Body: bumpersRecall 91V-026 · 1991 Ford Explorer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 91V-026 covers 220,000 1991 Ford Explorer for a body: bumpers problem, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V026000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE CRACKING UNDER EXTENDED TRAILER TOW SERVICE WHEN USING A BUMPER-MOUNTED TRAILER HITCH BALL.
The risk
UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS, BUMPER COULD SEPARATE FROM THEVEHICLE WHEN USING A BUMPER MOUNTED TRAILER HITCH BALL.
The fix
INSTALL TWO BRACKETS TO REINFORCE THE BUMPER.
SYSTEM: REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE.NOTE: BUMPER MOUNTED TRAILER HITCH BALL ASSEMBLY SHOULD NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRPROCEDURE IS COMPLETED.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1990 to January 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.