1990 Ford Explorer Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1990 Ford Explorer recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1990 Ford Explorer.

Most common 1990 Ford Explorer problems

Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Tires	2
Unknown Or Other	1
Visibility	1

What owners report

2003-12-03, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT 20 MPH VEHICLE STALLED/ LOST POWER. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND MANAGED TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

2002-07-10, Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL GAUGE NO LONGER WORKS,. CONSUMER CANNOT TELL THE AMOUNT OF FUEL LEFT IN TANK.*AK

2002-07-10, Visibility
WHILE DRIVING 58 MPH OPENED SUN ROOF, IT DISCONNECTED AND FELL OFF.*AK

2001-01-04, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY & APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL LOCKED IN ONE SPOT. VEHICLE WAS FREE ROLLING & HIT A GARAGE DOOR. TOWED VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR BRAKES & FOUND NOTHING. PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN SINCE HAVING ENGINE WORK DONE. PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. *AK

2000-08-24, Tires
I HAD THREE TIRES LOSE THE ENTIRE CENTER TREAD ON MY PREVIOUS VEHICLE (90 FORD EXPLORER) WHILE TRAVELING AROUNG 70MPH. ALL THREE WERE WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER. THE FIRST TIRE THAT WENT CAUSED DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE BODY THAT WAS REPORTED TO MY INSURANCE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

1990 Ford Explorer questions

Does the 1990 Ford Explorer have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1990 Ford Explorer at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Ford Explorer?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Ford Explorer has been fixed?

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