1994 Ford Explorer Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1994 Ford Explorer. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strutCovers: Ford Explorer 1993–1995
Reported issue: Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
Possible consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devicesCovers: Ford Explorer 1992–1994
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: The current can overheat the printed circuit board and other plastic and elastomeric components of the switch assembly resulting in smoke or fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install an in-line 10 amp fuse in the positive battery feed to the remote power mirror control switch assembly.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › HydraulicCovers: Ford Explorer 1991–1994, Ranger 1991–1994
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
- Parking brake › ConventionalCovers: Ford Explorer 1993–1994, F-250 1992–1994, F-150 1992–1994 +3 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA investigations
- EA00012Spare tire winch cableClosed · Apr 14, 2000
- PE99072Spare tire winch cableClosed · Nov 30, 1999
- RQ99016Liftgate support bracket failureOpen · Jul 29, 1999
- EA99004Blower assembly firesClosed · Jan 15, 1999
- DP98008Heater blower assembly fireClosed · Sep 4, 1998
- PE98048Blower assembly firesClosed · Sep 4, 1998
- DP98001Heavy lateral vibrationClosed · Jan 6, 1998
- EA97011Sunroof shattering and separationClosed · May 23, 1997
- PE96066Driver door electrical fireClosed · Nov 22, 1996
- EA96017Brake system malfunctionClosed · Jul 24, 1996
- PE96016Wheel lockup with antilock brake systemClosed · Feb 28, 1996
- EA95018Separation of master cylinderClosed · Jun 19, 1995
- PE95001Brake master cylinder/booster separationClosed · Jan 3, 1995
← All problems reported for the 1994 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.