Component Record

Ford Explorer 1991 Brakes Problems

147 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1991 Ford Explorer - 24% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage147 complaints

147 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

96V024001Reported February 5, 1996 - 108,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 108,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Tires103 Power Train75 Engine59 Electrical System56 Suspension34 Vehicle Structure34

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.