1991 Ford Explorer Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 3%of 609 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1991 Ford Explorer, 3% of the 609 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have contacted the local dealership ie.. Hansel Ford and curtis Ford. The service department stated that since my vehicle (1991) Ford Explorer was over 10 years. Old they no longer had any information on recalled parts or recalled paint ect. Please mail or e-mail me a completet list of all recalls 1991 Ford exlporer.”
NHTSA complaint #10165313, filed 2006-08“The paint on the top of the roof and the hood has been flaking off since 1995. It has become more notieable in the last couple of years. This car has been kept in the garage and should not have been experiencing this problem. I talked to the Ford body shop in san antonio that is affiliated with the original dealer- northside Ford in 1995 but they said that the paint was not covered under any warranty's. The only way that I have discovered that I may have some recourse, is through a recent issue of concumer reports - oct '99 issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #712624, filed 1999-10“The exterior paint has not worn off in a normal fashion. It has fallen off in large (average 3-inch diameter) chunks, leaving behind unsightly spots of exposed (and therefore rusted) metal frame. This extreme and strange weathering process was not caused by some extreme climatic conditions but may have happened because of a poor paint job or low quality paint. Nosafety defect mentioned in summary.”
NHTSA complaint #726054, filed 2000-07“While driving engine would suddenly stall out. Would have no warning. Would happen at any speed. Engine light would flash on/off. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed by mechanic it was mass air flow was causing a short in engine light. Problem was intermittent.”
NHTSA complaint #875372, filed 2000-11“While traveling at approximately 60 MPH factory installed luggage rack on top of vehicle broke, and pieces of rack flew off with 6 foot ladder that was on rack. There was no crash or damage resulting from this to other vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #889069, filed 2001-05Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 26% |
| 2025 | 19 | 18% |
| 2024 | 4 | 19% |
| 2023 | 28 | 25% |
| 2022 | 58 | 21% |
| 2021 | 90 | 20% |
| 2020 | 214 | 17% |
| 2019 | 48 | 16% |
| 2018 | 168 | 23% |
| 2017 | 374 | 22% |
| 2016 | 435 | 18% |
| 2015 | 407 | 22% |
| 2014 | 343 | 20% |
| 2013 | 351 | 16% |
| 2012 | 108 | 13% |
| 2011 | 118 | 10% |
| 2010 | 9 | 8% |
| 2009 | 6 | 18% |
| 2008 | 12 | 8% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 24 | 4% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 37 | 3% |
| 2003 | 48 | 4% |
| 2002 | 44 | 1% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 27 | 3% |
| 1999 | 27 | 2% |
| 1998 | 43 | 2% |
| 1997 | 40 | 2% |
| 1996 | 33 | 2% |
| 1995 | 16 | 2% |
| 1994 | 16 | 1% |
| 1993 | 11 | 1% |
| 1992 | 5 | 1% |
| 1991 | 16 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford Explorer
123 complaintsTires
102 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
69 complaintsElectrical system
52 complaintsEngine cooling
52 complaintsSuspension
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
32 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsEquipment
29 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsSeat belts
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology