1990 Ford Explorer TSBs

6 manufacturer communications for the 1990 Ford Explorer sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 1990 Explorer problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

6Communications

What the bulletins cover

Engine4 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain2 bulletins

Service bulletins

Engine 01197 October 1, 2001

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / ONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK.

Engine 6896 August 1, 1999

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK.

Engine 13118 August 1, 1999

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK.

Transmission & drivetrain BC5225961001 October 1, 1996

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION DURING WIDE OPEN THROTTLE ACCELERATION OR WHILE CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. REVISED FRONT DRIVESHAFT.

Transmission & drivetrain BC1350950906 September 1, 1995

HIGH ALTITUDE TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE.

Engine 95153 July 1, 1995

TEMPERATURE GAUGE - FLUCTUATING AND /OR INACCURATE HIGH READINGS.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.