1992 Ford Explorer

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

7 recalls · 14 investigations · oldest first

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   1992-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-01-29 Auto trans.prndl misalign
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   1993-01-29Engineering analysisClosed 1994-07-29 Auto trans prndl misalign
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   1994-06-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-08-31 Engine cooling fan cracks
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   1995-01-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-06-19 Brake master cylinder/booster separation
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   1995-06-19Engineering analysisClosed 1996-04-02 Separation of master cylinder
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   1995-08-30Structure95V164001 The hydraulic lift cylinders are attached to brackets that are welded to the liftgate. The bracket welds can fracture.

   Remedy: Dealers will install reinforcement brackets.

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   1995-10-25Structure95I007000 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.…

   Remedy: Ford dealers will reinforce the bracket attachments.

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   1996-03-22Service brakes, hydraulic96V024001 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…

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.

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   1996-12-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-05-23 Sunroof (Air roof) shatter
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    1997-05-23Engineering analysisClosed 1998-01-20 Sunroof shattering and separation
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    1997-06-04Visibility97V083000 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…

    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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    1998-01-06Defect petitionClosed 1998-02-04 Heavy lateral vibration
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    1998-03-02Structure97V235001 Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with factory installed sunroof. The sunroof glass panel assembly can separate while the vehicle is moving due to incorrect hinge…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with an instruction booklet which thoroughly outlines, with illustrations, the proper procedures for the removal, storage, and reinstallation of the sunroof's glass panel. A…

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    1998-09-04Defect petitionClosed 1998-09-11 Heater blower assembly fire
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    1998-09-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-01-15 Blower assembly fires
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    1999-01-15Engineering analysisClosed 2000-04-18 Blower assembly fires
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    1999-07-29Recall queryOpen Liftgate support bracket failure
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    1999-11-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-04-14 Spare tire winch cable
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    2000-04-14Engineering analysisClosed 2000-10-20 Spare tire winch cable
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    2000-08-26Tires00T005000 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…

    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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    2001-06-04Tires01X001000 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…

    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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Is the 1992 Ford Explorer reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Ford Explorer is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford Explorer?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Ford Explorer have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.