Recall 91V024000: 1991 Ford Explorer

Report received

Feb 11, 1991

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

25,000vehicles

Model years

1991

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The front heat shield may contact the front of the plastic fuel tank, causing cuts or other damage to the extent of penetration.

Possible consequence

This penetration of the fuel tank causes vapors to escapeand possibly fuel to spill, which could catch fire in the presence of anignition source.

Remedy

Relocate the heat shield; inspect and replace damaged fuel fuel tanks.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1991 Ford Explorer609 complaints