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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
BC1350950906 | 09/01/1995 | 45756 | High altitude transmission available. *tw | 04/25/1996 | |
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
BC5225961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50500 | Vehicles may experience a vibration during wide open throttle acceleration or while cruising at highway speeds. revised front driveshaft. *tt | 04/24/1997 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SUSPENSION | ||||||
PE92029 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/16/1992 | 08/31/1992 | WHL SEPARATION/TORQUE LOSS | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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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. | |||
01/13/1997 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
01/28/1997 | 1 | ||
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 |