1996 Ford Explorer

SUV or crossover · 6 trims · 4.0 L 6-cylinder, 5.0 L 8-cylinder 6 recalls

Typical repair costs

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Fuel economy

Trim	City	Highway	Combined
2WD	16.7	12.1	14.6 L/100 km
2WD	15.0	11.3	13.3 L/100 km
4WD	17.4	12.3	15.1 L/100 km
4WD	16.3	12.5	14.6 L/100 km

Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.

Recalls

Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.

Other Transport Canada 2009292 · Oct 2009
On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation. Correction: Dealers will install a new switch or fused wiri...
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Suspension Transport Canada 2000297 · Dec 2000
On certain vehicles, the front stabilizer bar link stud can fracture from bending fatigue. This can result in increased vehicle lean or the driver may sense a feeling of looseness in the steering. Above 80 km/h drivers may experience vehicle wander or sway. Correction: Dealer...
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Structure Transport Canada 1997172 · Oct 1997
THIS VEHICLE MAY HAVE UNDERSIZED WELDS ON THE BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE LIFTGATE ASSIST GAS CYLINDER TO THE RIGHT HAND BODYSIDE OUTER PANEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN BRACKET SEPARATION WHICH COULD PREVENT THE GAS CYLINDER FROM PROPERLY SUPPORTING THE LIFTGATE. CORRECTION: BRACKET A...
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Engine Transport Canada 1997072 · Apr 1997
WHEN OPERATED FOR EXTENDED PERIODS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND TEMPERATURES BELOW -29 DEGREES CENTIGRADE, ICE MAY FORM AROUND THE THROTTLE PLATE RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL FOR HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE SPEEDS AND/OR NON RETURN OF THE THROTTLE MECHANISM WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEA...
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Emissions Transport Canada 1997046 · Mar 1997
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0 LITRE ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1105 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS. INCORRECT FUEL VAPOUR MANAGEMENT VALVE WAS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES WHICH ALLOWS THE ENGINE TO RELEASE AIR POLLUTANTS WHICH EXCEED THE STANDARD. CORRECTIO...
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Structure Transport Canada 1996071 · May 1996
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 206 - DOOR LATCHES, HINGES AND LOCKS. THE DRIVER'S DOOR, WHEN CLOSED ONLY TO THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, MAY NOT SUSTAIN A 1000 POUND TRANSVERSE LOAD AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: DRIVER DOOR LATCH WILL BE INSPECTED AN...
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Show 8 U.S. recalls

U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.

Exterior lighting: headlights NHTSA (U.S.) 09E025000 · May 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS,...
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Exterior lighting NHTSA (U.S.) 09E012000 · Apr 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS,...
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Exterior lighting NHTSA (U.S.) 06E026000 · Mar 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108,...
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Tires: tread/belt NHTSA (U.S.) 01X001000 · May 2001
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEP...
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Tires: tread/belt NHTSA (U.S.) 00T005000 · Aug 2000
TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO S...
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Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut NHTSA (U.S.) 97V137000 · Aug 1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LIFTGATE ASSIST GAS CYLINDER BRACKET ON THE RIGHT HAND BODYSIDE OUTER PANEL WAS INCORRECTLY WELDED.
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Equipment: other: labels NHTSA (U.S.) 96V161000 · Aug 1996
THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DESIGNATIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
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Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch NHTSA (U.S.) 96V070000 · Apr 1996
WHEN IN THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, THE DRIVER DOOR LATCHES MAY OPEN WHEN SUBJECTED TO TRANSVERSE LOADS LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN FMVSS NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."
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Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.

Maintenance schedule

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Specs

Body type: SUV or crossover
Engines: 4.0 L 6-cylinder, 5.0 L 8-cylinder
Fuel: Gas
Transmissions: Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
Drivetrains: RWD, AWD