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Ford Explorer 2009 Safety Reports and Reviews



Ford Explorer 2009 Reviews



Ford Explorer 2009 Seats Front Assembly Head Restraint

Ford Explorer 2009 Seats Front Assembly Head Restraint Review #10264041

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 28, 2009.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT . tl*the contact owns a 2009 ford explorer. when the contact entered the vehicle, he noticed that the head rest pushes the driver's head towards the windshield due to its perpendicular design. the contact feels that someone with a short stature would have to drive with his/her head down. if the air bag were to deploy, the driver could become seriously injured. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was designed in that manner and no compensation would be provided. the failure mileage was 60 and current mileage was 800. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMEU75E49U. Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in MONONGAH, WV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Ford Explorer 2009 Tires

Ford Explorer 2009 Tires Review #10277353

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 08, 2009.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with TIRES . light was blinking on dash on right side if you tap it would come on now only one side of dash lights up air conditioner blow out frost on compressor right side of truck door lock will not come up when you press locks dealer needs to fix this not the cust it makes you don't want to buy a ford any more. *tr.Mileage was 169015 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X5VU. Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in FAYETTEVILLE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Ford Explorer 2009 Interior Lighting

Ford Explorer 2009 Interior Lighting Review #10277353

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 08, 2009.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with INTERIOR LIGHTING . light was blinking on dash on right side if you tap it would come on now only one side of dash lights up air conditioner blow out frost on compressor right side of truck door lock will not come up when you press locks dealer needs to fix this not the cust it makes you don't want to buy a ford any more. *tr.Mileage was 169015 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X5VU. Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in FAYETTEVILLE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Ford Explorer 2009 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Ford Explorer 2009 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10280621

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2009.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2009 ford explorer lurches when coming to a stop. *tr.Mileage was 12000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMEU63849U. Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in MARIETTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.

Ford Explorer 2009 Visibility Defroster/defogger System

Ford Explorer 2009 Visibility Defroster/defogger System Review #10286307

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on Aug 25, 2009.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM . i have a 2008 ford explorer and the rear defroster wire that was attached to the rear glass door fell off. it is only held on the window by a small weld the size of an eraser head. i called my dealership weisleder ford in point pleasant nj, said they could not replace it because they said we pulled it off and its not under my extended warranty. i cannot believe that anyone in this country has not had this problem. i was told it will cost over a thousand dollars to fix! i didn"t break it! i called ford and they said they could not do anything for me. im am upset that nothing can be done for me from ford, and i would like you to check into if anyone else has had this problem to see if it is a problem so it can be corrected because when it gets cold im going to need my defroster! my family has bought over 8 vehicle from this dealership and we our loyal ford customers, also this car did have 20000 miles on it when i bought it, so this problem might have been there already! i would like this fixed and would like to get some feed back from you on this problem. thank you *tr.Mileage was 34500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMEU73E98U. Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in POINT PLEASANT, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.

Ford Explorer 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

Ford Explorer 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10357876

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 09, 2010.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford explorer. the contact was driving 40 mph when the accelerator pedal became stuck in the open throttle position, causing the vehicle to abnormally accelerate. the brakes would not stop the acceleration and the contact shifted into neutral to stop the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer yet the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer offered to install a vdr in the vehicle in order to diagnose the failure. the contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and could cause a crash if the acceleration problem was not repaired. the failure mileage was 10,500. updated 1/21/11 *cn updated 02/14/11.Mileage was 10500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMEU74E79U. Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in ROYERSFORD, PA. Vehicle was purchased on May 22, 2009. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford Explorer 2009 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: KEYSER NILLER FORD . DEALER'S CITY: COLLEGEVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 19426 .

Ford Explorer 2009 Child Seat

Ford Explorer 2009 Child Seat Review #10413224

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2011.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with CHILD SEAT . i put our britax diplomat car seat in my wife's ford explorer. i attached the seat belt and the extra long strap that is attached to the top of the car seat that gets hooked to a hook on the seat. the excess strap was hanging out the door and we did not realize it when we drove away with our 2 year old daughter was in the seat. the strap was dragging on the ground and got caught under the tire and violently pulled the car seat towards the door, then the strap broke. we pulled over and found the car seat was basically laying sideways on the back seat. our daughter was screaming, and we think she may have been smacked into the door when the strap got pulled under the tire and yanked the car seat. this is a serious problem and should be looked into immediately. maybe have a self retracting strap in the future, so it does not just hang there (related vehicle information: model year=2009, make=explorer, model=ford). *tr.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in FOLSOM, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Ford Explorer 2009 Equipment

Ford Explorer 2009 Equipment Review #10416649

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 04, 2011.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with EQUIPMENT . within the first 12 months and less than 25k miles had to replace both front firestone tires due to the inside wearing bald on my 2009 ford explorer. june 2011, 23 months old and with 42k miles right rear tire wearing differently than the others, came off while driving through parking lot. all 5 wheel studs had gradually broke off over a few months time. ford motor company states that the maintenance of the vehicle was not maintained is the reason for this malfunction. this is a family car that is driven back and forth to work and misc driving, no towing or hot rodding, and a fairly low mileage. ford never returned my complaint of any other reasoning, only replaced the wheel studs on damaged wheel and charged me $165 because warranty expired 7k before. also had to replace the back tire at 42k miles. damage to my rear wheel hub and paint. no damage or injury due to being in parking lot going 5 mph. *kb.Mileage was 42000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMEU63E09U. Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in EUSTIS, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Ford Explorer 2009 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.

Ford Explorer 2009 Tires

Ford Explorer 2009 Tires Review #10416649

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 04, 2011.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with TIRES . within the first 12 months and less than 25k miles had to replace both front firestone tires due to the inside wearing bald on my 2009 ford explorer. june 2011, 23 months old and with 42k miles right rear tire wearing differently than the others, came off while driving through parking lot. all 5 wheel studs had gradually broke off over a few months time. ford motor company states that the maintenance of the vehicle was not maintained is the reason for this malfunction. this is a family car that is driven back and forth to work and misc driving, no towing or hot rodding, and a fairly low mileage. ford never returned my complaint of any other reasoning, only replaced the wheel studs on damaged wheel and charged me $165 because warranty expired 7k before. also had to replace the back tire at 42k miles. damage to my rear wheel hub and paint. no damage or injury due to being in parking lot going 5 mph. *kb.Mileage was 42000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMEU63E09U. Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in EUSTIS, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Ford Explorer 2009 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.

Ford Explorer 2009 Wheels

Ford Explorer 2009 Wheels Review #10416649

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 04, 2011.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with WHEELS . within the first 12 months and less than 25k miles had to replace both front firestone tires due to the inside wearing bald on my 2009 ford explorer. june 2011, 23 months old and with 42k miles right rear tire wearing differently than the others, came off while driving through parking lot. all 5 wheel studs had gradually broke off over a few months time. ford motor company states that the maintenance of the vehicle was not maintained is the reason for this malfunction. this is a family car that is driven back and forth to work and misc driving, no towing or hot rodding, and a fairly low mileage. ford never returned my complaint of any other reasoning, only replaced the wheel studs on damaged wheel and charged me $165 because warranty expired 7k before. also had to replace the back tire at 42k miles. damage to my rear wheel hub and paint. no damage or injury due to being in parking lot going 5 mph. *kb.Mileage was 42000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMEU63E09U. Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in EUSTIS, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Ford Explorer 2009 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.

Ford Explorer 2009 Seats

Ford Explorer 2009 Seats Review #10416733

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 30, 2011.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SEATS . the front passenger head restraints push the head forward, creating stress on the neck/back and could cause injury. seating is uncomfortable unless the seat is reclined. which poses another risk and sight problem. *kb.Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in KIEL, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Ford Explorer 2009 Seats Front Assembly Head Restraint

Ford Explorer 2009 Seats Front Assembly Head Restraint Review #10416733

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 30, 2011.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT . the front passenger head restraints push the head forward, creating stress on the neck/back and could cause injury. seating is uncomfortable unless the seat is reclined. which poses another risk and sight problem. *kb.Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in KIEL, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Ford Explorer 2009 Unknown Or Other

Ford Explorer 2009 Unknown Or Other Review #10446561

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2011.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . i have found out that it is a common issue that ford has a problem on several of its models that the sun visor mirror pops out when you try to use it as a shade. this is a dangerous situation for a driver while driving in heavy traffic to have this surprise distraction. my wife almost ran off the road when it happened. i currently have it taped up on drivers side and now it happened on the passenger side. ford will not replace with any discount leaving the owner in a precarious situation. i guess once someone has a wreck maybe then ford will do a recall. *kb.Mileage was 67000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMEU74E09U. Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in CHARLESTON, AR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Ford Explorer 2009 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Ford Explorer 2009 Visibility

Ford Explorer 2009 Visibility Review #10446561

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2011.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VISIBILITY . i have found out that it is a common issue that ford has a problem on several of its models that the sun visor mirror pops out when you try to use it as a shade. this is a dangerous situation for a driver while driving in heavy traffic to have this surprise distraction. my wife almost ran off the road when it happened. i currently have it taped up on drivers side and now it happened on the passenger side. ford will not replace with any discount leaving the owner in a precarious situation. i guess once someone has a wreck maybe then ford will do a recall. *kb.Mileage was 67000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMEU74E09U. Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in CHARLESTON, AR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Ford Explorer 2009 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Ford Explorer 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

Ford Explorer 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10451787

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 31, 2012.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . the fuel pump failed as a result of corroded exposed wires under the car. the wires had no protective covering and were corroded and partially melted. the wires are under the rear tire near the fuel pump and are not protected against dirt, grime, salt. they caused 2 pumps to fail and many fuses to be blown before they were found. the car just dies while driving.the mechanic spent hours going over everything to find the source of the pump failure. i have contacted ford motor company, as this is a safety issue, but to no avail. *tr.Mileage was 84931 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMEU73EX9U. Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in MONTGOMERY, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Ford Explorer 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

Ford Explorer 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10451790

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 2012.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . transmission problem: delayed shifting from gear to gear, and incidents of the transmission slipping out of park and into gear, problems also in the transmission's delay in shifting into reverse and out of reverse. loud thunk when shifting from neutral to reverse. struggling to reach 50 miles an hour with a whinning sound from the transmission when shifting gears. *tr .Mileage was 88350 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMEU73EX9U. Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in MONTGOMERY, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

Ford Explorer 2009 Power Train

Ford Explorer 2009 Power Train Review #10460371

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 02, 2012.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN . when coming to a stop, the car lurches and lights come on signaling powertrain issue. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 78000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMEU75EX9U. Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.

Ford Explorer 2009 Seats

Ford Explorer 2009 Seats Review #10496479

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2013.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SEATS . tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford explorer. the contact stated that the front driver side seat independently reclined. the contact inspected the seat and noticed the bolt that detained the back of the seat fractured. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 140000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMYU24X2XU. Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in COXS CREEK, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Ford Explorer 2009 Engine

Ford Explorer 2009 Engine Review #10554409

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 17, 2013.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE . when first starting the vehicle, there is a loud ticking noise. after researching it online, it appeared to be a very common problem with some of the exhaust manifold bolts snapping off causing a leak of exhaust gases. we took the car to a shop and the problem was confirmed. the repairs will be over $1,000, and this same issue has been reported in online forums quite frequently. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMEU74818U. Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in WESTERVILLE, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Ford Explorer 2009 Steering

Ford Explorer 2009 Steering Review #10632457

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 30, 2014.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STEERING . tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford explorer. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle made a loud abnormal noise and suddenly lost control of the steering wheel. the contact mentioned that no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the technician stated that the failure occurred as a result of the passenger side tie rod end separating form the vehicle. however, the tie rod did not sustain any damages. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 76,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 76000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMEU73E99U. Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in PINCH, WV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Ford Explorer 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

Ford Explorer 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10659418

FORD EXPLORER 2009 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2014.FORD EXPLORER 2009, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . i started the explorer and went about 300 feet and pulled over to allow an emergency vehicle to pass. the explorer continued to accelerate but was held back by the brakes until i shut the engine off. upon restarting the explorer ran fine until another incident in mid october. i started the explorer and went about 500 feet to a stop sign and as i slowed down the explorer wanted to keep going. as i was in a shopping mall parking lot and no one was around (also being the second time this happened) i pushed harder on the brake as the engine surged. this time i hit the cruise control off button on the steering wheel and the surge stopped. neither time was the cruise control on. also each time the explorer had just been started. no lights indicating a failure on the dash. no chance i hit the cruise button..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 61500 miles. Ford Explorer 2009 problem was reported in CHICOPEE, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.


Ford Explorer 2009 Systems


Child Seat 1 Review(s)

Engine 1 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Review(s)

Equipment 1 Review(s)

Fuel System, Gasoline 1 Review(s)

Interior Lighting 1 Review(s)

Power Train 1 Review(s)

Power Train Automatic Transmission 1 Review(s)

Seats 2 Review(s)

Seats Front Assembly Head Restraint 2 Review(s)

Steering 1 Review(s)

Tires 2 Review(s)

Unknown Or Other 1 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control 2 Review(s)

Visibility 1 Review(s)

Visibility Defroster/defogger System 1 Review(s)

Wheels 1 Review(s)



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Ford Explorer 2009 Reports


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try pushing the pedals button closer to you. you must have the pedal adjustment button to the left of the radio, looks like a foot, that brings the pedals more inward towards the driver. hope it helped. or look carefully if a wire has corroded. it

i would check ur multi switch on ur stearing colum

on the pedal

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Just bought an '06 E-350 van. Left d'ship got on highway and noticed shimmy when I got to 60....same problem????

that happened to me last night! If you rock the car back and for while shifting then it should release the safety lock!

why does it take turning off the veh. while pulling in on the shifter arm, them starting it again while still holding it inwards ever so slightly??

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