Recall 91V025000: 1991 Ford Explorer

Report received

Feb 11, 1991

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

18,000vehicles

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 hot plate weld which attaches the vapor vent valve carrier to the top of the plastic fuel tank may partially fracture, allowing vapor of fuel to escape from the top of the tank.

Possible consequence

The escaped vapor or leaked fuel could cause a fire inthe presence of a source of ignition.

Remedy

Fuel tank will be removed and inspected for weld integrity. Fuel tanks with inadequate welds will be replaced.

Affected model years

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

• 1991 Ford Explorer609 complaints