Ford Explorer 1995

• Recall 67335 [USA]: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
  Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
  ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
  ford's recall campaign number is 09s09.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 85687 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
  Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
  dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
  this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.In order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.The list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 60846 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
  Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
  pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
  this recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.For more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 4632 [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 6492 [USA]: Vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Under certain conditions, a front sway bar link can fracture.
  dealers will replace both the left and right front sway bar links.
  owner notification began december 15, 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 7612 [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 7412 [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 15755 [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 16818 [USA]: Consequence of non-compliance: stopping distances could be longer than intended resulting in increased potential for a vehicle accident.
  In some of the vehicles, brake tubes were misrouted between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit and results in exceeding the allowable stopping distances as required by fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems." in addition, seals within the master cylinder could be abraded by this condition over time resulting in an internal leak and a further reduction in brake performance.
  dealers will reroute the brake tubes.
  system: brakes; hydraulic; lines; metallic; fmvss 105.Vehicle description: 2-door multi-purpose passenger vehicles. 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 reasonable time, 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 16992 [USA]: This condition can cause the wheel on the side with the broken tie rod to tuck inward or outward and slide resulting in an increased potential for a vehicle accident.
  The inner tie rod assemblies were improperly manufactured and can fracture causing shaking or shimmy at low speeds.
  dealers will inspect the inner tie rods and replace the suspect tie rods.
  system: steering; linkages; tie rod; inner.Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.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 reasonable time, 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 18932 [USA]: The passenger side air bag may not inflate properly resulting in reduced occupant protection in a vehicle accident. if the igniter end cap separates in a frontal collision, hot gases can be released and ignite flammable material or cause burn injuries.
  The passenger side air bag has an inflator body that cracked during forming of the curl that retains the igniter plug in the end of the inflator. Also the igniter end cap can separate from the inflator.
  dealers will remove and replace the passenger side air bag module.
  system: interior; passive restraints; air bag; passenger. Vehicle description: passenger side air bag in passenger cars, vans andmulti-purpose vehicles. 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 reasonable time, 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 R/2000/153 [UK]: Front stabiliser bar links.
  One or both front stabiliser bar links may break. Under certain conditions vehicle handling may be affected if one or both of the front stabiliser bar links are broken.
  both front stabiliser bar links will be replaced with new 10 - millimetre service stabiliser bar links.

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• Recall R/2009/128 [UK]: Speed control deactivation switch may overheat and catch fire
  It has been identified that corrosion within the speed control deactivation switch cavity can create a conductive path between the uninterrupted battery power and ground. This could cause the switch to overheat smoke or burn either with the engine running or when it is switched off.
  recalled vehicles will be inspected for corrosion of the specified area and if required will install a revised speed control deactivation switch. If no corrosion is present dealers will install a universal fused jumper harness.

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• Recall 2009292 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation. Correction: dealers will install a new switch or fused wiring harness. Note: this is an expansion of recall 2005028 (05s28) for vehicles not previously included in the campaign.

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• Recall 2000297 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain vehicles, the front stabilizer bar link stud can fracture from bending fatigue. This can result in increased vehicle lean or the driver may sense a feeling of looseness in the steering. Above 80 km/h drivers may experience vehicle wander or sway. Correction: dealers will install 10mm front left and right stabilizer bar links.

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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 1995032 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  The passenger side supplemental restraint system (air bag) may have a cracked inflator body. If the vehicle is involved in a deployment level crash, the passenger side air bag may not inflate properly which could result in reduced occupant protection. In addition, the igniter plug could separate from the inflator, which could result in the release of hot gases and could ignite flammable material or potentially cause personal injury. Correction: vehicles will be inspected and a new passenger side air bag module will be installed if necessary.

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• Recall 1995056 [Canada]: Steering
  The inner tie rod on these vehicles may fracture. If the tie rod fractures, steering control could be adversely affected resulting in a possible crash. Correction: vehicles will be inspected and inner tie rods will be replaced if necessary.

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• Recall 1995071 [Canada]: Brakes
  These vehicles do not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 105 - hydraulic brake systems. The brake tubes from the brake master cylinder to the hydraulic control unit may not be routed correctly. Correction: new brake tubes will be installed and, if necessary, a new master cylinder will be installed.

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• Safety belt assembly failure investigation # EA02011

  Odi received 18 consumer complaints and ford identified another four reports associated with the alleged defect.Most of the complaints indicate inability to latch the driver seat belt buckle caused by a broken latch release spring.None of these 22 reports resulted in any injuries or crashes.No complaints have been received in the past 6 months.Ford conducted life-cycle testing on 6 field sample buckle assemblies.The results of that testing demonstrated that the tested buckle assemblies could be expected to operate properly beyond the expected life of the vehicle.Based on the limited number of reports and complaints received, and a declining complaint trend, this investigation is closed.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect exist does not exist.The agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.See additional information
  

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• Safety belt assembly investigation # PE02007

  
  

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• Front suspension stabilizer bar link investigation # PE00039

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• Accelerator pedal investigation # PE99068

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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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• Electrical fire in center console investigation # PE97010

  This investigation revealed that console fires in the subject vehicles most often occurred while vehicles equipped with the lamp outage module (lom), which is part of the message center, were towing a trailer and which had been modified by adding an aftermarket trailer wiring harness into the vehicles taillight circuits.The owners manual states "never and more than other trailer light bulb to one circuit" however trailers frequently contain several bulbs.The resulting excess current passing through the lom could cause it to overheat resulting in a fire.Proper aftermarket installation of trailer wiring requires the use of a bypass module, which obtains power for the trailer lights directly from the battery rather than from the vehicles tail light and stop lamp circuits, or the use of the manufacturers wiring harness.In a letter dated september 2, 1997, ford notified odi that it intends to take action to preclude further incidents including issuing a technical service bulletin to its dealers, notifying trailer rental associations and agencies where known, and advising owners by letter of the proper method for connection of trailer tow wiring on the subject vehicles.There was no defect trend in the subject vehicles identified as a result of this investigation, and further expenditure of agency resources is not warranted to continue the investigation.
  

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I got in my car a battery less than 2 weeks old was almost dead nothing was plugged in or on i drove got on the freeway about 20 min on freeway car stops won't move makes rev noise eventually starts long enough to stop again at bottom of freeway exit starts again get in into gas station i sit in gas station for about 12 hours add 5 quarts of transmission fluid eventually car will let me drive about two blocks but come to find out i was driving well on fire race to get my dog and i out car catches completely on fire fire man says it electric under hood no previous problems other than the battery and the od off light coming on and off i had the car about a month police report number1702207 oakland ca police department

The steering column and all the parts associated with the steering of the vehicle were affected when the bolts that hold the clamps that secure the bushings to the steering column began to loosen. I examined the area carefully and noticed that because the bolts loosened, the clamps were given too much play. Within a short while, a month or two, the entire steering column and the shifter were completely secured by one broken clamp that held its place because of the bushings and a loose bolt. The other clamp was also broken but was laying on the floor board. It wasn't an expensive fix. I customized a metal clamp for each of the two places the went. They are the same clamps the electricians use to secure cables and wires to the walls and ceilings. I used the ones made from bronze. They are more pliable to shape for an almost perfect fit. With a little grease above and below the bushings and also some where the now bronze clamps hold the bushings, i believe that the steering column is as safe as can be. Also, the plastic that holds the cable that is used to adjust the shift indicator needs to be made of a different material. I'll get to that soon.

95 ford explorer parked in carport with engine shut off for 5 min while carried groceries up stairs - i had left dog in crate til finished unloading but when i came down noticed electrical smell, got out looked around car but did not notice any burning, got dog out and returned in three minutes to find key no longer unlocked door and could not see through windows - when door was opened smoke bellowed out, interior was covered with black soot, a hole bigger than a basketball was burnt out of seat and back of driver's seat was parched - had i not had the windows completely up it most likely would have to continued to burn. *tr

Some electrical component under the front drivers seat caught fire, consuming the seat portion of the assembly. *tr

My vehicle will not go in reverse. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle could be restarted. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electrical system failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Driver's side seat belt latch is defective, (spring?) it is difficult to latch and repeatedly unlatches during drive times. I was ticketed for this problem. *tr

The vehicle doesn't shift since its missing the transmission wiring harness o/d sensor cant locate a replacement part the check engine light goes on all the time it uses a lot of antifreeze speed control don't work fuel pump keeps going out. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. The vin was unavailable.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0732 [2] Gear 2 Incorrect ratio
• P0733 [2] Gear 3 Incorrect ratio
• P1762 [1] Coast Clutch Solenoid Circuit Malfunction