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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Tires. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
4 reports
173,000 miles · Aug 22, 2013
Fuel System, Gasoline
WHEN PUMPING GAS IN MY VAN AN ON LOOKER SAID ( SOMETHING IS DRIPPING RUNNING REALLY FROM UNDER YOUR VAN) SO NOW WHEN I PUT IN GAS I HAVE TO WATCH HALF THE TIME IT LEAKS WHEN PUMPING. AM A VERY LOYAL FORD FAMILY WHEN CALLED WHEN SEEN RECALL. GUY SAID I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. I THINK MAYBE MY FAMILY WILL HAVE…
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WHEN PUMPING GAS IN MY VAN AN ON LOOKER SAID ( SOMETHING IS DRIPPING RUNNING REALLY FROM UNDER YOUR VAN) SO NOW WHEN I PUT IN GAS I HAVE TO WATCH HALF THE TIME IT LEAKS WHEN PUMPING. AM A VERY LOYAL FORD FAMILY WHEN CALLED WHEN SEEN RECALL. GUY SAID I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. I THINK MAYBE MY FAMILY WILL HAVE TO RETHINK FORD SINCE THEY CANNOT FIX THIS. I SEE THERE ARE ALOT OF US. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10536759
55,000 miles · Jul 10, 2004
Latches/locks/linkages
FORD EXPLORER 19'98 - DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK ONCE LOCKED. APPEARS THAT LOCK MECHANISM HAS SIMPLY MALFUNCTIONED. HAVE TO GET IN AND OUT OF VEHICLE THROUGH PASSENGER SIDE. TRIED ALL ATTEMPTS TO FIX, INCLUDING REMOVIND DOOR PANEL, DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK AT ALL. HELP. I HOPE I DONT NEED TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE QUICKLY IF…
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FORD EXPLORER 19'98 - DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK ONCE LOCKED. APPEARS THAT LOCK MECHANISM HAS SIMPLY MALFUNCTIONED. HAVE TO GET IN AND OUT OF VEHICLE THROUGH PASSENGER SIDE. TRIED ALL ATTEMPTS TO FIX, INCLUDING REMOVIND DOOR PANEL, DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK AT ALL. HELP. I HOPE I DONT NEED TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE QUICKLY IF SOMETHING HAPPENS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10080776
70,600 miles · Jul 9, 2004
Wheels
DRIVING ON THE 10 FREEWAY, MY FORD WHEEL CRACKED, CAUSING MY GOODYEAR TIRE TO EXPLODE. I COULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR OFF OF THE FREEWAY. I HAVE OBTAINED ESTIMATES FOR THE DAMAGE. I HAVE RETAINED THE WHEEL AND TIRE AND HAVE TAKEN PHOTOGRAPHS. THE WHEEL MAY BE DEFECTIVE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10080673
22,000 miles · Jun 8, 2004
TiresCrashInjury
DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY HOME GOING APPROXIATELY 55 -60 MILES AN HOUR. CAR BEGAN TO FEEL ODD WHILE DRIVING . LEFT TIRE MALFUNCTIONED , DRIVER LOST THE ABILITY TO CONTOL CAR. FORD EXPLORER ROLLED OVER, CONTINUED TO SPEED ACROSS UNCOLTROLLABLE FOR ABOUT 100 FEET IN BUSY EXPRESSWAY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10075026
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
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