1991 Ford Explorer
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1991 Ford Explorer.
Recalls on the 1991 Ford Explorer
Tires: tread/belt
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT.
Tires: tread/belt
TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND…
Structure: bumpers
REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE CRACKING UNDER EXTENDED TRAILER TOW SERVICE WHEN USING A BUMPER-MOUNTED TRAILER HITCH…
8 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 699 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
1991 Ford Explorer at a glance
- Trims
- Eddie BauerSportXLXLT
- Engine
- 4.0L 6-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd, Automatic 4-spd
- Drivetrain
- RWD, 4WD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- SUV
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 1991 Ford Explorer?
Owners have filed 699 complaints about the 1991 Ford Explorer with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. There are 11 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 1991 Ford Explorer reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 11 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1991 Ford Explorer?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1991 Ford Explorer listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.