Complaints
764
Crashes
70
Fires
73
Injuries
60
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Ford Explorer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#154 complaints
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Crash-related:9
#252 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:130,000 mi
Crash-related:14
#352 complaints
TIRES
Avg mileage:2,000 mi
Crash-related:8
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Ford Explorer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 54 | 9 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 52 | 14 | — | 130,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 52 | 8 | — | 2,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 25 | — | 14 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 22 | 2 | 1 | 127,116 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 20 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 20 | 7 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 18 | — | — | 82,673 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 17 | 1 | — | 160,300 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 16 | — | 12 | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 16 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 13 | — | 5 | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 12 | — | 2 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 11 | 1 | — | 113,804 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 11 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 10 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 10 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 10 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 10 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 10 | — | 2 | — | |
| SEATS | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 8 | — | 1 | 164,650 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 8 | — | — | 75,200 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 8 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 8 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 8 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 7 | — | 6 | 176,333 mi |
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