1996 Ford Explorer Equipment Problems
13 owner-reported equipment complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Equipment Recalls (1)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DESIGNATIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Fix: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THESE LABELS. DEALERS CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES.
Owner Complaints (13)
I DID NOT RECEIVE A REMEDY OR NOTIFICATION LETTER FROM FORD ABOUT MY SAFETY DEFECTS ON MY 1996 FORD EXPLORER. WHAT DO I DO NOW, IS THERE STILL TIME TO FIX THESE DEFECTS? *TR
1996 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER - CD CHANGER, CD PLAYER FAULT. *AK
CABLE HOLDING SPARE UP AGAINST VEHICLE WAS ABOUT TO BREAK. WIRING WAS WEARING OUT. CONTACT DEALER, AND DEALER STATED IT WAS WEAR AND TEAR OF VEHICLE.*AK
AAA CAME TO REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE. TURNED THE CABLE FOR THE SPARE TIRE TO COME DOWN. TIRE WAS LOWERED FROM STORAGE AREA, REACHED UP, AND THE CABLE BROKE. MOVEMENT OR THE POSITION OF THE CABLE COULD BE RUBBING UP AGAINST THE RIM OF THE SPARE TIRE. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK
EXPLORERS EQUIPPED WITH MESSAGE CENTERS HAVE A POTENTIAL FOR FIRE WHENN USING THE TOWING HARNESS.
LABEL ON DOOR SHOWS INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE.
RADIO FAILED.
RADIO HEAD/AM-FM/CASSETTE/CD FAILED.
JACK HANDLE FAILED.
AIR CONDITIONER FAN FAILED.
LUGGAGE RACK ATTACHMENTS VIBRATE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND PARTIALY SEPARATED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS LUGGAGE RACK ATTACHMENTS VIBRATED, CAUSING IT TO LOOSEN AND SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE. *AK
ONE END OF BACK LUGGAGE RACK CAME UNDONE, CAUSING RACK TO BLOW OVER AND DANGLE OFF THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *DH