CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Ford Explorer has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,450 complaints with NHTSA, including 197 crashes, 37 fires, 347 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (650 reports).
1996 Ford Explorer recalls
Most common 1996 Ford Explorer problems
Problem areas named in the 1,450 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 650 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 155 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 135 |
| Power Train | 134 |
| Suspension | 112 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 94 |
| Seat Belts | 81 |
| Structure | 70 |
| Steering | 53 |
| Visibility | 49 |
What owners report
WHILE STATIONARY AND PREPARING TO SAFELY OPERATE THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RECEPTACLE DOES NOT RETAIN THE SEAT BELT. IT MAY HOLD FOR A BRIEF MOMENT, BUT THEN RELEASES THE BELT RENDERING THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM INEFFECTIVE AND UNSAFE.
WHILE DRIVING IN "D" IN FIRST TO SECOND IT HAS HAD A PROBLEM SHIFTING BETWEEN THE 1ST AND 2ND GEARS WHEN ACCELERATING AND WILL REV HIGH RPMS AND SOMETIMES DO ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING WHEN DRYING TO MOVE FORWARD UNLESS I DE ACCELERATE AND THEN TRY TO ACCELERATE AGINE THEN FINALLY IT WILL CATCH AND GO IN TO 2ND AND PROCEED TO 3RD AND THEN 4TH AND THEN 5TH ,4TH AND 5TH WHEN ACCELERATING SOUNDS VERY ROUGH WHEN ACCELERATING LIKE IT'S TRYING TO HARD TO DRIVE, LATELY IT JUST THE OTHER DAY I HAD TROUBLE GETTING IT TO GO IN TO D TO 1ST 2ND 3RD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING WAS NOT WANTING TO CATCH HAD T OK TRY 3-6 TIMES DE ACCELERATING AND ACCELERATING TO TRY TO GET IT TO GO FINALT IT CAUGHT AND
THE RIMS ON THIS 1996 FORD EXPLORER-EDDIE BAUER EDITION ARE SHOWING FRACTURES THROUGHOUT THE FACE. THIS HAS WEAKENED THE STABILITY OF THE RIMS.
ALL FOUR WINDOWS INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING. CANNOT GO UP OR DOWN. DOESNT HAVE A PREFERENCE AS TO WHEN, HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS OFF OR ON.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS JAMMED AND WOULD NOT UNLATCH. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT. JIM HUDSON FORD (1201 W MAIN ST, LEXINGTON, SC) WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 672,000.
1996 Ford Explorer questions
Does the 1996 Ford Explorer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1996 Ford Explorer: Vehicle Speed Control; Suspension; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut; Vehicle Speed Control; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford Explorer?
Based on 1,450 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (650), Vehicle Speed Control (155), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (135).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Ford Explorer has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.