1990 Ford Explorer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:tread/Belt (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (2) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford Explorer model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2001-10-01 · 01197 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with the 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / onnecting rod bearing knock. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 1999-08-01 · 13118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 1999-08-01 · 6896 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock. *tt
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 1996-10-01 · BC5225961001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicles may experience a vibration during wide open throttle acceleration or while cruising at highway speeds. revised front driveshaft. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission 1995-09-01 · BC1350950906 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
high altitude transmission available. *tw
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly 1995-07-01 · 95153 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
temperature gauge - fluctuating and /or inaccurate high readings. *sd
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.