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Recall List for the 1992 Ford Explorer

Official recalls have been issued for the 1992 Ford Explorer by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Ford service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Ford customer service.

  1. RECALL: Ford/Firestone Wilderness At Tires

    Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 22, 2001
    Vehicles Affected
    13,000,000
  2. RECALL: Firestone/Tread Separation

    If the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 21, 2000
    Vehicles Affected
    14,400,000
  3. RECALL: Ford/Sunroof Label

    Unexpected separation of the sunroof glass panel could possibly distract the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or loss of vehicle control. Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 18, 1997
    Vehicles Affected
    185,000
  4. RECALL: Ford/Remote Power Mirror Switch

    The current can overheat the printed circuit board and other plastic and elastomeric components of the switch assembly resulting in smoke or fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 05, 1997
    Vehicles Affected
    610,000
  5. RECALL: Ford/Brakes:Power Assist:Primary:Booster

    If a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. The master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from activating increasing the risk of a vehicle ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 05, 1996
    Vehicles Affected
    108,000
  6. RECALL: Ford/Structure:Hatchback Hydraulic Cylinder

    If a bracket and gas assist cylinder were to detach completely from the liftgate and no longer bear against the liftgate as intended, the remaining assist cylinder would not hold the liftgate in an open position. Personal injury could ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 31, 1996
    Vehicles Affected
    1,029,380
  7. RECALL: Structure:Hatchback Hydraulic Cylinder:Trunk Cylin

    With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinderball stud to disengage. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 25, 1995
    Vehicles Affected
    364,784

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