1994 Ford Explorer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 1994 Ford Explorer. Newest first.
This IS not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. equipment description: ford IS replacing all firestone wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on ford trucks and suvs. ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy
The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on march 31, 2002. however, customers can contact ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.ford.com for possible assistance.
Tire description: firestone wilderness at, size p235/75r15, produced at the decatur, illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx II tires, size p235/75r15. operation of these tires at low inflation pressures, high speed, and in hot weather, can contribute to separation of the tire tread.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.
Remedy
The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on august 29, 2001. however, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance.
Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
Risk and remedy
Risk
With a broken bracket weld, there IS a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ball stud to disengage, unexpectedly allowing the liftgate to fall from an open position.
Remedy
Dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.
A short circuit condition can occur in the remote power mirror control switch circuit board as a result of a separated part of the contact assembly bridging the switch positive battery pad and adjacent chassis ground pad.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The current can overheat the printed circuit board and other plastic and elastomeric components of the switch assembly resulting in smoke or fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install an in-line 10 amp fuse in the positive battery feed to the remote power mirror control switch assembly.
The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. The master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. this IS not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the campaign will reinforce the bracket attachments of the rear liftgate gas assist cylinders which could pull away from the inside of the liftgate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a bracket and gas assist cylinder were to detach completely from the liftgate and no longer bear against the liftgate as intended, the remaining assist cylinder would not hold the liftgate in an open position. personal injury could occur.
Remedy
Ford dealers will reinforce the bracket attachments.
The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission IS not left in gear.
Remedy
A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle IS parked.
Owner complaints
1,207 complaints109 involved a crash83 involved a fire154 injuries20 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body · Unknown or other
I looked up my vehicle and it has a recall and I want it fixed. *tr
- Power train
Purchased vehicle transmission out,came with rebuilt transmission,installed,lasted about 1 year.kept blowing front seals.always heated up going uphill.next transmission,same story.serviced regular,with filter change.current transmission in trans. Shop,burnt up,new clutches,bands,seals,you name…
Purchased vehicle transmission out,came with rebuilt transmission,installed,lasted about 1 year.kept blowing front seals.always heated up going uphill.next transmission,same story.serviced regular,with filter change.current transmission in trans. Shop,burnt up,new clutches,bands,seals,you name it.it still will not shift correcty due to servo piston failure,that also needs fixed.a4ld transmission in too small for the explorer vehicle.i like the vehicle in general,even installed manual lockouts to help this siduation.this vehicle has had good care,but to no avail.i believe that the ford motor company should be held accountable for presenting the american consumer with such bad drivetrain siduatiion,that I am sure that they both knew about,and just did not care.it left me,a service connected disabled veteran,on the shoulder of the highway,many times.even on my way to the va hospital.reguards
- Exterior lighting
High beams act as low beams all the time, unless you pull the brights towards you and hold which IS also a fatality. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1994 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, an odor of gasoline fumes emitted inside of the vehicle and the engine warning light illuminated. In addition, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact experienced bronchial health…
TL* the contact owns a 1994 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, an odor of gasoline fumes emitted inside of the vehicle and the engine warning light illuminated. In addition, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact experienced bronchial health issues that required medical attention as a result from inhaling the fumes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000. The vin was unavailable.
- Tires
April, 1996 i, my EX wife, and my daughter were coming back from palmdale, la county, traveling east on 138 highway back to ontario, san bernardino county, where I used to reside. While I was passing slow truck in two highway trying to get back in the front of the truck one of the front tires…
April, 1996 i, my EX wife, and my daughter were coming back from palmdale, la county, traveling east on 138 highway back to ontario, san bernardino county, where I used to reside. While I was passing slow truck in two highway trying to get back in the front of the truck one of the front tires exploded I lost control of the 1994 ford explorer got on the dirt the car was airborne landed turn god knows how many times and landed on the side. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Vehicle speed control
My tenant's vehicle - a 1994 ford explorer - spontaneously caught fire while parked in my property's garage in the middle of the night. the fire department was able to extinguish the flames and determined that the cause of the fire was the car itself - likely a faulty cruise control valve according to them. the insurance company will conduct its own investigation. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Vehicle speed control
I was sitting at a stop light all of a sudden the truck accelerated forward. The next event I was traveling about 40 miles an hour and the truck accelerated out of control and I was unable to stop it, the brakes wouldn't stop it, finally I turned the key off and it shut down. It's been happening on…
I was sitting at a stop light all of a sudden the truck accelerated forward. The next event I was traveling about 40 miles an hour and the truck accelerated out of control and I was unable to stop it, the brakes wouldn't stop it, finally I turned the key off and it shut down. It's been happening on and off since then. It doesn't happen all the time, but, I never know when it will happen again. I contacted ford several times about this problem and they told me it could be alot of different reasons, they named off some parts and I replaced alot of them and am still having the same problem. They did say they have heard of other people having the same problems, but they were not all for the same reasons. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline · Vehicle speed control
Investigation of a motor vehicle traffic collision revealed that the accelerator pedal on 1994 ford explorer (unknown miles) may become stuck in the "full open throttle" position. Condition occurs when the accelerator pedal arm wears a slit in the rubber sound/heat insluation on the floor board.…
Investigation of a motor vehicle traffic collision revealed that the accelerator pedal on 1994 ford explorer (unknown miles) may become stuck in the "full open throttle" position. Condition occurs when the accelerator pedal arm wears a slit in the rubber sound/heat insluation on the floor board. After that occurs, when the accelerator IS fully depressed, the arm can become stuck in the rubber. condition was discovered during investigation of a fatal crash. After the condition was discovered, it could be easily and repeatedly replicated. note: fatality occurred when the driver, for unknown reasons, exited the vehicle while it was still in motion at unknown speed. Driver died upon impact with road. Vehicle continued off road and came to rest, mostly undamaged, in a field well off road surface. *tt
- Structure › Body · Tires · Vehicle speed control
While driving I turned on air conditioner and immediately light smoke began out of air conditioning vents and then the next moment the smoke was extremely heavy out of the vents and then visible fire underneath front passenger side dashboard. I immediately pulled the vehicle off the side of the road and exited, 10 minutes later it was fully engulfed in flames. *ln
- Electrical system
1994 ford explorer had smoke coming out of the air-conditioner vents into the passenger compartment, slight at first, then so heavy that forward visibility was obscured. After stopping the vehicle, a small fire was seen burning the plastic evaporator cover where the blower motor resistor assembly…
1994 ford explorer had smoke coming out of the air-conditioner vents into the passenger compartment, slight at first, then so heavy that forward visibility was obscured. After stopping the vehicle, a small fire was seen burning the plastic evaporator cover where the blower motor resistor assembly IS mounted in the evaporator cover. Some snow thrown on the fire put it out. the blower motor appears to be shorted or maybe jammed from rotating, causing the resistor to get hotter than normal, igniting the plastic cover. maybe leaves or other flammable debris contacted the resistor, but I can't tell as the flames burned up anything in the area around the resistor assembly. fortunately, I was able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop, in spite of very limited visibility in the heavy smoke. I was on a slow speed, low traffic city street. the results would have been much worse if the fire occurred at highway speeds. the blower motor will be available for inspection when I remove and replace it to try and get the air system working for heat at least. *Tr
- Exterior lighting
Light control switch heats up so hot that wires and plug in melt,burn and crack causing light switch failure that could go unknown causing a crash or fire. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford explorer. When the contact was driving approximately 10 mph, dark smoke began emitting from the instrument panel. The contact turned the vehicle off which immediately became engulfed in flames. The police and fire department were notified and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 200,000.
- Electrical system
While driving, the SUV caught fire from under the hood. the vehicle was consumed by flames in less than 5 minutes. although many makes and models of fords have been recalled ( faulty cruise control - potential fire hazard), the 1994 ford explorer has not been recalled. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
TL* the contact owns a 1994 ford explorer. while parked, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the flames. The fire inspector was unable to determine the cause of fire. The vehicle was severely damaged. the manufacturer has not been notified. The current and failure mileages were 175,000.
- Vehicle speed control
The gas pedal got stuck causing my vehicle to accelerate at a higher than normal speed in an apartment parking lot, which caused my vehicle to run into the apartment building and caused structural damage and front end damage to the explorer. It IS inoperable at this time due to this incident. A police report was made and insurance company notified. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
I drive a 1994 ford explorer 4X4. My complaint IS with the front brakes. When the inner brake pads wear to a certain point, they fall out of the channels that they slide in causing brake failure. When this happens, all that IS left to stop the vehicle IS the piston of the brake caliper. There IS no…
I drive a 1994 ford explorer 4X4. My complaint IS with the front brakes. When the inner brake pads wear to a certain point, they fall out of the channels that they slide in causing brake failure. When this happens, all that IS left to stop the vehicle IS the piston of the brake caliper. There IS no wear indicator to warn the driver that disc pads are worn out. Please let me know if there IS a recall on this problem. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Suspension
My vehicle was purchased as IS and I have had some problems with it . I need rocker panels , 3 ball joints and a new muffler. *Tr
- Structure › Body
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford explorer. the contact stated that the liftgate brackets fractured and the glass fell out and struck her on the head. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number 99v310001 (structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device), although…
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford explorer. the contact stated that the liftgate brackets fractured and the glass fell out and struck her on the head. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number 99v310001 (structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device), although the failures were identical. the contact would have to pay $200 for the repair. currently, the window can no longer be opened. the failure and current mileages were 170,000.
- Tires › Tread/belt
Recalled firestone atx and wilderness tires. **Nar** *nj the consumer was traveling at 70 mph when the left rear tire suffered a catastrophic tread belt separation. The vehicle became uncontrollable and subsequently rolled which caused a fatal head injury to a restrained 12 year old occupant. it was also stated that the spare tires were also defective and they too should be removed from vehicles. *Jb
- Tires
While driving 60 mph on the highway, driver's side front tire had complete tread-separation, causing damage to the front end of the vehicle, left side of vehicle, and flattening the rear left tire. although the driver's side front tire had complete tread separation, it remains inflated. the…
While driving 60 mph on the highway, driver's side front tire had complete tread-separation, causing damage to the front end of the vehicle, left side of vehicle, and flattening the rear left tire. although the driver's side front tire had complete tread separation, it remains inflated. the defective tire, as well as all tires on the vehicle, had plenty of tread left, passing both the penny and quarter test, were properly inflated, and show no cracking or wearing. all the tires were purchased at the same time and are toyo radial open country p235/75r15. a stevens county police officer witnessed the tread separation and stopped to help. *tr
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford explorer. while driving between 25-30 mph, white smoke appeared from the air conditioning vents. the contact pulled over and exited the vehicle. the vehicle continued to smoke and then caught fire on the front passenger side underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was destroyed. a fire report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 150,000.
- Engine and engine cooling · Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford explorer. after making a right turn at 5 mph, the vehicle slowly gained speed and then unexpectedly accelerated. the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle slowed down momentarily, but did not stop completely. the speedometer displayed 80 mph and the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford explorer. after making a right turn at 5 mph, the vehicle slowly gained speed and then unexpectedly accelerated. the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle slowed down momentarily, but did not stop completely. the speedometer displayed 80 mph and the rear wheels began to smoke, due to the fact that the brake pedal was depressed while the vehicle was still accelerating. he managed to turn the key and shut off the engine. the contact attempted to restart the engine, but the rpm dial was in the red zone. he was able to drive the vehicle back to his residence and discovered that the throttle plate was stuck in the open position. he repaired the failure on his own, without the dealer's assistance. he believes that had he not been knowledgeable of the failure, it could have been a lot more severe. the current and failure mileages were 90,000. updated 07/15/08
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford explorer. while driving approximately 10 mph, the engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle stalled minutes later, but quickly restarted. smoke appeared under the hood and then the vehicle burst into flames. the vehicle was destroyed. a…
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford explorer. while driving approximately 10 mph, the engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle stalled minutes later, but quickly restarted. smoke appeared under the hood and then the vehicle burst into flames. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the manufacturer and dealer were not notified. the vin, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 90,000.
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive) · Steering · Suspension
I was browsing for a used car and came on an add selling cars I had no vehicle I asked if they can pick me up on the other side of the clinton ferry. they said yes they will pick me up. so checked out their inventory. I picked a 1994 ford explorer little damage to the body, tires needed…
I was browsing for a used car and came on an add selling cars I had no vehicle I asked if they can pick me up on the other side of the clinton ferry. they said yes they will pick me up. so checked out their inventory. I picked a 1994 ford explorer little damage to the body, tires needed changing, the front windshield has damage, and rear view mirror was gone. I accepted these and asked for a test ride proceeded off the lot there was no gas making a test drive short. it was as if they rushed me through the deal nothing was said about the problems. returning home IS when I began running into problems that were safety issues. the rpms had gone to the limits of safe operation exceeding 6,000 rpms and not shifting to a hire gear making the motor screen nearly exploding the motor this IS consistent every time you operate. so drove home with this problem. I accelerated and then let off the gas and it then shifted up. I gave it the gas it screamed and I let off the gas and it shifted into the higher gear I also have steering problems it pulls to the left pulling me into on going traffic, shimmies and the tie rods connected to the steering had some play in them. so when I turned left or right I had no steering until it got to certain point where it steered. the vehicle floats like a boat a strut problem. now when I went to estimates for the repairs its parts and labor came too about the same amount I paid for the truck approximately 4,400.00. so now I have this truck I refuse to drive. I told them to come and get it and no way was I going to drive an unsafe truck so it sits in my driveway. I refuse to pay them any money. they haven't called me, nor made any deal.
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Interior
The power control for side view mirror shorted out and caused electrical smoke and orange glow/fire from side console. checking your site, you already list this but dealership and ford do not have a record of this recall (97v083000).
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Spare tire winch cable
There is no summary currently available
- Spare tire winch cable
From the beginning of the 1991 model year production until the middle of the 1994 model year production, ford used a galvanized steel cable to lift and hold in stored position, the explorer spare tire.on may 19, 1994, based on the results of ford durability testing , ford changed to a 4.00mm stainless steel…
From the beginning of the 1991 model year production until the middle of the 1994 model year production, ford used a galvanized steel cable to lift and hold in stored position, the explorer spare tire.on may 19, 1994, based on the results of ford durability testing , ford changed to a 4.00mm stainless steel cable.there have been over 100 incidents in which the original galvanized steel cable failed allowing the spare tire to drop from its rear storage well.one of these incidents caused a following vehicle to be involved in a collision and on six other occasions the wheel made contact with following vehicles, resulting in property damage.
- Liftgate support bracket failure
Summary:on august 22, 1995, ford conducted safety recall, 95v-164, on 1992 and 1993 model year explorer due to liftgate failures.the rear liftgate hydraulic cylinder bracket can become unattached allowing the liftgate to suddenly drop.the recall remedy was to install reinforcements on the brackets.ford also initiated…
Summary:on august 22, 1995, ford conducted safety recall, 95v-164, on 1992 and 1993 model year explorer due to liftgate failures.the rear liftgate hydraulic cylinder bracket can become unattached allowing the liftgate to suddenly drop.the recall remedy was to install reinforcements on the brackets.ford also initiated a safety improvement campaign in october 1995, for 1991-1995 model year explorer vehicles which were not included in the recall, to install reinforcements on those bracket that were found to be loose or detached.this campaign ended in october 1996. Since november 1996, odi has received 51 consumer complaints alleging liftgate failures caused by the bracket separation, of which 19 reported the liftgate struck the occupant causing 12 injuries.one complaint was on 1992 model year vehicle, three complaints were on 1993 model year vehicles, and 47 complaints were on 1994 model year vehicles. This rq IS to determine the extent of the problem experience and the scope of safety recall 95v-164.ford and mazda are conducting a safety recall campaign under recall number 99v-310.001/.002.
- Blower assembly fires
Based on the relatively low failure frequency measured over an extended exposure time and the fact that the great majoity of incidents are confined within the blower housing, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of the agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the…
Based on the relatively low failure frequency measured over an extended exposure time and the fact that the great majoity of incidents are confined within the blower housing, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of the agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take furthe action if warranted by the circumstances.
- Heater blower assembly fire
There is no summary currently available
- Blower assembly fires
There is no summary currently available
- Heavy lateral vibration
Nhtsa was petitioned to commence a defect investigation of the subject vehicles on january 6, 1998.the petition alleges that early model ford explorer sport utility vehicles develop heavy lateral vibrations at speeds above 55 mph and when encountering bumps at low speeds.the petition further alleges that these…
Nhtsa was petitioned to commence a defect investigation of the subject vehicles on january 6, 1998.the petition alleges that early model ford explorer sport utility vehicles develop heavy lateral vibrations at speeds above 55 mph and when encountering bumps at low speeds.the petition further alleges that these vibrations could possibly cause loss of vehicle control.the analysis of the petition IS presented in the attached notice which IS published in the federal register.
- Sunroof shattering and separation
There is no summary currently available
- Driver door electrical fire
The contact assembly for the remote power mirror control switch may develop a short circuit between the switch positive pad and chassis ground pad as a result of water intrusion.excess current flow resulting from the short circuit condition may overheat the remote power mirror control switch circuit board and cause a…
The contact assembly for the remote power mirror control switch may develop a short circuit between the switch positive pad and chassis ground pad as a result of water intrusion.excess current flow resulting from the short circuit condition may overheat the remote power mirror control switch circuit board and cause a fire in the driver's door.ford has indicated that current in excess of 15 amps can overheat the circuit board enough to cause a fire.circuit protection IS provided by a 30 amp fuse.ford IS recalling all 1993-94 4-door explorer vehicles equipped with the subject electronic option combination to install an in-line 10 amp fuse in the positive battery feed to the remote power mirror control switch assembly.no 2-door explorer vehicles were built with the subject components.according to ford, vehicles built prior to the recall production range were equipped with lower capacity circuit boards for the subject switch assembly that would fail from an open circuit if a similar short occurred.a new switch assembly with 10 amp fuse protection was introduced beginning with the 1995 model year explorer.mazda will conduct a parallel compaign (97v-083.002) to remedy the subject condition in approximately 14,000 navajo vehicles.the navajo vehicles were available in only the 2-door version which, unlike the explorer vehicles, did use the subject option combination in that body style.
- Brake system malfunction
There is no summary currently available
- Wheel lockup with antilock brake system
Odi has received ond hundred seventy-three (173) consumer complaints of alleged failures or malfunctions in the braking system on certain 1993 and 1994 ford explorers.these alleged failures or malfunctions are reported to have caused thirty-six (36) accidents resulting from vehicle loss of directional control during…
Odi has received ond hundred seventy-three (173) consumer complaints of alleged failures or malfunctions in the braking system on certain 1993 and 1994 ford explorers.these alleged failures or malfunctions are reported to have caused thirty-six (36) accidents resulting from vehicle loss of directional control during braking or from the extended distance required to stop the vehicle during braking.the complainants report that the alleged failures or malfunctions occurred during braking mostly on wet or slippery roads, but also have occurred on dry roads.since odi opened this pe based on wheel lockup complaints, we have received numerous additional complaints ab out the extended distance required to stop the subject vehicles when braking under certain road and speed conditions.in response to odi's information request (ir) concerning wheel lockup complaints ont he subject vehicles, ford reported receiving 416 reports (field reports, owner complaints, and subrogation claims) of wheeel lockup on 1993 and 1994 ford explorers, with 24 alleged accidents.in addition, ford reported receiving 24,916 warranty claims that could relate to the alleged defect of wheel lockup during braking on the subject vehicles.an engineering analysis IS warranted to determine the scope of these alleged braking system failures or malfunctions on 1993 and 1994 ford explorers.
- Separation of master cylinder
Ford continues to sudy the problem attempting to determine why stud fractures are not frequently occurring in other parts of the country.likewise, odi continues gathering information to ascertain whether the recall scope should include other geographical areas.if evidence indicates the scope should be expanded, odi will reopen the investigation as warranted.
- Brake master cylinder/booster separation
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.
- 10004027Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
- 10002643Various noise issues from the rear leaf springs while driving.
- 6091931Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6090082Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 6089649Concerns with burning odor or smoke, and / or rustling noise while blower motor IS on.
- 3057700Unknown
- 635982Some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit a noise / vibration, no drive, unusual noise during cranking or a no crank condition.
- 628153Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires.
- 627752Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / onnecting rod bearing knock.
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 618532Subject pertaining to supplemental tire inflation label.
- 616531On some vehicles, the accelerator pedal bracket may become loose or separated from the dash panel. This may be caused by repeated excessive force on the accelerator pedal, resulting in cracking of the dash panel sheet metal at the accelerator pedal bracket.
- 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
- 613292Information on setting the tire inflation pressure for 1991 through 1999 model year vehicles in the pre-delivery process and during maintenance intervals.
- 613105Information regarding the tire inflation pressure for all models during predelivery process and during maintenance intervals. *Mjs
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 612200Procedure for servicing parking brake- service tip- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/1994. *Mjs
- 612198Information regarding parking brake control assembly concerns- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/1994. *Mjs
- 612194Vehicles may experience parking brake pedal which goes to the floor with minimal effort- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/94.
- 610793Some vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit neutral gear rollover noise (a light metallic rattling sound from the transmission) which occurs at idle with transmission in neutral clutch engaged (clutch pedal up).
- 610704Some vehicles may exhibit an audible pinging or creaking noise that may be heard from the driveline when engine torque IS initially applied to the driveline.
- 608921Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock.
- 608435Some vehicles may exhibit a burning odor or smoke, and / or rustling noise occuring when the blower motor IS running if leaves or foreign material enters the blower case.
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 607369Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers.
- 606945Information on maintaining tire pressure.
- 606937Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers on vehicles equipped with a four wheel drive hi or low range mode.
- 606460Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 605577Information regarding comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure developed to assist technicians with vehicle service.
- 605573Subject regarding a new service center support that uses a thrust bearing (#3 and #4) in place of thrust washers has been released.
- 605562Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 603724Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip.
- 603695Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system.
- 601341Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio.
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