1991 FORD EXPLORER RECALL - #91V026000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : BUMPERS
REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE CRACKING UNDER EXTENDED TRAILER TOW SERVICE WHEN USING A BUMPER-MOUNTED TRAILER HITCH BALL.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1991 FORD EXPLORER |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1990 - 1/1/1991 |
| Recalled on |
2/21/1991 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
3/26/1991 |
| # Affected |
220,000 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS |
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| Description |
REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE CRACKING UNDER EXTENDED TRAILER TOW SERVICE WHEN USING A BUMPER-MOUNTED TRAILER HITCH BALL. |
| Consequences |
UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS, BUMPER COULD SEPARATE FROM THEVEHICLE WHEN USING A BUMPER MOUNTED TRAILER HITCH BALL. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL TWO BRACKETS TO REINFORCE THE BUMPER. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE.NOTE: BUMPER MOUNTED TRAILER HITCH BALL ASSEMBLY SHOULD NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRPROCEDURE IS COMPLETED. |
| See also |
1991 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VISIBILITY, SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
1991 FORD EXPLORER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1991 FORD EXPLORER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1991 FORD EXPLORER Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1991 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1991 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, HYDRAULIC
1991 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
1991 FORD EXPLORER Recall for TIRES, TREAD/BELT
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