- The problem
- This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Equipment description: ford is replacing all firestone wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on ford trucks and suvs. Ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire design to stress, aging, and manufacturing differences between plants. Ford is replacing these tires to prevent possible premature tire failure. Vehicle description: the vehicles listed below may have been originally equipped with firestone wilderness at tires or may have had wilderness at tires installed during the firestone recall launched in august 2000. Certain 1991 throught 2002 ford explorer Certain 2001 throught 2002 explorer sport, and sport trac Certain 1997 through 2002 mercury mountaineer Certain 1991 through 2001 ranger Certain 1999 through 2001 expedition Certain 1991 through 1994, and 1997 model year f-series Certain 1991 through 1994 bronco Note: both original equipment and replacement tires are affected.
- The risk
- Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
- The fix
- The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on march 31, 2002. However, customers can contact ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.Ford.Com for possible assistance.
Vehicle safety record
1994 Ford Explorer Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Explorer have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 7 recalls, the latest in May 2001 for the tread / belt.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Explorer year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1994 Ford Explorer recalls 7
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Tire description: firestone wilderness at, size p235/75r15, produced at the decatur, illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx ii tires, size p235/75r15. Operation of these tires at low inflation pressures, high speed, and in hot weather, can contribute to separation of the tire tread.
- The risk
- If the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.
- The fix
- The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on august 29, 2001. However, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
- The risk
- With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ball stud to disengage, unexpectedly allowing the liftgate to fall from an open position.
- The fix
- Dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. Depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.
- The problem
- A short circuit condition can occur in the remote power mirror control switch circuit board as a result of a separated part of the contact assembly bridging the switch positive battery pad and adjacent chassis ground pad.
- The risk
- The current can overheat the printed circuit board and other plastic and elastomeric components of the switch assembly resulting in smoke or fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will install an in-line 10 amp fuse in the positive battery feed to the remote power mirror control switch assembly.
- The problem
- The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location.
- The risk
- 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 accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. The campaign will reinforce the bracket attachments of the rear liftgate gas assist cylinders which could pull away from the inside of the liftgate.
- The risk
- 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 occur.
- The fix
- Ford dealers will reinforce the bracket attachments.
- The problem
- The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
- The risk
- When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
- The fix
- A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Ford Explorer | 0 | 7 | A | |
| 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1,135 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 1994 Chevrolet Blazer | 637 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1994 Nissan Pathfinder | 104 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1994 Toyota 4RUNNER | 71 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1994 Honda Passport | 37 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1994 Ford Aerostar | 258 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 1994 Ford Crown Victoria | 208 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1994 Ford Bronco | 104 | 5 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 1994 Ford Explorer
Does the 1994 Ford Explorer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 1994 Ford Explorer: tread / belt (May 2001); tread / belt (August 2000); support device / strut (November 1999); rearview mirrors / devices (May 1997) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1994 Ford Explorer had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1994 Ford Explorer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 83 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford Explorer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Explorer years have the most complaints?
2002 (3,613), 2016 (2,466), 2015 (1,822). See every Ford Explorer year compared.
What should I do if my 1994 Ford Explorer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data