1996 Ford Explorer problems by component
1,450 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford Explorer, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires → | 570 | 39% | 139,500 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 148 | 10% | 134,500 mi |
| Power Train → | 120 | 8% | 130,962 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 120 | 8% | — |
| Suspension → | 97 | 7% | 140,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 81 | 6% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 78 | 5% | 135,000 mi |
| Structure → | 63 | 4% | 123,743 mi |
| Electrical System → | 47 | 3% | 143,000 mi |
| Steering → | 47 | 3% | — |
| Visibility → | 47 | 3% | — |
| Air Bags → | 41 | 3% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 34 | 2% | — |
| Seats → | 29 | 2% | 130,000 mi |
| Equipment → | 16 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 15 | 1% | — |
| Wheels → | 15 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 8 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 7 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 5 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 0% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.