Ford Explorer 1988

Model Explorer made in 1988 by Ford got 7 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. The car had one investigation (suspension).

Model 1988

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BC135095090609/01/199545756High altitude transmission available. *tw04/25/1996
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
BC522596100110/01/199650500Vehicles may experience a vibration during wide open throttle acceleration or while cruising at highway speeds. revised front driveshaft. *tt04/24/1997

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SUSPENSION
PE92029FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/16/199208/31/1992WHL SEPARATION/TORQUE LOSS
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
05/01/1992
 Ignition replaced on recall 8/7/96. fuel & temperature gauges frequently malfunction when the ignition switch malfunctions & overheats. the temperature gauge indicates overheating. focusing on overheating problem overlooks the actual problem of the ignition which was replaced on recall. also radiator fan will not engage & actual overheating will take place. luckily no ignition fire. replace ignition switch & avoid ford product if possible.
01/13/19971
 Incomplete ignition recall repair due to lack of parts.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
1
 Headlight switch defective.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
04/01/1998
 I wanted to know if this vehicle is safe&i am concern about the tire&the brake. *ak
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
01/28/19971
 Power steering failed.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
09/01/1998
 Visited dealer with complaint of noise(growl) in steering column. was advised that this was normal. also, front suspension has numerous squeaks as you would experience in an older vehicle that has not had proper lubrication. dealer advised this was normal. does not seem normal. i intend to take vehicle to specialized suspension repair shop for evaluation. *ak
TIRES
04/01/1998
 I wanted to know if this vehicle is safe&i am concern about the tire&the brake. *ak