NHTSA vehicle safety data

1991 Ford Explorer Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1991 Ford Explorer right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1991 Ford Explorer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1991 Ford Explorer.

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1991 Ford Explorer in 17 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA00-012: SPARE TIRE WINCH CABLE
Closed October 20, 2000
Preliminary Evaluation PE99-072: SPARE TIRE WINCH CABLE
Closed April 14, 2000
Recall Query RQ97-015: PARKING PAWL
Closed April 1, 1999
- Recall 91V-189
Defect Petition DP98-001: HEAVY LATERAL VIBRATION
Closed February 4, 1998
Engineering Analysis EA97-011: SUNROOF SHATTERING AND SEPARATION
Closed January 20, 1998
- Recall 97V235001
- Recall 97V235002

12 more NHTSA investigations

Engineering Analysis EA95-018: SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER
Closed April 2, 1996
- Recall 96V024001
- Recall 96V024002
Preliminary Evaluation PE95-001: BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER/BOOSTER SEPARATION
Closed June 19, 1995
Preliminary Evaluation PE94-044: ENGINE COOLING FAN CRACKS
Closed August 31, 1994
Engineering Analysis EA93-003: THROTTLE STICKING
Closed January 6, 1994
Preliminary Evaluation PE92-084: FRONT SEAT TRACK FAILURE
Closed February 26, 1993
Preliminary Evaluation PE92-029: WHL SEPARATION/TORQUE LOSS
Closed August 31, 1992
Engineering Analysis EA91-040: VACUUM BOOSTR VALVE FAILS
Closed August 17, 1992
Engineering Analysis EA91-034: THROTTLE RELEASE FAILURE
Closed April 10, 1992
Preliminary Evaluation PE91-127: PARK PAWL BENDING
Closed November 8, 1991
- Recall 91V-189
- Recall 91V189001
Preliminary Evaluation PE91-084: VACUUM BOOSTR VALVE FAILS
Closed October 3, 1991
Preliminary Evaluation PE91-058: THROTTLE RELEASE FAILURE
Closed July 22, 1991
Recall Query RQ99-016: LIFTGATE SUPPORT BRACKET FAILURE
Opened July 29, 1999; no closing date on file
- Recall 99V310001
- Recall 99V310002

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1991 Ford Explorer right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1991 Ford Explorer. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1991 Ford Explorer.

Other Ford Explorer model years

Check your 1991 Ford Explorer VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Ford Explorer at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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