NHTSA Campaign #06E026000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

MARCH 23
2006

61,944 vehicles recalled

1995 FORD EXPLORER -- Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E026000 »

NHTSA Campaign #01X001000 TIRES:TREAD/BELT

MAY 22
2001

13,000,000 vehicles recalled

1995 FORD EXPLORER -- 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.

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

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01X001000 »

NHTSA Campaign #00V402000 SUSPENSION

NOVEMBER 28
2000

810,000 vehicles recalled

1995 FORD EXPLORER -- Vehicle description: Sport utility vehicles. Under certain conditions, a front sway bar link can fracture.

Vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace both the left and right front sway bar links. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V402000 »

NHTSA Campaign #00T005000 TIRES:TREAD/BELT

AUGUST 21
2000

14,400,000 vehicles recalled

1995 FORD EXPLORER -- 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.

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 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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00T005000 »

NHTSA Campaign #99V310001 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE

NOVEMBER 03
1999

470,582 vehicles recalled

1995 FORD EXPLORER -- Vehicle description: On certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.

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.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V310001 »

NHTSA Campaign #95I007000 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE

JANUARY 31
1996

1,029,380 vehicles recalled

1995 FORD EXPLORER -- 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.

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.

Ford dealers will reinforce the bracket attachments. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95I007000 »

NHTSA Campaign #95V053000 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

MARCH 15
1995

49,300 vehicles recalled

1995 FORD EXPLORER -- The inner tie rod assemblies were improperly manufactured and can fracture causing shaking or shimmy at low speeds.

This condition can cause the wheel on the side with the broken tie rod to tuck inward or outward and slide resulting in an increased potential for a vehicle accident.

Dealers will inspect the inner tie rods and replace the suspect tie rods. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95V053000 »

NHTSA Campaign #95V052000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

MARCH 15
1995

8,100 vehicles recalled

1995 FORD EXPLORER -- In some of the vehicles, brake tubes were misrouted between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit and results in exceeding the allowable stopping distances as required by FMVSS no. 105, "Hydraulic Brake Systems." In addition, seals within the master cylinder could be abraded by this condition over time resulting in an internal leak and a further reduction in brake performance.

Consequence of non-compliance: Stopping distances could be longer than intended resulting in increased potential for a vehicle accident.

Dealers will reroute the brake tubes. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95V052000 »

NHTSA Campaign #95E006002 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

FEBRUARY 24
1995

8,600 vehicles recalled

1995 FORD EXPLORER -- The passenger side air bag has an inflator body that cracked during forming of the curl that retains the igniter plug in the end of the inflator. Also the igniter end cap can separate from the inflator.

The passenger side air bag may not inflate properly resulting in reduced occupant protection in a vehicle accident. If the igniter end cap separates in a frontal collision, hot gases can be released and ignite flammable material or cause burn injuries.

Dealers will remove and replace the passenger side air bag module. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95E006002 »