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1994 Ford Explorer recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1994 Ford Explorer. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1994 Ford Explorer recalls, newest first

November 3, 1999NHTSA 99V310001470,582 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut

Summary
Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
Consequence
With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ball stud to disengage, unexpectedly allowing the liftgate to fall from an open position.
Remedy
Dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. Depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 5, 1997NHTSA 97V083000610,000 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices

Summary
A short circuit condition can occur in the remote power mirror control switch circuit board as a result of a separated part of the contact assembly bridging the switch positive battery pad and adjacent chassis ground pad.
Consequence
The current can overheat the printed circuit board and other plastic and elastomeric components of the switch assembly resulting in smoke or fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install an in-line 10 amp fuse in the positive battery feed to the remote power mirror control switch assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 5, 1996NHTSA 96V024001108,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic

Summary
The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location.
Consequence
If a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. The master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 7, 1994NHTSA 94V169001835,791 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake › Conventional

Summary
The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
Consequence
When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
Remedy
A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1,207 complaints about the 1994 Ford Explorer with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
109
Fires reported
82
Injuries reported
154
Deaths reported
20

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes289
  2. Tires › Tread/belt232
  3. Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip154
  4. Tires135
  5. Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut82

Other Ford Explorer years

Other 1994 Ford models

Most recalled 1994 vehicles

  1. 1994 Dodge Ram (22 recalls)
  2. 1994 Blue Bird TC2000 (15 recalls)
  3. 1994 Honda Civic (14 recalls)
  4. 1994 Chevrolet C10 (14 recalls)
  5. 1994 Honda Accord (13 recalls)
All of 1994’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1994 Ford Explorer have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, visibility, service brakes, hydraulic, parking brake. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1994 Ford Explorer recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1994 Ford Explorer?
1,207 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.