Vehicle Safety Data

1996 FORD EXPLORER Structure Problems

14 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structure Issues in the 1996 FORD EXPLORER

14 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 3 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 11 resulted in injury.

14
Complaints
3
Crashes
2
Fires
11
Injuries
9
Deaths

All Structure Complaints

#10473996 |
NOTICED THAT THE RECLINER HANDLE WAS BENT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE NEXT TIME I WENT TO RECLINE THE SEAT THE HANDLE BROKE OFF AT THE RIVET POINT. COMMON PROBLEM ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. THE PART CAN ONLY BE BOUGHT FROM FORD AND THE COST IS $100. THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM FOR A LATER YEAR EXPLORER. DEALER SAID THE NEW PART IS MORE HEAVY DUTY AND MADE TO REPLACE THE STOCK VERSION THAT WAS LIGHT DUTY. NO RECALL WAS ISSUED AND THEY HAVE STOPPED MAKING THE PART. *TR
#10256911 |
GAS PEDAL MOUNTING BRACKET SEPARATED FROM FIREWALL. *TR
#10165857 | Crash
1996 FORD EXPLORER ROLLED OVER IN AND ACCIDENT. CONSUMER REQUESTING INFORMATION ON RISKS FOR FORD EXPLORERS. *KB THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING WHEN THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE CONSUMER LEARNED OF PROBLEMS WITH THE FORD EXPLORER'S ROOF STRENGTH AND UNSTABLE WHEEL BASE. *JB UPDATED *JB
#10124607 | Crash 2 Deaths
SUDDEN TREAD SEPARATION ON LEFT REAR TIRE OF FORD EXPLORER CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL AND ON-ROAD ROLLOVER. TIRE WAS A COOPER ELDORADO RADIAL ZR1, SIZE P23575R15, DOT# 3DHLEKN2900.
#10081048 | Crash 1 Death
WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH 10:30P.M., WITHOUT CAUSE VEHICLE SLID ACROSS HIGHWAY TO THE LEFT, ROLLED AND FLIPPED, AND COLLIDED WITH A TREE - VEHICLE LANDED ON ITS SIDE WITH ROOF IN TO THE STEERING WHEEL: ALL WINDOWS BROKEN AND WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. ROOF ACTUALLY CAVED IN ON TEENAGE DRIVER -FATALITY FROM MULTIPLE BRAIN INJURIES.*AK
#554980 | 2 Deaths
THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO SKID INTO THE SOUTHSIDE OF THE ROADWAY INTO A DITCH AND COLLIDED WITH A UTILITY POLE, THERE WERE 2 FATALITIES(TEXAS OFFICERS ACCIDENT REPORT, BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, P235/75R15, RADIAL ATX M/S, VDHL1PM435, LEFT REAR). NLM
#554980 | 2 Deaths
THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO SKID INTO THE SOUTHSIDE OF THE ROADWAY INTO A DITCH AND COLLIDED WITH A UTILITY POLE, THERE WERE 2 FATALITIES(TEXAS OFFICERS ACCIDENT REPORT, BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, P235/75R15, RADIAL ATX M/S, VDHL1PM435, LEFT REAR). NLM
#554980 | 2 Deaths
THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO SKID INTO THE SOUTHSIDE OF THE ROADWAY INTO A DITCH AND COLLIDED WITH A UTILITY POLE, THERE WERE 2 FATALITIES(TEXAS OFFICERS ACCIDENT REPORT, BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, P235/75R15, RADIAL ATX M/S, VDHL1PM435, LEFT REAR). NLM
#559457 |
FRONT BOLTS AND/OR RIVITS IN THE FRONT FRAME MAY BE LOOSE CAUSING SQUEAKS, CLICKS AND MOVEMENT OF THE FRAME, IT IS FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN MAKING TIGHT TURNS. NLM
#558831 | Fire
CONSUMER STARTED EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED WHILE PUTTING OUT THE FIRE, THE AXLE HAD BROKEN AND MELTED, BUT NO ONE KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. *SLC
#558831 | Fire
CONSUMER STARTED EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED WHILE PUTTING OUT THE FIRE, THE AXLE HAD BROKEN AND MELTED, BUT NO ONE KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. *SLC
#557126 |
CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES FOR AN UPCOMING TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER AND WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT, THE ROLLOVER RESULTED IN 3 PEOPLE SUSTAINING INJURIES. *SLC
#544208 |
ICE BUILDS UP ON RUNNING BOARD DUE TO DESIGN, MAKING IT UNSAFE TO EXIT VEHICLE.
#544208 |
ICE BUILD UP ON REAR QUARTER PANEL.

Other 1996 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Tirestreadbelt 369 complaints Tires 260 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 85 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 78 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 76 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 39 complaints Suspensionfront 37 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 35 complaints Structurebodydoor 32 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 29 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 28 complaints Suspension 28 complaints Unknown Or Other 28 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 27 complaints Seat Belts 26 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 22 complaints Electrical System 17 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 17 complaints Suspensionrear 16 complaints Tiressidewall 16 complaints Air Bags 15 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 15 complaints Seats 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 13 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 12 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 12 complaints Power Train 11 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 11 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 11 complaints Visibilitywindshield 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 9 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 9 complaints Steering 9 complaints Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 9 complaints Wheels 9 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 7 complaints Fuel System Other 7 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 6 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 6 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Structureframe And Members 6 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 6 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 6 complaints Child Seat 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 5 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 5 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 5 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 5 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 5 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 5 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 5 complaints Electrical Systemignition 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 4 complaints Interior Lighting 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 4 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 3 complaints Seat Beltsfront 3 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 3 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 2 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 2 complaints Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Wheelshubcapcover 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalwrecker And Wheel Lift Devices 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Parking Brakeindicator Light 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlsprings 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint
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