Ford Explorer 1993

• Recall 4609 [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 7593 [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 7411 [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 11863 [USA]: Unexpected separation of the sunroof glass panel could possibly distract the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or loss of vehicle control.
  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 engagement. This was caused by improper sunroof installation of the glass panel.
  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 warning label for attachment to the sunroof's latch knob will also be provided to the owners.
  owner notification began march 2, 1998. Owners who do not receive the instruction booklet and warning label 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 13943 [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 15071 [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 15754 [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 20071 [USA]: With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinderball stud to disengage.
  The hydraulic lift cylinders are attached to brackets that are welded to the liftgate. The bracket welds can fracture.
  dealers will install reinforcement brackets.
  system: structure; hatchback hydraulic cylinder.Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.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 18679 [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 1998016 [Canada]: Structure
  Note: vehicles equipped with factory installed sunroofs with removable glass panels. If misinstalled by the operator, the sunroof's removable glass panel may separate from the vehicle while it is being driven. The separated glass panel may potentially strike other vehicular traffic or force other motorists to take evasive action. Correction: owner's of affected vehicles will be provided with an instruction booklet which thoroughly outlines the proper procedure for removal, storage and reinstallation of the sunroof's glass panel. Owner's will also be provided with a warning label to be attached to the sunroof's latch knob.

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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 1995155 [Canada]: Structure
  Defect: the hydraulic lift cylinders on these vehicles 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 lift cylinder ball stud to disengage. Correction: reinforcement brackets will be installed.

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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

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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

  
  

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• Heavy lateral vibration investigation # DP98001

  Nhtsa was petitioned to commence a defect investigation of the subject vehicles on january 6, 1998.The petition alleges that early model ford explorer 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.The analysis of the petition is presented in the attached notice which is published in the federal register.
  

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• Sunroof shattering and separation investigation # EA97011

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• Sunroof (air roof) shatter investigation # PE96074

  The sunroof shattered or was blown off.In all but one case this occurred while driving.
  

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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

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• Wheel lockup with antilock brake system investigation # PE96016

  Odi has received ond hundred seventy-three (173) consumer complaints of alleged failures or malfunctions in the braking system on certain 1993 and 1994 ford explorers.These alleged failures or malfunctions are reported to have caused thirty-six (36) accidents resulting from vehicle loss of directional control during braking or from the extended distance required to stop the vehicle during braking.The complainants report that the alleged failures or malfunctions occurred during braking mostly on wet or slippery roads, but also have occurred on dry roads.Since odi opened this pe based on wheel lockup complaints, we have received numerous additional complaints ab out the extended distance required to stop the subject vehicles when braking under certain road and speed conditions.In response to odis information request (ir) concerning wheel lockup complaints ont he subject vehicles, ford reported receiving 416 reports (field reports, owner complaints, and subrogation claims) of wheeel lockup on 1993 and 1994 ford explorers, with 24 alleged accidents.In addition, ford reported receiving 24,916 warranty claims that could relate to the alleged defect of wheel lockup during braking on the subject vehicles.An engineering analysis is warranted to determine the scope of these alleged braking system failures or malfunctions on 1993 and 1994 ford explorers.
  

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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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Ignition switch turns without a key and then it is hard to insert the key. Engine stalled possibly because of the switch while waiting for traffic light to change to green.

Ignition switch turns without a key and then it is hard to insert the key. Engine stalled possibly because of the switch while waiting for traffic light to change to green.

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the abs module failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the replacement part was unavailable. The contact was unable to reach the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000. *bf *as

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the abs module failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the replacement part was unavailable. The contact was unable to reach the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000. *bf *as

I was pulling into my condo's parking garage when driver in car behind me alerted me that my truck was on fire. I stopped immediately and noticed smoke and a burning smell inside of the vehicle and my feet got really hot. Exited vehicle and noticed fire dripping from underneath vehicle and black smoke and fire from under the hood. Immediately called 911 to report fire, as the fire unit was on its way the vehicle had two or three explosions under the hood and the horn came on. The entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. It was a total loss. The 22 story condominium fire alarms went off, all the elevators stopped working and the fire marshall evacuated the entire building. The parking garage was full of sooth and dense black smoke. The main lobby and elevator lobby was full of smoke. The er diagnosed me with smoke inhalation and shortness of breath. Subsequent lung test shows 30% decreased lung capacity. *tr

Almost home, when i noticed a burning smell inside of the vehicle it then began to slow speed, vehicle began to smoke inside and out while pulling into yard. Got out and then noticed fire dripping from underneath vehicle and smoke exiting from hood. Immediately called 911 to report fire, as the fire unit was on its way the vehicle had a explosion under the hood and was totaled. The attending fire investigator said that he had seen this type of fire before with ford f150's and other ford sports utility vehicles and that it was possibly the speed or cruise control that started the fire, and to look. Please respond so that i know which steps to take. *tw

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford explorer. . After three attempts of attempting to start the vehicle, the engine misfired. A bystander near the driver-side door sustained injuries to her eyes, hair, and upper portion of her body. She had to be transported to the hospital. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The failure and current mileages were a little over 200,000.

Fuel filler hose has leak so it did not pass smog, none at used car lots, repair shop states he has seen this alot. *tr

Sun roof flew off the explorer onto the road and shattered in a million pieces almost hitting a biker. *tr

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P2357 [1] Cylinder 10 – pressure too low