1991 Ford Explorer Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 609 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1991 Ford Explorer overview page.
What owners report
“THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD, THE OWNER THINKS THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAR WAS PARKED THE FIRE START FOR NO REASON.”NHTSA complaint 979474 — filed 02/21/1996
“THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD, THE OWNER THINKS THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAR WAS PARKED THE FIRE START FOR NO REASON.”NHTSA complaint 979474 — filed 02/21/1996
“ENGINE HEADS DEVELOPED CRACKS ALLOWING WATER TO LEAK INTO OIL SYSTEM. *SKD”NHTSA complaint 481429 — filed 03/05/1995
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1991 Ford Explorer have engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 1991 Ford Explorer: 25 of 609 complaints on file (4.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1991 Ford Explorer have in total?
609 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 57 involved a crash, 63 involved a fire, 44 reported injuries, and 4 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
