD THE LIFTGATE IN AN OPEN POSITION. PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: FORD DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS.

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Recall 94V169001 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL

| 835,791 vehicles affected

Defect: THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.

Consequence: WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.

Remedy: A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE...

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Owner Complaints for the 1994 FORD EXPLORER

1,531 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 FORD EXPLORER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 232 28 Crashes 55 Injuries 15 Deaths
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 154 22 Crashes 12 Injuries
Tires
Complaints: 135 17 Crashes 1 Fire 29 Injuries 4 Deaths
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 82 1 Fire 12 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 37 10 Crashes 2 Fires 4 Injuries 1 Death
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 32 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 31 8 Fires
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 26 3 Crashes
Suspension
Complaints: 26
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 22 2 Fires
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 22
Electrical System
Complaints: 21 10 Fires
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 21
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 21 12 Fires 6 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 20
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 18 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 17 4 Fires
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 16 4 Fires
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 15 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 13 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 13 3 Injuries
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 12 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Power Train
Complaints: 12
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 11 8 Fires
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
Complaints: 11
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 11
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 11 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 11
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 11 3 Fires
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 10
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 9 9 Crashes 9 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 9
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 9 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 9 2 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 9
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 9 4 Fires
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 8 6 Fires 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 8 3 Fires
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 8 1 Injury
Wheels
Complaints: 8
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 7 5 Fires
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 2 Fires 1 Injury 1 Death
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 7 1 Injury 3 Deaths
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 7 1 Injury
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 7
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 6 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 6
Parking Brake
Complaints: 6
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 6 4 Crashes 6 Injuries 1 Death
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 6
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 6
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 6
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 5
Power Trainaxle Hubs
Complaints: 5
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 5
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 5
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 5 2 Fires
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steering
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 4 1 Fire 1 Injury
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 4
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 4
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 4 3 Fires
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 4 3 Fires
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 4
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 3
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
Complaints: 3
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 3
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 3
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Child Seat
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 2
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrearsprings
Complaints: 2
Tiresbead
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventionalair
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeindicator Light
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11337134 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles
I LOOKED UP MY VEHICLE AND IT HAS A RECALL AND I WANT IT FIXED. *TR
#11337134 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
I LOOKED UP MY VEHICLE AND IT HAS A RECALL AND I WANT IT FIXED. *TR
#11104957 | POWER TRAIN | | 180,000 miles
PURCHASED VEHICLE TRANSMISSION OUT,CAME WITH REBUILT TRANSMISSION,INSTALLED,LASTED ABOUT 1 YEAR.KEPT BLOWING FRONT SEALS.ALWAYS HEATED UP GOING UPHILL.NEXT TRANSMISSION,SAME STORY.SERVICED REGULAR,WITH FILTER CHANGE.CURRENT TRANSMISSION IN TRANS. SHOP,BURNT UP,NEW CLUTCHES,BANDS,SEALS,YOU NAME IT.IT STILL WILL NOT SHIFT CORRECTY DUE TO SERVO PISTON FAILURE,THAT ALSO NEEDS FIXED.A4LD TRANSMISSION IN TOO SMALL FOR THE EXPLORER VEHICLE.I LIKE THE VEHICLE IN GENERAL,EVEN INSTALLED MANUAL LOCKOUTS TO HELP THIS SIDUATION.THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD GOOD CARE,BUT TO NO AVAIL.I BELIEVE THAT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR PRESENTING THE AMERICAN CONSUMER WITH SUCH BAD DRIVETRAIN SIDUATIION,THAT I AM SURE THAT THEY BOTH KNEW ABOUT,AND JUST DID NOT CARE.IT LEFT ME,A SERVICE CONNECTED DISABLED VETERAN,ON THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY,MANY TIMES.EVEN ON MY WAY TO THE VA HOSPITAL.REGUARDS
#10627689 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
HIGH BEAMS ACT AS LOW BEAMS ALL THE TIME, UNLESS YOU PULL THE BRIGHTS TOWARDS YOU AND HOLD WHICH IS ALSO A FATALITY. *TR
#10614481 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | 190,000 miles Fire 1 Injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, AN ODOR OF GASOLINE FUMES EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED BRONCHIAL HEALTH ISSUES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION AS A RESULT FROM INHALING THE FUMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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Safety Rating for the 1994 FORD EXPLORER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 FORD EXPLORER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 FORD EXPLORER

Ford Motor Company has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1994 FORD EXPLORER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

0011 — PARKING BRAKE

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL WHICH GOES TO THE FLOOR WITH MINIMAL EFFORT- BRONCO AND F-SERIES BUILT THROUGH 4/22/1994 AND EXPLORER/RANGER BUILT THROUGH 5/13/94.

0013 — PARKING BRAKE

PROCEDURE FOR SERVICING PARKING BRAKE- SERVICE TIP- BRONCO AND F-SERIES BUILT THROUGH 4/22/1994 AND EXPLORER/RANGER BUILT THROUGH 5/13/1994. *MJS

95218 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

A VIBRATION/SHAKE MAY BE FELT IN THE SEAT AND/OR FLOOR AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH (80 KM/H) AND PEAKING NEAR 65 MPH (105 KM/H) ON SOME VEHICLES. AN 'AFTER SHAKE' CONDITION MAY ALSO EXIST WHEN DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 45 MPH (72 KM/H). INSTALL NEW DESIGN...

951514 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

AIR CONDITIONING-LACK OF COOLING - ORFICE TUBE BLOCKING EVAPORATOR CORE VEHICLES BUILT FROM 10/1/94 THROUGH 12/31/94. AIR CONDITIONING-ORIFICE TUBE MISSING/OUT OF POSITION - VEHICLES BUILT 10/1/94 THROUGH 12/31/94.*SD

SFA/94L05 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

UNKNOWN

NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 FORD EXPLORER

NHTSA has opened 5 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1994 FORD EXPLORER.

Investigation EA00012 — STRUCTURE Closed

Opened:

SPARE TIRE WINCH CABLE

Investigation DP98008 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Closed

Opened:

HEATER BLOWER ASSEMBLY FIRE

Investigation PE98048 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Closed

Opened:

BLOWER ASSEMBLY FIRES

Investigation EA96017 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Closed

Opened:

BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

Investigation PE96016 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Closed

Opened:

WHEEL LOCKUP WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

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