1996 FORD EXPLORER Structurebody Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 1996 FORD EXPLORER
6 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
SUDDEN UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION: ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, FROM YEARS 1998-2015. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED IN TOWN, 1998. I HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO DISENGAGE THE SURGING ACCELERATOR. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. PERHAPS A FLOOR MAT PROBLEM, THEY SAID. I REPLACED THE MATS WITH AN AFTER MARKET PAIR- SUV COMPATIBLE AND MUD RESISTANT WITH MANY, GRIPPERS ON THE UNDERSIDE. WITHIN A YEAR, I QUIT DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND MY HUSBAND TOOK THE EXPLORER AS HIS DAILY DRIVER. HE NEVER EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM, I HAD HAD. I SOLD MY CAR AFTER RETIREMENT AND ON OCCASION NOW DRIVE THE 1996 FORD EXPLORER AGAIN. I HAVE HAD TWO MORE INCIDENTS OF SUA WITHIN 2014-2015 - BOTH ON THE INTERSTATE, BOTH WITH THE REPLACEMENT MATS. AT THE BEGINNING OF BOTH TRIPS, I ENSURED THAT THE MAT LOOKED A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE PEDALS. BUT-BOTH...
DRIVER-SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY CONNECTED. DOOR LOCKS BROKEN (WILL NOT LOCK), AND LOCK KEY WORKS IN THE DOOR LOCKS SPORADICALLY. IN ADDITION, DRIVER-SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE RECENTLY (1/15/2114) WILL NOT OPEN DOOR. *TR
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DESIGN OF CONSOLE CAUSES REARVIEW MIRROR PLACEMENT TO BE TOO LOW. THIS CREATES A BLIND SPOT FOR DRIVER WHEN TRYING TO MERGE RIGHT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP SEEMS TO RECOGNIZE THAT THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. FORD HAS AGREED TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK
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CONSOLE FAILED.
WHILE PARKED, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE CENTER CONSOLE, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
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FIRE BURNED CENTER OF CONSOLE, WHEN BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED FIRE WENT OUT. *AK
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
Structure
14 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
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