1992 Ford Explorer structure problems
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1992 Ford Explorer — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford explorer. The contact stated there were numerous cracks near the rear windshield, next to the manufacturing emblem.the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.”
filed Apr 23, 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford explorer. The contact stated that the right hydraulic lift bracket detached from the vehicle. As a result, the lift gate fell on the contacts head. The contact sustained bruises to the back of the head. There is a recall for the structure: body: hatchback/liftgate…”
filed Jun 2, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Explorer | 6 | 7% |
| 2023 Explorer | 9 | 9% |
| 2022 Explorer | 10 | 4% |
| 2021 Explorer | 23 | 6% |
| 2020 Explorer | 43 | 4% |
| 2019 Explorer | 146 | 51% |
| 2018 Explorer | 286 | 40% |
| 2017 Explorer | 642 | 38% |
| 2016 Explorer | 577 | 24% |
| 2015 Explorer | 401 | 23% |
| 2014 Explorer | 274 | 16% |
| 2013 Explorer | 436 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 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.