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Ford Explorer

1991–1995 only

90 classified complaints

1991–1995 Ford Explorer models have 90 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically surfacing around 200,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1991–1995 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Explorer report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1991–1995 only

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 23 complaints

Median onset: 200,000 miles. 4.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 9 complaints

Median onset: 184,743 miles. 22.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 6 complaints

Median onset: 130,500 miles. 16.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 6 complaints

Median onset: 220,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 5 complaints

Median onset: 160,000 miles.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 5 complaints

Median onset: 68,000 miles. 60.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 4 complaints

Median onset: 123,000 miles. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 76,000 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 1991–1995 compare with other Explorer years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1991–1995 model years. See the full Ford Explorer report for every year and full specs/safety data.