Ford Explorer 2wd 1994

• Recall 4639 [USA]: Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
  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 wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on ford trucks and suvs. Ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire design to stress, aging, and manufacturing differences between plants. Ford is replacing these tires to prevent possible premature tire failure. Vehicle description: the vehicles listed below may have been originally equipped with firestone wilderness at tires or may have had wilderness at tires installed during the firestone recall launched in august 2000. Certain 1991 throught 2002 ford explorer certain 2001 throught 2002 explorer sport, and sport trac certain 1997 through 2002 mercury mountaineer certain 1991 through 2001 ranger certain 1999 through 2001 expedition certain 1991 through 1994, and 1997 model year f-series certain 1991 through 1994 bronco note: both original equipment and replacement tires are affected.
  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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• Recall 7618 [USA]: If the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.
  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 tires at low inflation pressures, high speed, and in hot weather, can contribute to separation of the tire tread.
  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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• Recall 7413 [USA]: with a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ball stud to disengage, unexpectedly allowing the liftgate to fall from an open position.
  Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
  dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. Depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.
  ford recall no. 99s34.Owner notification is expected to begin during january 2000.Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 13944 [USA]: The current can overheat the printed circuit board and other plastic and elastomeric components of the switch assembly resulting in smoke or fire.
  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 adjacent chassis ground pad.
  dealers will install an in-line 10 amp fuse in the positive battery feed to the remote power mirror control switch assembly.
  owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin may 19, 1997.Notes:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 15076 [USA]: If a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. the master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
  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 california location.
  dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
  system: brakes; power assist; primary; booster. Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks originally sold or currently registered in the southern california counties of los angeles, orange, san bernadino, san diego, riverside, ventura, santa barbara, san luis obispo, imperial, and kern.Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 15756 [USA]: If a bracket and gas assist cylinder were to detach completely from the liftgate and no longer bear against the liftgate as intended, the remaining assist cylinder would not hold the liftgate in an open position. personal injury could occur.
  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. The campaign will reinforce the bracket attachments of the rear liftgate gas assist cylinders which could pull away from the inside of the liftgate.
  ford dealers will reinforce the bracket attachments.
  ford has decided to conduct a safety improvement service campaign to reinforce the bracket attachments without charge. Owners can contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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• Recall 18686 [USA]: When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. the parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
  The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
  a wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
  system: emergency parking brake; mechanical.Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multipurpose vehicles with manual transmissions.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 2001193 [Canada]: Other
  Certain vehicles, from ontario to newfoundland, could experience a corrosion related failure of the spare tire winch cable. If the cable breaks while the vehicle is being driven, the spare tire could drop down, potentially creating a roadway obstacle. Correction: owners are to inspect the cable, and if corrosion or broken wire strands are present the vehicle is to be taken to a dealer for replacement of the winch assembly. Program ends september 30, 2003.

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• Recall 1999224 [Canada]: Structure
  On certain vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinders are attached to brackets that are welded to the liftgate. Under certain conditions, the bracket welds may fracture due to the brackets being inadvertently mislocated relative to the liftgate. There may be a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward which might allow the liftgate cylinder ball stud to disengage. Correction: reinforcement brackets will be installed.

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• Recall 1997116 [Canada]: Electrical
  If a short circuit occurs in the power mirror switch there is the potential risk of fire at or near the mirror switch (located in the driver's door). Overheating of the switch assembly creates the risk of an unattended vehicle fire. Correction: a fused jumper harness will be installed in the power mirror electrical circuit.

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• Recall 1994157 [Canada]: Brakes
  Note: this recall affects vehicles with manual transmission. The parking brake control self-adjust pawl may skip over one or more teeth in the self-adjust ratchet during parking brake application, which could prevent the system from achieving full tension. This could result in parking brake ineffectiveness which would allow the vehicle to roll freely if it is not left in gear. Correction: a wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the ratchet.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Spare tire winch cable investigation # EA00012

  From the beginning of the 1991 model year production until the middle of the 1994 model year production, ford used a galvanized steel cable to lift, and hold in stored position, the explorer spare tire.On may 19, 1994, based on the results of ford durability testing, ford changed to a 4.00mm stainless steel cable.There have been over 100 incidents in which the original galvanized steel cable failedallowing the spare tire to drop from its rear storage well.One of these incidents caused a following vehicle to be involved in a collision and on six other occasions the wheel made contact with following vehicles, resulting in property damage.
  

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• Liftgate support bracket failure investigation # RQ99016

  Summary:on august 22, 1995, ford conducted safety recall, 95v-164, on 1992 and 1993 model year explorer due to liftgate failures.The rear liftgate hydraulic cylinder bracket can become unattached allowing the liftgate to suddenly drop.The recall remedy was to install reinforcements on the brackets.Ford also initiated a safety improvement campaign in october 1995, for 1991-1995 model year explorer vehicles which were not included in the recall, to install reinforcements on those bracket that were found to be loose or detached.This campaign ended in october 1996. Since november 1996, odi has received 51 consumer complaints alleging liftgate failures caused by the bracket separation, of which 19 reported the liftgate struck the occupant causing 12 injuries.One complaint was on 1992 model year vehicle, three complaints were on 1993 model year vehicles, and 47 complaints were on 1994 model year vehicles. This rq is to determine the extent of the problem experience and the scope of safety recall 95v-164.Ford and mazda are conducting a safety recall campaign under recall number 99v-310.001/.002.
  

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• Blower assembly fires investigation # EA99004

  Based on the relatively low failure frequency measured over an extended exposure time and the fact that the great majoity of incidents are confined within the blower housing, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of the agency resources does not appear to be warranted.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.The agency reserves the right to take furthe action if warranted by the circumstances.
  

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• Heater blower assembly fire investigation # DP98008

  Alleges that certain ford trucks and vans have a defective heater blower assembly allowing debris (leaves) to enter through the cowl grille and into the heatr system resulting in a fire saety hazard.
  

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• Blower assembly fires investigation # PE98048

  There is no summary currently available
  

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• Heavy lateral vibration investigation # DP98001

  The petition alleges that early model ford explores sport utility vehicles develop heavy lateral vibrations at speeds above 55 mph and when encountering bumps at low speeds.The petition further alleges that these vibrations could possibly cause loss of vehicle control.
  

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• Sunroof shattering and separation investigation # EA97011

  Sunroof ("air roof") shattering and separation
  

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• Driver door electrical fire investigation # PE96066

  Owners allege incidents of fire caused by electrical shorting inside the drivers door.
  

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• Brake system malfunction investigation # EA96017

  There is no summary currently available
  

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• Wheel lockup with antilock brake system investigation # PE96016

  Consumers report that the antilock brakes on certain ford explorers lockup during braking.This condition cancause the vehicle to lose directional control, particularly when braking on wet or slippery road surfaces.
  

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• Separation of master cylinder investigation # EA95018

  Ford continues to sudy the problem attempting to determine why stud fractures are not frequently occurring in other parts of the country.Likewise, odi continues gathering information to ascertain whether the recall scope should include other geographical areas.If evidence indicates the scope should be expanded, odi will reopen the investigation as warranted.
  

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• Brake master cylinder/booster separation investigation # PE95001

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I looked up my vehicle and it has a recall and i want it fixed. *tr

I looked up my vehicle and it has a recall and i want it fixed.

Purchased vehicle transmission out,came with rebuilt transmission,installed,lasted about 1 year.Kept blowing front seals.Always heated up going uphill.Next transmission,same story.Serviced regular,with filter change.Current transmission in trans. Shop,burnt up,new clutches,bands,seals,you name it.It still will not shift correcty due to servo piston failure,that also needs fixed.A4ld transmission in too small for the explorer vehicle.I like the vehicle in general,even installed manual lockouts to help this siduation.This vehicle has had good care,but to no avail.I believe that the ford motor company should be held accountable for presenting the american consumer with such bad drivetrain siduatiion,that i am sure that they both knew about,and just did not care.It left me,a service connected disabled veteran,on the shoulder of the highway,many times.Even on my way to the va hospital.Reguards

High beams act as low beams all the time, unless you pull the brights towards you and hold which is also a fatality. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, an odor of gasoline fumes emitted inside of the vehicle and the engine warning light illuminated. In addition, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact experienced bronchial health issues that required medical attention as a result from inhaling the fumes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000. The vin was unavailable.

My tenant's vehicle - a 1994 ford explorer - spontaneously caught fire while parked in my property's garage in the middle of the night. The fire department was able to extinguish the flames and determined that the cause of the fire was the car itself - likely a faulty cruise control valve according to them. The insurance company will conduct its own investigation. *tr

Investigation of a motor vehicle traffic collision revealed that the accelerator pedal on 1994 ford explorer (unknown miles) may become stuck in the "full open throttle" position. Condition occurs when the accelerator pedal arm wears a slit in the rubber sound/heat insluation on the floor board. After that occurs, when the accelerator is fully depressed, the arm can become stuck in the rubber. Condition was discovered during investigation of a fatal crash. After the condition was discovered, it could be easily and repeatedly replicated. Note: fatality occurred when the driver, for unknown reasons, exited the vehicle while it was still in motion at unknown speed. Driver died upon impact with road. Vehicle continued off road and came to rest, mostly undamaged, in a field well off road surface. *tt

I was sitting at a stop light all of a sudden the truck accelerated forward. The next event i was traveling about 40 miles an hour and the truck accelerated out of control and i was unable to stop it, the brakes wouldn't stop it, finally i turned the key off and it shut down. It's been happening on and off since then. It doesn't happen all the time, but, i never know when it will happen again. I contacted ford several times about this problem and they told me it could be alot of different reasons, they named off some parts and i replaced alot of them and am still having the same problem. They did say they have heard of other people having the same problems, but they were not all for the same reasons. *tr

While driving i turned on air conditioner and immediately light smoke began out of air conditioning vents and then the next moment the smoke was extremely heavy out of the vents and then visible fire underneath front passenger side dashboard. I immediately pulled the vehicle off the side of the road and exited, 10 minutes later it was fully engulfed in flames. *ln