1989 Ford Explorer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
1 complaints
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- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fuel spill under engine on garage floor determined fuel line leaking on engine. drove car to mark motorcars. 178 kings hwy cutoff ffld,ct 06824 repair work was done at this site. I was told by the mechanic that the car should have been towed. a fire could potentially result while driving this…
Fuel spill under engine on garage floor determined fuel line leaking on engine. drove car to mark motorcars. 178 kings hwy cutoff ffld,ct 06824 repair work was done at this site. I was told by the mechanic that the car should have been towed. a fire could potentially result while driving this car. important no dealer warning label was installed. contacted miller ford/nissan 930-970 kings hwy. Ffld,ct. 06825 for part replacement of fuel line supply&return line assembly. part cost $543.23 and labor$126.00 taxes $41.36 &shop parts 20.08 total repair order $730.67 ford dealer refused for total reimbursement contacted the national highway traffic safety administration. informed of nhtsa campaign ID number #[xxx] this IS a 1998 for explorer ltd vehicle id#[xxx] the ford motor company refuses to award me a total refund. *nm updated 07/11/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6)
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.
- 45756High altitude transmission available.
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