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1986 Ford Explorer Problems & Complaints

3 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Ford Explorer. Click any complaint to view the full owner description.

Total complaints

Crash reported

Fire reported

Injuries

EXTERIOR LIGHTINGApril 14, 1998

HEADLIGHT SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED DASH.

STEERINGOctober 27, 1997

STEERING COLUMN GRINDING.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 9, 1996

VEHICLE'S FRONT DISC ROTORS WARP WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE. *AK

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