FaultScore

1991 Ford Explorer other reported problems

15 of the 764 complaints about the 1991 Ford Explorer are about the other systems — 2% of everything reported for this model year.

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15

Complaints

0

Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Unknown OR Other 15 100.0%

Other & Unspecified across every Ford Explorer year

1991 15 0.5%
1993 11 0.4%
1994 15 0.5%
1995 14 0.5%
1996 28 0.9%
1997 36 1.2%
1998 41 1.3%
1999 26 0.8%
2000 24 0.8%
2001 12 0.4%
2002 44 1.4%
2003 44 1.4%
2004 35 1.1%
2005 16 0.5%
2006 22 0.7%
2008 12 0.4%
2011 113 3.7%
2012 103 3.4%
2013 343 11.2%
2014 334 10.9%
2015 399 13.0%
2016 425 13.9%
2017 367 12.0%
2018 163 5.3%
2019 45 1.5%
2020 202 6.6%
2021 82 2.7%
2022 53 1.7%
2023 22 0.7%
2025 17 0.6%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Rohnert Park, CA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I HAVE CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP IE.. HANSEL FORD AND CURTIS FORD. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT SINCE MY VEHICLE (1991) FORD EXPLORER WAS OVER 10 YEARS. OLD THEY NO LONGER HAD ANY INFORMATION ON RECALLED PARTS OR RECALLED PAINT ECT. PLEASE MAIL OR E-MAIL ME A COMPLETET LIST OF ALL RECALLS 1991 FORD EXLPORER.

NHTSA complaint #10165313 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Hartland, WI

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH FACTORY INSTALLED LUGGAGE RACK ON TOP OF VEHICLE BROKE, AND PIECES OF RACK FLEW OFF WITH 6 FOOT LADDER THAT WAS ON RACK. THERE WAS NO CRASH OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THIS TO OTHER VEHICLES. *AK *SLC

NHTSA complaint #889069 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Hollywood, CA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL OUT. WOULD HAVE NO WARNING. WOULD HAPPEN AT ANY SPEED. ENGINE LIGHT WOULD FLASH ON/OFF. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC IT WAS MASS AIR FLOW WAS CAUSING A SHORT IN ENGINE LIGHT. PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT.

NHTSA complaint #875372 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Middletown, NY

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NO SUMMARY

NHTSA complaint #733812 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Baraboo, WI

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NO SUMMARY

NHTSA complaint #728309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Blythewood, SC

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

PAINT FLAKING OFF OF TOP AND HOOD - COMMON AMONG FORD EXPLORERS - FORD KNEW OF PROBLEM IN 1991 WHEN THEY ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN 91-18

NHTSA complaint #728972 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Coon Rapids, MN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NO SUMMARY

NHTSA complaint #729318 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Austin, TX

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE EXTERIOR PAINT HAS NOT WORN OFF IN A NORMAL FASHION. IT HAS FALLEN OFF IN LARGE (AVERAGE 3-INCH DIAMETER) CHUNKS, LEAVING BEHIND UNSIGHTLY SPOTS OF EXPOSED (AND THEREFORE RUSTED) METAL FRAME. THIS EXTREME AND STRANGE WEATHERING PROCESS WAS NOT CAUSED BY SOME EXTREME CLIMATIC CONDITIONS BUT MAY HAVE HAPPENED BECAUSE OF A POOR PAINT JOB OR LOW QUALITY PAINT. NOSAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY.

NHTSA complaint #726054 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

LAS Vegas, NV

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE PAINT IS VERY FADED ON ALL AREAS OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD BY A AUTO BODY REPAIRMAN THAT THIS COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR A NEW BODY PAINT REPAIR IF IT IS IN THE RECALL CATEGORY.

NHTSA complaint #712959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bentonville, AR

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE PAINT ON THE TOP OF THE ROOF AND THE HOOD HAS BEEN FLAKING OFF SINCE 1995. IT HAS BECOME MORE NOTIEABLE IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. THIS CAR HAS BEEN KEPT IN THE GARAGE AND SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. I TALKED TO THE FORD BODY SHOP IN SAN ANTONIO THAT IS AFFILIATED WITH THE ORIGINAL DEALER- NORTHSIDE FORD IN 1995 BUT THEY SAID THAT THE PAINT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY'S. THE ONLY WAY THAT I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT I MAY HAVE SOME RECOURSE, IS THROUGH A RECENT ISSUE OF "CONCUMER REPORTS" - OCT '99 ISSUE. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP OR DOCUMENT THAT YOU COULD PROVIDE IN THIS MATTER.

NHTSA complaint #712624 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Brick, NJ

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 15MPH ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND OFF, AND THEN STAYED ON.

NHTSA complaint #845088 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Carson, CA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SMOKE WAS COMING FROM INSIDE DASHOARD, MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO HELP.

NHTSA complaint #810248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

NEW Kensin, PA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON.

NHTSA complaint #505016 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Franklin S, NY

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT LUMINATES CONSTANTLY.

NHTSA complaint #488998 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

E. Point, FL

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

DEALER NEVER HAS PARTS. ON ALL RECALLS GULF FORD 115 MARKET ST., APALACHICOLA, FL 904 653-9600.

NHTSA complaint #980513 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Other 1991 Ford Explorer problems

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