Complaints
12
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1990 Ford Explorer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
#22 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
#32 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Ford Explorer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 58,410 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — |
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