Vehicle recall 91V024000 · February 11, 1991
1991 Ford Explorer
The front heat shield may contact the front of the plastic fuel tank, causing cuts or other damage to the extent of penetration.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The front heat shield may contact the front of the plastic fuel tank, causing cuts or other damage to the extent of penetration.
- Consequence
- This penetration of the fuel tank causes vapors to escapeand possibly fuel to spill, which could catch fire in the presence of anignition source.
- Remedy
- Relocate the heat shield; inspect and replace damaged fuel fuel tanks.
- Notes
- System: fuel tank and heat shield.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V024000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 11, 1991
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- March 26, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Explorer (1991): 1991
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