2009 FORD EXPLORER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
49
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 FORD EXPLORER
The 2009 FORD EXPLORER has received a total of 49 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (5 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (5 complaints), and Engine (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 FORD EXPLORER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 FORD EXPLORER, potentially affecting up to 294 vehicles.
Recall 10E043000 — EQUIPMENT
| 294 vehicles affected
Defect: MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE...
Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy: MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 FORD EXPLORER
49 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 FORD EXPLORER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY SPEED LIMIT WAS75 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL
MY CAR HAS AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND I HAVE CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND A FEW ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.
MY CAR HAS AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND I HAVE CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND A FEW ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.
MY CAR HAS AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND I HAVE CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND A FEW ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.
SUV SEEMS TO BE IDLED DURING START UP OR EVEN WHEN DRIVING. SOUNDS AIRY LIKE ITS TRYING TO ACCELERATE. ALSO I HAVE HAD BREAK PADS REPLACED MORE THAN USUAL. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEY HAVE GONE OUT MORE THAN NORMAL. EACH TIME GOING OUT BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED. TODAY, CAR WAS PLACED IN REVERSE AND CAR SPENT OUT OF CONTROL SPINNING AROUND 3 TIMES BEFORE IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS TOOK PLACE IN THE PARKING LOT OF WALMART. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2009 FORD EXPLORER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 FORD EXPLORER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 FORD EXPLORER
Ford Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 FORD EXPLORER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM 47331 — ENGINE
Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only camshaft/camshaft roller follower(s) requiring replacement, replace all of the camshaft roller followers...
ASI-44429 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
FORD/MERCURY: TO PREVENT HARNESS DAMAGE, ON SOME VEHICLES, RESULTING IN CONTACT WITH TIRE OR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, PROPER ROUTING OF WIRING HARNESS FOR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR IS KEY. 2006-2010 EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 FORD EXPLORER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD EXPLORER
- 2004 FORD EXPLORER — 1,647 complaints
- 2005 FORD EXPLORER — 604 complaints
- 2006 FORD EXPLORER — 788 complaints
- 2007 FORD EXPLORER — 271 complaints
- 2008 FORD EXPLORER — 215 complaints
- 2009 FORD EXPLORER (current)
- 2010 FORD EXPLORER — 154 complaints
- 2011 FORD EXPLORER — 1,477 complaints
- 2012 FORD EXPLORER — 1,014 complaints
- 2013 FORD EXPLORER — 2,735 complaints
- 2014 FORD EXPLORER — 1,997 complaints
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