1991 Ford Explorer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:tread/Belt (49) · Tires (46) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (41)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford Explorer model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
34 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (63)
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.
Suspension:rear 2003-04-01 · 16735 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various noise issues from the rear leaf springs while driving. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2002-07-22 · 02142 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit a noise / vibration, no drive, unusual noise during cranking or a no crank condition. *tt
Tires 2001-10-01 · 01B77 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires. *tt
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
Unknown Or Other 2001-08-06 · 01157 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:heater Core 2001-08-06 · 01156 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
Showing the 6 most recent of 63 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
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.