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Defect Investigations of Ford Explorer

There have been 62 defect investigations conducted for the following Ford Explorer model year vehicles.

1 Brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Aug. 22, 2014. It was closed on Feb. 3, 2015. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2013 Ford Explorer.
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2 Automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl) defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Aug. 18, 2009. It was closed on Feb. 12, 2013. This investigation is being closed based on several considerations. By the most inclusive counting of all alleged rollaway incidents (I. E. , counting all alleged rollaway incidents and assuming a singular failure mechanism), the incident rate is low, however during ea09-013, odi identified a number
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2002 Ford Explorer, the 2003 Ford Explorer, the 2004 Ford Explorer, the 2005 Ford Explorer, the 2003 Lincoln Aviator, the 2004 Lincoln Aviator, the 2005 Lincoln Aviator, the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
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3 Steering column defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Apr. 21, 2009. It was closed on Aug. 19, 2009. In response to an information request (ir) letter sent by the office of defects investigation (odi), Ford stated consumer reports of higher than expected efforts when shifting into and out of park could be a result of a groove being worn into the swing arm ramp of the steering column.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2002 Ford Explorer, the 2003 Ford Explorer, the 2004 Ford Explorer, the 2005 Ford Explorer, the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport, the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport, the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
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4 Tire valve defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Oct. 14, 2008. It was closed on Apr. 9, 2009. on October 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by Ford motor company. The valves were supplied to Ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria, the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, the 2007 Ford Edge, the 2008 Ford Edge, the 2007 Ford Escape, the 2008 Ford Escape, the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid, the 2007 Ford Expedition, the 2008 Ford Expedition, the 2007 Ford Explorer, the 2008 Ford Explorer, the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the 2007 Ford F-150, the 2008 Ford F-150, the 2007 Ford Focus, the 2008 Ford Focus, the 2007 Ford Freestar, the 2007 Ford Freestyle, the 2007 Ford Fusion, the 2008 Ford Fusion, the 2007 Ford Grand Marquis, the 2007 Ford Mustang, the 2008 Ford Mustang, the 2007 Ford Ranger, the 2008 Ford Ranger, the 2007 Ford Taurus, the 2008 Ford Taurus, the 2007 Lincoln Mark, the 2008 Lincoln Mark, the 2007 Lincoln MKX, the 2008 Lincoln MKX, the 2007 Lincoln MKZ, the 2008 Lincoln MKZ, the 2008 Lincoln Navigator, the 2007 Lincoln Town Car, the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis, the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis, the 2007 Mercury Mariner, the 2008 Mercury Mariner, the 2007 Mercury Milan, the 2008 Mercury Milan, the 2007 Mercury Montego, the 2007 Mercury Monterey, the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer, the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer, the 2008 Mercury Sable.
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5 Body hatchback/liftgate defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jun. 23, 2008. It was closed on Oct. 24, 2008. This investigation was opened on June 23, 2008, based on 34 complaints involving eight injuries in which the rear liftgate glass hatch on model year 2004 Ford explorers or Mercury mountaineers broke off and fell, usually while individuals were operating the glass hatch or loading or unloading items
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2004 Ford Explorer, the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
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6 Engine defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Sep. 22, 2005. It was closed on Jan. 4, 2006. On September 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 Ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, the 1997 Ford E Series, the 1998 Ford E Series, the 1999 Ford E Series, the 2000 Ford E Series, the 2001 Ford E Series, the 2002 Ford E Series, the 2003 Ford E Series, the 1999 Ford E Series Super Duty, the 2000 Ford E Series Super Duty, the 2001 Ford E Series Super Duty, the 1997 Ford E-150, the 1998 Ford E-150, the 1999 Ford E-150, the 2000 Ford E-150, the 2001 Ford E-150, the 2002 Ford E-150, the 2003 Ford E-150, the 2004 Ford E-150, the 1997 Ford E-250, the 1998 Ford E-250, the 1999 Ford E-250, the 2000 Ford E-250, the 2001 Ford E-250, the 2002 Ford E-250, the 2003 Ford E-250, the 2004 Ford E-250, the 1997 Ford E-350, the 1998 Ford E-350, the 1999 Ford E-350, the 2000 Ford E-350, the 2001 Ford E-350, the 2002 Ford E-350, the 2003 Ford E-350, the 2004 Ford E-350, the 1997 Ford E-super Duty, the 1998 Ford E-super Duty, the 1999 Ford E-super Duty, the 1997 Ford Econoline, the 1998 Ford Econoline, the 1999 Ford Econoline, the 2000 Ford Econoline, the 2001 Ford Econoline, the 2002 Ford Econoline, the 2003 Ford Econoline, the 1999 Ford Excursion, the 2000 Ford Excursion, the 2001 Ford Excursion, the 2002 Ford Excursion, the 2003 Ford Excursion, the 2004 Ford Excursion, the 1997 Ford Expedition, the 1998 Ford Expedition, the 1999 Ford Expedition, the 2000 Ford Expedition, the 2001 Ford Expedition, the 2002 Ford Expedition, the 2003 Ford Expedition, the 2004 Ford Expedition, the 1997 Ford Explorer, the 1998 Ford Explorer, the 1999 Ford Explorer, the 2000 Ford Explorer, the 2001 Ford Explorer, the 2002 Ford Explorer, the 2003 Ford Explorer, the 2004 Ford Explorer, the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport, the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport, the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport, the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the 1997 Ford F Series, the 1998 Ford F Series, the 1999 Ford F Series, the 2000 Ford F Series, the 2001 Ford F Series, the 2002 Ford F Series, the 2003 Ford F Series, the 1997 Ford F Series (light), the 1998 Ford F Series (light), the 1999 Ford F Series (light), the 2000 Ford F Series (light), the 2001 Ford F Series (light), the 1997 Ford F Super Duty, the 1998 Ford F Super Duty, the 1999 Ford F Super Duty, the 2000 Ford F Super Duty, the 2001 Ford F Super Duty, the 2002 Ford F Super Duty, the 2003 Ford F Super Duty, the 1997 Ford F-150, the 1998 Ford F-150, the 1999 Ford F-150, the 2000 Ford F-150, the 2001 Ford F-150, the 2002 Ford F-150, the 2003 Ford F-150, the 2004 Ford F-150, the 1997 Ford F-250, the 1998 Ford F-250, the 1999 Ford F-250, the 2000 Ford F-250, the 2001 Ford F-250, the 2002 Ford F-250, the 2003 Ford F-250, the 2004 Ford F-250, the 1997 Ford F-350, the 1998 Ford F-350, the 1999 Ford F-350, the 2000 Ford F-350, the 2001 Ford F-350, the 2002 Ford F-350, the 2003 Ford F-350, the 2004 Ford F-350, the 1997 Ford Mustang, the 1998 Ford Mustang, the 1999 Ford Mustang, the 2000 Ford Mustang, the 2001 Ford Mustang, the 2002 Ford Mustang, the 2003 Ford Mustang, the 2004 Ford Mustang, the 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra, the 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra, the 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra, the 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra, the 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R, the 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible, the 1998 Ford Mustang Convertible, the 1999 Ford Mustang Convertible, the 2000 Ford Mustang Convertible, the 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible, the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible, the 2003 Lincoln Aviator, the 2004 Lincoln Aviator, the 1997 Lincoln Navigator, the 1998 Lincoln Navigator, the 1999 Lincoln Navigator, the 2000 Lincoln Navigator, the 2001 Lincoln Navigator, the 2002 Lincoln Navigator, the 2003 Lincoln Navigator, the 2004 Lincoln Navigator, the 1997 Lincoln Town Car, the 1998 Lincoln Town Car, the 1999 Lincoln Town Car, the 2000 Lincoln Town Car, the 2001 Lincoln Town Car, the 2002 Lincoln Town Car, the 2003 Lincoln Town Car, the 2004 Lincoln Town Car, the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, the 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, the 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, the 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
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7 Vehicle speed control defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jul. 7, 2005. It was closed on Nov. 2, 2005. On July 7, 2005, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation to investigate alleged stuck throttle complaints in certain model year (my) 2002 Ford explorer and Mercury mountaineer vehicles equipped with the standard available 4. 0l sohc v6 engine.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2002 Ford Explorer, the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer.
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8 Electrical system defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Mar. 22, 2005. It was closed on Aug. 2, 2006. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Ea05-005 is closed with fordâ¿s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6. 7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1994 Ford Bronco, the 1995 Ford Bronco, the 1996 Ford Bronco, the 1994 Ford E-150, the 1995 Ford E-150, the 1996 Ford E-150, the 1996 Ford E-450, the 1997 Ford E-450, the 1998 Ford E-450, the 1999 Ford E-450, the 2000 Ford E-450, the 2001 Ford E-450, the 2002 Ford E-450, the 1994 Ford Econoline, the 1995 Ford Econoline, the 1996 Ford Econoline, the 2000 Ford Excursion, the 2001 Ford Excursion, the 2002 Ford Excursion, the 1997 Ford Expedition, the 1998 Ford Expedition, the 1999 Ford Expedition, the 2001 Ford Expedition, the 2002 Ford Expedition, the 1998 Ford Explorer, the 1994 Ford F-150, the 1995 Ford F-150, the 1996 Ford F-150, the 1997 Ford F-150, the 1998 Ford F-150, the 1999 Ford F-150, the 2001 Ford F-150, the 2002 Ford F-150, the 1994 Ford F-250, the 1995 Ford F-250, the 1996 Ford F-250, the 1997 Ford F-250, the 1998 Ford F-250, the 1999 Ford F-250, the 2000 Ford F-250, the 2001 Ford F-250, the 2002 Ford F-250, the 1994 Ford F-350, the 1995 Ford F-350, the 1996 Ford F-350, the 1997 Ford F-350, the 1998 Ford F-350, the 1999 Ford F-350, the 2000 Ford F-350, the 2001 Ford F-350, the 2002 Ford F-350, the 1994 Ford F-450, the 1995 Ford F-450, the 1996 Ford F-450, the 1997 Ford F-450, the 1998 Ford F-450, the 1999 Ford F-450, the 2000 Ford F-450, the 2001 Ford F-450, the 2002 Ford F-450, the 1994 Ford F-550, the 1995 Ford F-550, the 1996 Ford F-550, the 1997 Ford F-550, the 1998 Ford F-550, the 1999 Ford F-550, the 2000 Ford F-550, the 2001 Ford F-550, the 2002 Ford F-550, the 1998 Ford Mountaineer, the 1998 Ford Navigator, the 1999 Ford Navigator, the 2001 Ford Navigator, the 2002 Ford Navigator, the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, the 1998 Lincoln Navigator, the 1999 Lincoln Navigator, the 2001 Lincoln Navigator, the 2002 Lincoln Navigator, the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer.
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9 Body hatchback/liftgate hinge and attachments defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jun. 2, 2004. It was closed on Sep. 28, 2004. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Complaints report failure of the rear liftgate glass support while the operator is opening or closing the glass. The falling glass can strike the operator or bystander. The injuries reported are bruises to the head, neck or back, cuts to the face, arm or hand.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2002 Ford Explorer, the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, the 2002 Ford Mountaineer, the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer.
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10 Front seats assembly recliner defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on May. 21, 2003. It was closed on Sep. 5, 2003. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
By letter dated August 4, 2003, Ford notified the agency that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall (NHTSA recall no. 03v281) involving certain model year (my) 1998-2001 Ford explorer / Mercury mountaineer 4-door, my 1998-2000 Ford explorer 2-door and my 2001-2002 Ford explorer sport and sport
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1998 Ford Explorer, the 1999 Ford Explorer, the 2000 Ford Explorer, the 2001 Ford Explorer, the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, the 2001 Mercury Mountaineer.
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11 Air bags defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jul. 2, 2002. It was closed on Feb. 25, 2003. In July 2001, Ford issued a special service message announcing that some air bagclockspring devices may produce noise when the steering wheel is turned full left or right. Ford was aware that some clocksprings may have been improperly installed.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2002 Ford Explorer, the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer.
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12 Seat belts defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jul. 2, 2002. It was closed on May. 21, 2003. 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.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1995 Ford Explorer, the 1995 Ford Ranger.
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13 Seat belts defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jan. 23, 2002. It was closed on Jul. 2, 2002. Allege safety belt release buckle assembly
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1995 Ford Explorer.
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14 Air bags defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Dec. 12, 2001. It was closed on Jul. 2, 2002. Allege improper installation, the air bag clockspring wiring assembly can be damaged and can affect the performance of the air bag system during frontal crashes.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2002 Ford Explorer, the 2002 Ford Mountaineer.
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15 Front seat belts webbing defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Feb. 26, 2001. It was closed on Apr. 25, 2002. Alleged that the seat belt webbing
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1999 Ford Explorer, the 2000 Ford Explorer.
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16 Front seat belts webbing defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Nov. 3, 2000. It was closed on Feb. 26, 2001. Alleged that the seat belt may webbing
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2000 Ford Explorer.
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17 Suspension defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Sep. 20, 2000. It was closed on Nov. 30, 2000. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Alleged that one or both front stabilizer bar links break, contributing to vehicle oversteer and excessive suspension travel
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1995 Ford Explorer, the 1996 Ford Explorer.
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18 Structure defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Apr. 14, 2000. It was closed on Oct. 20, 2000. 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.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1991 Ford Explorer, the 1992 Ford Explorer, the 1993 Ford Explorer, the 1994 Ford Explorer.
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19 Structure defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Nov. 30, 1999. It was closed on Apr. 14, 2000. Odi received 18 complaint alleging that the winch cable, that lifts and retains the spare tire under the rear of the vehicle, fails while the vehicle is underway. This results in the spare wheel dropping onto the roadway.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1991 Ford Explorer, the 1992 Ford Explorer, the 1993 Ford Explorer, the 1994 Ford Explorer.
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20 Air bags defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Nov. 19, 1999. It was closed on May. 23, 2000. Alleged that the airbag warning light illuminates, indicating possible airbag system failure.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1999 Ford Explorer, the 1999 Ford Mountaineer.
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21 Power train defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Nov. 1, 1999. It was closed on Mar. 9, 2000. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1995 Ford Explorer, the 1996 Ford Explorer.
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22 Visibility defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jul. 28, 1999. It was closed on Apr. 24, 2000. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Odi has received 35 complaints alleging malfunction of the windshield wipers on certain 1997-1999 Ford explorers and Mercury mountaineers. The complainants allege that the wiper system is prone to erratic operation including failure to operate consistently during precipitiation as well as
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1997 Ford Explorer, the 1998 Ford Explorer, the 1999 Ford Explorer, the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.
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23 Steering defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jul. 6, 1999. It was closed on Oct. 29, 1999. The steering knuckle ( at the upper ball joint) and axle separate. The pinch bolt is found to be missing.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1997 Ford Explorer, the 1998 Ford Explorer, the 1997 Ford Ranger, the 1998 Ford Ranger, the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer.
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24 Power train defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jun. 9, 1999. It was closed on Feb. 22, 2000. Ford has issued a technical service bulletin, article no. 99-8-7, pertaining to the powertrain control module (pcm) of the explorers, which may be related to this issue. The service bulletin addressed the issues of explorers and mountaineer's harsh downs
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1998 Ford Explorer, the 1999 Ford Explorer, the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.
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25 Defroster/defogger system defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jan. 15, 1999. It was closed on Apr. 18, 2000. Alleged that leaves, pine straw, or other foreign material may enter the blower assembly through the fresh air cowl and accumulate in the vicinity of the blower resistor assembly. . Heat from the blower resistors may ignite the foreign material, causing a fire in the blower housing.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1992 Ford Explorer, the 1993 Ford Explorer, the 1994 Ford Explorer.
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26 Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jan. 7, 1999. It was closed on Feb. 9, 2001. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Throttle not returning to idle after the accelerator is released or when the speed control is deactivated.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1997 Ford Explorer, the 1998 Ford Explorer.
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27 Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Nov. 3, 1998. It was closed on Nov. 15, 2000. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Fuel leak and possible fire from engine compartment fuel lines damaged by electrical sparking and discharge.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1997 Ford Explorer, the 1998 Ford Explorer, the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer.
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28 Defroster/defogger system defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Sep. 4, 1998. It was closed on Jan. 15, 1999.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1992 Ford Explorer, the 1993 Ford Explorer, the 1994 Ford Explorer.
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29 Defroster/defogger system defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Sep. 4, 1998. It was closed on Sep. 11, 1998. 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.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1992 Ford Explorer, the 1993 Ford Explorer, the 1994 Ford Explorer.
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30 Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jul. 31, 1998. It was closed on Jan. 7, 1999. Throttle not returning to idle after the accelerator is released or the speed control is deactivated
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1997 Ford Explorer.
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31 Structure defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jan. 6, 1998. It was closed on Feb. 4, 1998. 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.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1991 Ford Explorer, the 1992 Ford Explorer, the 1993 Ford Explorer, the 1994 Ford Explorer.
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32 Automatic transmission defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Oct. 29, 1997. It was closed on Apr. 1, 1999. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
When the automatic shift lever is placed in the park position, the parking pawl does not always engage the park gear. This can lead to the vehicle jumping out of gear unintentionally and cause the vehicle to start rolling inadvertently
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1991 Ford Aerostar, the 1992 Ford Aerostar, the 1990 Ford Bronco Ii, the 1991 Ford Explorer, the 1990 Ford Ranger, the 1991 Ford Ranger.
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33 Structure defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on May. 23, 1997. It was closed on Jan. 20, 1998. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Sunroof ("air roof") shattering and separation
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1991 Ford Explorer, the 1992 Ford Explorer, the 1993 Ford Explorer, the 1994 Ford Explorer.
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34 Electrical system defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Mar. 13, 1997. It was closed on Sep. 4, 1997. Allegedly, electrical fires originating in the center console while the vehicles were parked or being driven.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1995 Ford Explorer, the 1996 Ford Explorer.
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35 Structure defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Dec. 17, 1996. It was closed on May. 23, 1997. The sunroof shattered or was blown off. In all but one case this occurred while driving.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1992 Ford Explorer, the 1993 Ford Explorer.
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36 Electrical system defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Nov. 22, 1996. It was closed on May. 15, 1997. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Owners allege incidents of fire caused by electrical shorting inside the driver's door.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1993 Ford Explorer, the 1994 Ford Explorer.
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37 Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jul. 24, 1996. It was closed on Oct. 29, 1999. Consumers report a number of brake-related complaints, including wheel lockup, hard brake pedal and brake pedal fading to the floor, which are accompanied by extended stopping distances
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1993 Ford Explorer, the 1994 Ford Explorer.
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38 Brake antilock defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Feb. 28, 1996. It was closed on Jul. 24, 1996. 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.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1993 Ford Explorer, the 1994 Ford Explorer.
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39 Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jun. 19, 1995. It was closed on Apr. 2, 1996. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Stress corrosion cracking (scc) occurs in studs used to secure brake master cyinder to power brake booster. Due to scc, the studs fracture and master cylinder separates from booster. This results in sudden, unforeseen, and complete loss of braking.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1991 Ford Explorer, the 1992 Ford Explorer, the 1993 Ford Explorer, the 1994 Ford Explorer, the 1991 Ford Ranger, the 1992 Ford Ranger, the 1993 Ford Ranger, the 1994 Ford Ranger, the 1991 Mazda B Series, the 1992 Mazda B Series, the 1993 Mazda B Series, the 1994 Mazda B Series, the 1991 Mazda B-series Truck, the 1992 Mazda B-series Truck, the 1993 Mazda B-series Truck, the 1994 Mazda B-series Truck, the 1991 Mazda Navajo, the 1992 Mazda Navajo, the 1993 Mazda Navajo, the 1994 Mazda Navajo.
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40 Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jan. 3, 1995. It was closed on Jun. 19, 1995. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1991 Ford Explorer, the 1992 Ford Explorer, the 1993 Ford Explorer, the 1994 Ford Explorer.
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41 Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jun. 10, 1994. It was closed on Aug. 31, 1994. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1991 Ford Explorer, the 1992 Ford Explorer.
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42 Power train defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jan. 29, 1993. It was closed on Jul. 29, 1994. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1992 Ford Explorer.
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43 Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jan. 15, 1993. It was closed on Jan. 6, 1994. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1991 Ford Explorer.
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44 Seats defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Oct. 23, 1992. It was closed on Feb. 26, 1993. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1990 Ford Bronco Ii, the 1991 Ford Bronco Ii, the 1990 Ford Explorer, the 1991 Ford Explorer, the 1990 Ford Ranger, the 1991 Ford Ranger, the 1990 Mazda Navajo, the 1991 Mazda Navajo.
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45 Power train defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Sep. 9, 1992. It was closed on Jan. 29, 1993. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1992 Ford Explorer, the 1992 Mazda Navajo.
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46 Suspension defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Mar. 16, 1992. It was closed on Aug. 31, 1992. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1986 Ford Bronco Ii, the 1987 Ford Bronco Ii, the 1988 Ford Bronco Ii, the 1989 Ford Bronco Ii, the 1990 Ford Bronco Ii, the 1991 Ford Bronco Ii, the 1986 Ford Explorer, the 1987 Ford Explorer, the 1988 Ford Explorer, the 1989 Ford Explorer, the 1990 Ford Explorer, the 1991 Ford Explorer, the 1986 Ford Ranger, the 1987 Ford Ranger, the 1988 Ford Ranger, the 1989 Ford Ranger, the 1990 Ford Ranger, the 1991 Ford Ranger.
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47 Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Oct. 3, 1991. It was closed on Aug. 17, 1992. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1991 Ford Explorer.
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48 Automatic transmission defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Sep. 16, 1991. It was closed on Nov. 8, 1991. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1986 Ford Aerostar, the 1987 Ford Aerostar, the 1988 Ford Aerostar, the 1989 Ford Aerostar, the 1990 Ford Aerostar, the 1991 Ford Explorer, the 1991 Mazda Navajo.
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49 Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jul. 17, 1991. It was closed on Apr. 10, 1992. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1991 Ford Explorer.
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50 Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jun. 10, 1991. It was closed on Oct. 3, 1991. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1991 Ford Explorer.
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51 Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation was opened on Mar. 6, 1991. It was closed on Jul. 22, 1991. There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1991 Ford Explorer.
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52 Brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

Odi received a complaint from a municipal police fleet reporting failures of front brake jounce hoses in two model year (my) 2015 Ford explorer police interceptor vehicles (voq 10705832). The failures have occurred at low mileages while performing driver training on a closed course which included
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2015 Ford Explorer.
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53 Back over prevention: sensing system: camera defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

On September 23, 2020, Ford motor company (Ford) filed a noncompliance recall report under 49 cfr part 573 (NHTSA recall no. 20v-575), recalling 620,246 model year (my) 2020 Ford f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, explorer, mustang, transit, expedition, escape, ranger and edge, and Lincoln nautilus
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2020 Ford Edge, the 2020 Ford Escape, the 2020 Ford Expedition, the 2020 Ford Explorer, the 2020 Ford F-150, the 2020 Ford F-250, the 2020 Ford F-350, the 2020 Ford F-450, the 2020 Ford F-550, the 2020 Ford Mustang, the 2020 Ford Ranger, the 2020 Ford Transit, the 2020 Lincoln Corsair, the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus.
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54 Steering electric power assist system defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

The office of defects investigation (odi) has received 15 complaints alleging loss of power steering assist and increased steering effort in model year 2011 Ford explorer vehicles equipped with electric power assisted steering (epas).
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2011 Ford Explorer, the 2012 Ford Explorer, the 2013 Ford Explorer.
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55 Driveline differential unit defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

On March 30, 2023 and April 14, 2022, Ford motor company (Ford) filed two safety recalls (NHTSA recall 23v-199 and 22v-255) on certain model year (my) 2020-2022 Ford explorer vehicles produced from October 2, 2019 to April 11, 2022.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2020 Ford Explorer, the 2021 Ford Explorer, the 2022 Ford Explorer.
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56 Brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

On April 29, 2015, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe15-017 to investigate reports of low-mileage failures of front brake jounce hoses in model year (my) 2015 Ford explorer police interceptor vehicles operated as training vehicles by the city of sacramento, California (odi voq no.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2013 Ford Explorer, the 2014 Ford Explorer, the 2015 Ford Explorer.
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57 Hood latch defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

NHTSA is opening this audit query to investigate whether the hertz corporation (hertz) has complied with the requirements of the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act (safety act). The safety act requires, among other things, that a rental company shall not rent a vehicle subject to a
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2018 Ford Explorer, the 2018 Nissan Altima, the 2019 Nissan Altima, the 2020 Nissan Altima, the 2021 Nissan Altima, the 2022 Nissan Altima.
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58 Structure body defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2011 Ford Explorer, the 2012 Ford Explorer, the 2013 Ford Explorer, the 2014 Ford Explorer, the 2015 Ford Explorer, the 2016 Ford Explorer, the 2017 Ford Explorer, the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept.
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59 Structure defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
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.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 1991 Ford Explorer, the 1992 Ford Explorer, the 1993 Ford Explorer, the 1994 Ford Explorer, the 1995 Ford Explorer.
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60 Unknown or other defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

The agency, particularly in recent months, has been informed of incidents involving allegations of personal injury and death claimed to have been caused by safety defects and failures to conform to minimum federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) on rental car vehicles for which a safety
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2009 Buick Enclave, the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, the 2007 Chrysler Sebring, the 2008 Chrysler Sebring, the 2005 Chrysler Town & Country, the 2006 Chrysler Town & Country, the 2007 Dodge Avenger, the 2008 Dodge Avenger, the 2005 Dodge Caravan, the 2006 Dodge Caravan, the 2005 Dodge Durango, the 2006 Dodge Durango, the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, the 2007 Dodge Nitro, the 2001 Ford Escape, the 2002 Ford Escape, the 2003 Ford Escape, the 2004 Ford Escape, the 2005 Ford Escape, the 2010 Ford Explorer, the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the 2000 Ford Focus, the 2001 Ford Focus, the 2002 Ford Focus, the 2003 Ford Focus, the 2004 Ford Focus, the 2005 Ford Focus, the 2010 Ford Fusion, the 2005 Ford Mustang, the 2006 Ford Mustang, the 2007 Ford Mustang, the 2008 Ford Mustang, the 2009 GMC Acadia, the 2006 Jeep Commander, the 2007 Jeep Commander, the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the 2006 Jeep Liberty, the 2007 Jeep Liberty, the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, the 2010 Mercury Milan, the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer, the 2009 Pontiac G5, the 2009 Pontiac G6, the 2009 Pontiac Vibe, the 2010 Pontiac Vibe, the 2009 Saturn Aura.
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61 Structure body defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2011 Ford Explorer, the 2012 Ford Explorer, the 2013 Ford Explorer, the 2014 Ford Explorer, the 2015 Ford Explorer, the 2011 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit, the 2012 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit, the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit, the 2014 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit, the 2015 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit.
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62 Body roof and pillars defect investigations of Ford Explorer vehicles

The office of defects investigation (odi) has received 164 complaints on model year 2011-2019 Ford explorer vehicles alleging a windshield trim panel on the vehicle detached while driving at highway speeds.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2011 Ford Explorer, the 2012 Ford Explorer, the 2013 Ford Explorer, the 2014 Ford Explorer, the 2015 Ford Explorer, the 2016 Ford Explorer, the 2017 Ford Explorer, the 2018 Ford Explorer, the 2019 Ford Explorer, the 2013 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, the 2014 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, the 2015 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, the 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, the 2018 Ford Explorer Police Intercept, the 2019 Ford Explorer Police Intercept.
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