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1FMDU34X2MU••••••1991 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 1991 Ford EXPLORER build (16 vs 5).
16on this build
451on the model
90builds in total
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 6Hydraulic 5Structure 2Equipment 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashApr 2000
My ABS light came on while I was driving at approx. 5 p.m. On 4/28/2000. I continued with my daily activities and made a mental note to get this checked out. At approx. 6p.m. I was traveling at around 45 mph when a car cut in front of me. I hit the brakes, the rear tires locked…
Engine And Engine CoolingfireMar 1998
While driving the vehicle it caught on fire underneath the engine compartment. The fire was put out by the fire department and the vehicle was totalled
Power TrainDec 2002
The left front wheel came loose while driving 20 mph
EquipmentJul 2000
Ea00012, spare tire winch cable: when owner went to change a flat tire, there was no sprare tire on the explorer. Owner had no idea when or where the tire fell off. Cable that holds spare tire was snapped in half. Manufacturer was contacted about the problem. Problem has not…
Fuel SystemJun 1997
After trying to figure where the fuel smell at times was coming from the problem got worse . Gas was leaking out rapidly from top of gas tank. Upon inspection the fuel sending unit corroded out at the tubes that protrude fron sending unit cover. The cover and the retainer are…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMDU34X2MUB72281 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.