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1.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
170,617 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1996 Ford Explorer engine problems

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1996 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #1

May 212007

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 170,617 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Speed control switch, also known as brake pressure switch on the 1996 Ford Explorer was defective. The thin membrane of the switch was in contact with the brake fluid. As the switch was powered all the time, hot, even when the ignition was off. This was a fire/safety hazard. Ford has already recalled millions of vehicles for this problem, but Ford customer service stated there was no recall for this particular vehicle, and I must pay to have the retro fitted switch installed.

- South Berwick, ME, USA

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