Component Record

Ford Explorer 1991 Visibility Problems

33 distinct owners reported a visibility problem on the 1991 Ford Explorer - 5% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage33 complaints

33 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

90V098000Reported May 21, 1990 - 2,500 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 1990. The campaign covers an estimated 2,500 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes147 Tires103 Power Train75 Engine59 Electrical System56 Suspension34

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.