1991 Ford Explorer seat belts problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1991 Ford Explorer — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 ford explorer. While driving 15 mph with another passenger, the seat belts disengaged and caused the passenger seat to overturn between the seats. The passenger was not injured. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired…”
filed May 7, 2015
“Dt*: the contact stated 4 out of the 5 safety belts in the vehicle would not latch properly. If they were shaken, or if there was any force applied to them they became unlatched. The vehicle was not taken in for service. The manufacturer was notified. There was a nhtsa recall # 92v113000…”
filed Aug 31, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Explorer | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 Explorer | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 Explorer | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 Explorer | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 Explorer | 17 | 1% |
| 2019 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Explorer | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 21 | 1% |
| 2016 Explorer | 40 | 2% |
| 2015 Explorer | 37 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.