# Recalls that may apply to the 1996 Ford Explorer A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. ## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19 - [09V399000](/recalls/nhtsa/09V399000.md), 2009-10-13: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995\-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000\-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993\-1997 AND 1999\-2003 F\-250 SD THROUGH F\-550 SD DIESEL, 1992\-2003 E\-150 THROUGH E\-550, 1995\-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995\-1997 AND 2001\-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH \(SCDS\). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. Built 1994\-08\-11 to 2002\-08\-30. - [00V402000](/recalls/nhtsa/00V402000.md), 2000-11-28: SUSPENSION. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A FRONT SWAY BAR LINK CAN FRACTURE. Built 1994\-08\-11 to 1996\-10\-31. - [97V137000](/recalls/nhtsa/97V137000.md), 1997-08-19: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI\-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LIFTGATE ASSIST GAS CYLINDER BRACKET ON THE RIGHT HAND BODYSIDE OUTER PANEL WAS INCORRECTLY WELDED. Built 1996\-06\-03 to 1996\-06\-07. - [97V074000](/recalls/nhtsa/97V074000.md), 1997-04-30: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI\-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, IDAHO, IOWA, MAINE, MICHIGAN \(UPPER PENINSULA ONLY\), MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. THESE VEHICLES, WHEN OPERATED FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND TEMPERATURES BELOW \-20 DEGREES FARENHEIT, DO NOT RETURN TO IDLE DUE TO ICE IN THE THROTTLE BODY. Built 1996\-02\-02 to 1997\-02\-17. - [96V161000](/recalls/nhtsa/96V161000.md), 1996-08-29: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DESIGNATIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." Built 1995\-12\-15 to 1996\-03\-11. - [96V070000](/recalls/nhtsa/96V070000.md), 1996-04-22: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. WHEN IN THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, THE DRIVER DOOR LATCHES MAY OPEN WHEN SUBJECTED TO TRANSVERSE LOADS LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN FMVSS NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS." Built 1996\-02\-01 to 1996\-03\-01. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2009292](/recalls/tc/2009292.md), 2009-10-14: Other. On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation. Correction: Dealers will install a new switch or fused wiring harness. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2005028 \(05S28\) for vehicles not previously included in the campaign. - [2000297](/recalls/tc/2000297.md), 2000-12-15: Suspension. On certain vehicles, the front stabilizer bar link stud can fracture from bending fatigue. This can result in increased vehicle lean or the driver may sense a feeling of looseness in the steering. Above 80 km/h drivers may experience vehicle wander or sway. Correction: Dealers will install 10mm front left and right stabilizer bar links. - [1997172](/recalls/tc/1997172.md), 1997-10-08: Structure. THIS VEHICLE MAY HAVE UNDERSIZED WELDS ON THE BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE LIFTGATE ASSIST GAS CYLINDER TO THE RIGHT HAND BODYSIDE OUTER PANEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN BRACKET SEPARATION WHICH COULD PREVENT THE GAS CYLINDER FROM PROPERLY SUPPORTING THE LIFTGATE. CORRECTION: BRACKET ATTACHMENT WILL BE REINFORCED WITH TWO POP RIVETS. - [1997072](/recalls/tc/1997072.md), 1997-04-02: Engine. WHEN OPERATED FOR EXTENDED PERIODS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND TEMPERATURES BELOW \-29 DEGREES CENTIGRADE, ICE MAY FORM AROUND THE THROTTLE PLATE RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL FOR HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE SPEEDS AND/OR NON RETURN OF THE THROTTLE MECHANISM WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS COULD CAUSE DIMINISHED DRIVER CONTROL AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. CORRECTION: A REVISED PCV SYSTEM WILL BE INSTALLED WITH AN ENGINE COOLANT HEATED VACUUM SOURCE. - [1997046](/recalls/tc/1997046.md), 1997-03-10: Emissions. NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0 LITRE ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1105 \- EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS. INCORRECT FUEL VAPOUR MANAGEMENT VALVE WAS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES WHICH ALLOWS THE ENGINE TO RELEASE AIR POLLUTANTS WHICH EXCEED THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: CORRECT FUEL VAPOUR MANAGEMENT VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED. - [1996071](/recalls/tc/1996071.md), 1996-05-09: Structure. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 206 \- DOOR LATCHES, HINGES AND LOCKS. THE DRIVER'S DOOR, WHEN CLOSED ONLY TO THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, MAY NOT SUSTAIN A 1000 POUND TRANSVERSE LOAD AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: DRIVER DOOR LATCH WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED. ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. 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