1987 Ford Explorer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires
Tire "detreaded" at highway speed, causing major fender and electrical damage to taillight. fortunately the tire did not go flat. *ak (dot number: hykc frx tiresize: P205 75 R1)
- Tires › Tread/belt
PE00 020; consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and heard a slapping noise. he continued to drive, and and when he got home, he noticed that left rear tire tread had separated from vehicle. firestone, wilderness at, p23575r16, there were no injuries.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Antilock brakes lock up upon engagement, causing vehicle to skid momentarily.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Whl separation/torque loss
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 50500Vehicles may experience a vibration during wide open throttle acceleration or while cruising at highway speeds. Revised front driveshaft.
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