2008 FORD Explorer Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

3 Recalls for 2008 FORD Explorer

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2010-09-03	EQUIPMENT	MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. Remedy: MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
2007-09-26	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES	ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L ENGINE AND 6R TRANSMISSION, THE BOLT SECURING THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE FITTINGS AT THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND HAVE THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE ATTACHMENT BOLT TIGHTENED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
2007-12-11	VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR	CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, “GLAZING MATERIALS.” Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER’S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE’S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.

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6 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2008 FORD Explorer

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I might go there, however, UHaul is, apparently, the only game in town and is a nationwide company so if this is their stance, should we not respect that.. It is part of your job to tell your members what is dangerous. We expect you to be on top of this as our own Automotive Club.

I wonder how many judges and lawyers that own a Ford Explorer realize that they are driving a “rollover problem” and a “dangerous” vehicle as is the claim of this nationwide company.

I thought this a great interest to the AAA family as your membership is so large and respected that you would “check out” this “unsafe claim” and then inform your members accordingly.

If they tell you at the trailer rental place that Ford Explorer is an “unsafe” vehicle for towing, our only other option would be to buy or borrow a trailer. Why would you go out and buy a trailer if it is unsafe to start with. It would make you an absolute fool.

I invite you to call the UHaul Corporation and find out for yourself what it is that they have to say on this subject. I feel it’s your duty to inform your members of this problem with the Ford Explorers as far as towing is concerned.

I have also address a letter to the Ford Motor Company concerning their part in this, because we, the public, thought that this “rollover problem” had already been resolved, but, evidently, it has NOT been resolved according to UHaul.

If you find that this is not the case, then tell me where it is that I can find a rental trailer in the Tampa Bay area and I’ll go there. In the meantime, I’m awaiting your response and I can be reached at this email: [email protected]

Sincerely,

Nancy Fuentes/ Tony Vidal
Member #429-014-124233750-2

Kelly Barfield/ FOX 13 WTVT consumer lawyer

Kelly, you asked what it is that I want from all this. I have $30+ tied up in a vehicle, no I don’t expect a new vehicle. I don’t think a letter from Ford or one from UHaul is the answer either. One just blames the other.

What I want:

I want to know why I wasn’t told up front of the sale, the truth about the fact that their is no one to “rent” a trailer to you IF you decide to buy the additional “heavy duty towing package” on your truck. Disclosure….. that’s what I want. Then a person would know that a national company has reason to believe a vehicle you are about to buy is “unsafe to tow because of rollover issues”. So if you want to purchase this additional “package” for you vehicle, you’ll have to set aside what that the largest trailer rental company in America, UHaul, thinks because you won’t be able to rent from UHaul. In order to use the additional package, your only alternative is to BUY a trailer to use and hope that UHaul is wrong in their accusations.

I feel deceived personally and I believe that the public, at large, is being deceived by the lack of disclosure from both corporations.
Ford blames UHaul because Uhaul will rent to other similar vehicles
it is common place to rent trailers, yet a major company refuses THIS vehicle.
UHaul says they are being sued because of the rollover caused by Explorers only.
They are both, evidently, in some sort of law suit between them.

AAA doesn’t bother to respond, but as an auto membership club, should be abreast of this situation but apparently are not.

The NTSB doesn’t say that my Explorer is unsafe.

I’m not looking for legal representation, I want disclosure. I have been deceived. I was sold a product, an additional heavy duty towing package for the Ford Explorer [which does NOT come at a cheap price} that cannot be used for its intended purpose, depending on which side you take…. Ford….. Buy a trailer but is it safe?….. on the Uhaul side.. thinks it IS unsafe so it won’t rent it to you. In addition, there are apparently a whole lot of people out there that think they have also been deceived.

As I said in the beginning, I think Ford needs to tell the truth about this problem BEFORE you BUY the pricey additional towing package on the Ford Explorer.
Some one needs to disclose the truth.

If the stigma is the name, since UHaul doesn’t have a problem renting to the similar vehicles, I don’t have a problem going to the Ford dealer and having them change the logo on my vehicle to read Mercury Mountaineer or Lincoln Aviator.

Sincerely

Tony and Nancy Vidal

Kelly:

I sent most of the information that you asked for in the email that I sent to Mr. Seidel yesterday…. I can however fill in the blanks of the questions as you asked them today.

Tony E. Vidal III
813-892-6317
P. O. Box 152885
Tampa, Florida 33684

email: [email protected]

UHaul Corporation:
800-468-4285
Local office….
813-873-2333
4406 W. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, Florida 33614

Ford Motor Company:
800-392-3673
Consumer Relationship Center
P. O. Box 8248
Dearborn, MI 48126

again…… The UHaul Corporation refuses to rent a trailer to be towed by a Ford Explorer because it is unsafe due to rollover problems, but the Ford Motor Company really didn’t address this issue only said that they, the UHaul Corporation, would rent to a Mercury Mountaineer which is a true statement. But did NOT address my problem about this large nationwide corproration stating that my vehicle is unsafe when towing a trailer.

I do hope that this answers the questions that you have for me. If you need any further information, please feel free to email me at [email protected] or call me on 813-892-6317.

Tony Vidal.
On May 5, 2009, at 10:08 AM, Kelly Barfield wrote:
Hi there!

In order for us to consider looking into your complaint, we will need some information from you.

Please send us an email/letter including the following:
-Your full name/ phone number/ address/ email address
-The name of the business you have a complaint against. As well as their phone number/ address/ email address.
-A brief summary of your complaint
-Plus any evidence you have backing up your claim. Please send copies only- as we are not able to return them.

After weve received this information in writing, we can go from there.
If we decide to pursue your complaint, we will be in touch with you.

Be advised that by having us look into your problem, you agree to do a television interview.

Thank you.

Kelly Barfield
WTVT FOX 13
Associate Producer
Consumer & Medical Unit
3213 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33609
[email protected]

5/13/9
EVEN AFTER SPEAKING TO HIM THIS MORNING>>> THE EMAIL WAS STILL REJECTED:

[email protected] {BillCurrieFord salesman from 3/27/09}
I sent this through [email protected] on Friday but has been undeliverable so that is why I called you this morning to get a better address.

Please:

I have run into a problem, thought that you might be able to help me…. if you will remember, last March, you had to jump through all kinds of hoops to get a Ford Explorer for me from your sister site in Nokomis…..

well.. we have been EVERYWHERE in all these United States with this vehicle and it has been perfect, but……… now I have really hit a snag.

Went to rent a trailer from the UHaul the other day, not only could I NOT get it online, I called and they refused with the same explanation that I got from the store on Hillsborough Ave in person the day after…… and that was………

“cannot rent you a trailer to pull behind an Explorer because it is UNSAFE because of a rollover issue…. company policy.”

Can you bear any light into this situation for me?… Have you heard anything?… Do you know of anyplace else that I might rent a trailer…. We were going to move into the Georgia region for awhile….. but this has put a damper onto those plans.

Any information you might be able to provide, certainly would be appreciated.

Nancy.

PLEASE REVIEW AND ADVISE ANYTHING THAT WE MIGHT BE ABLE TO DO. We are awaiting your response.
Tony and Nancy Vidal

Date			Component
2017-01-06			OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)
2016-07-01			OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)
2014-11-13			transmission
2013-06-09			accessories (cd/tape, radio, navigation system, etc)
2012-08-16			transmission
2011-05-12

142 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2008 FORD Explorer

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Date			Component
2016-11-06			SEATS ODI Number: 10924554
2017-07-19			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11006312
2017-06-28			POWER TRAIN \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11001887
2017-05-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10986239
2017-04-18			POWER TRAIN \| SERVICE BRAKES \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10978975
2017-04-04			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH ODI Number: 10971291
2017-03-21			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SEATS \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10967471
2017-08-05			AIR BAGS \| ENGINE \| WHEELS ODI Number: 11013032
2017-07-26			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11010737
2021-02-01			BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11391058
2020-12-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11383975
2017-01-06			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ODI Number: 10940166
2016-12-28			SEATS ODI Number: 10937886
2016-12-11			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10934573
2016-12-02			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10929526
2020-08-01			ENGINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11342729
2019-11-13			POWER TRAIN \| WHEELS ODI Number: 11279892
2019-10-27			STEERING ODI Number: 11271318
2019-09-09			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11254321
2019-07-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11231620
2019-07-13			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11231585
2019-06-03			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11217584
2018-04-28			STEERING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11090786
2018-03-20			STEERING ODI Number: 11080370
2018-03-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SEATS ODI Number: 11080811
2018-03-12			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11078740
2018-10-30			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11144009
2018-08-04			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11115688
2018-08-12			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11119406
2018-07-12			POWER TRAIN \| SEATS ODI Number: 11110952
2018-06-28			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11104463
2017-09-12			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11022854
2016-06-30			SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING ODI Number: 10881743
2016-07-01			SEATS ODI Number: 10882152
2016-06-24			SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING ODI Number: 10876474
2016-05-07			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10863723
2016-04-06			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SEATS ODI Number: 10853818
2016-03-18			SEATS ODI Number: 10850463
2016-02-26			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10838639
2015-12-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 10807978
2015-11-09			SEATS ODI Number: 10789148
2015-10-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 10786571
2015-10-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10786567
2015-10-27			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10786565
2015-10-24			SEATS ODI Number: 10785810
2015-09-09			WHEELS ODI Number: 10762690
2015-06-17			WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS ODI Number: 10725820
2015-05-29			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10722258
2015-05-04			AIR BAGS \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10714438
2015-04-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM \| SEATS ODI Number: 10713915
2015-04-11			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SEATS ODI Number: 10705096
2015-03-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10694722
2015-03-12			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SEATS ODI Number: 10693989
2015-03-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SEATS ODI Number: 10700576
2015-03-23			SEATS ODI Number: 10701153
2015-03-08			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10692805
2015-02-06			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10681667
2015-01-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10678359
2015-01-11			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SEATS ODI Number: 10671669
2015-01-01			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10669486
2014-12-09			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SEATS ODI Number: 10663130
2014-12-01			WHEELS ODI Number: 10661407
2014-11-13			POWER TRAIN \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10654818
2014-10-12			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SEATS ODI Number: 10644130
2014-09-25			STEERING ODI Number: 10639083
2014-09-12			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10632865
2014-08-19			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10626272
2014-08-27			WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS ODI Number: 10626715
2014-07-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10614848
2014-07-08			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SEATS ODI Number: 10608953
2014-06-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 10597654
2014-06-18			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10599154
2014-06-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10595804
2014-06-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10595917
2014-05-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ODI Number: 10593347
2014-05-03			ENGINE \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SEATS ODI Number: 10586357
2014-04-03			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10577135
2014-04-03			POWER TRAIN \| STEERING ODI Number: 10577186
2014-03-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 10573103
2014-02-03			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10562807
2014-01-27			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10561704
2013-11-25			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10553740
2013-09-19			SEATS ODI Number: 10544478
2013-09-27			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10545623
2013-08-30			WHEELS ODI Number: 10538167
2013-08-23			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10536979
2013-07-10			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10524208
2013-07-01			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10522367
2013-06-13			STEERING ODI Number: 10519634
2013-06-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10520032
2013-05-29			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10514108
2013-05-03			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10510487
2013-02-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 10499250
2012-11-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 10486139
2012-12-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10488694
2012-11-22			WHEELS ODI Number: 10485781
2012-10-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 10479793
2012-10-22			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10481484
2012-10-04			STEERING ODI Number: 10478649
2012-08-10			SEATS ODI Number: 10470108
2012-07-10			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10465081
2012-06-12			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING ODI Number: 10461380
2012-05-07			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10457708
2012-05-07			EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10457699
2012-03-28			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10453399
2012-03-25			WHEELS ODI Number: 10452904
2012-03-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10452701
2012-03-01			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC \| STEERING ODI Number: 10449940
2012-02-29			SEATS ODI Number: 10449668
2012-02-17			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10448377
2012-01-30			STEERING ODI Number: 10445871
2012-01-16			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10443923
2012-01-09			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10443235
2011-11-16			SEATS ODI Number: 10436081
2011-09-15			STEERING ODI Number: 10425617
2011-06-28			SEATS ODI Number: 10409257
2011-06-13			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10406231
2011-01-26			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10378780
2011-01-30			EQUIPMENT ODI Number: 10379601
2011-01-07			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10375120
2010-12-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| INTERIOR LIGHTING \| SEATS ODI Number: 10373572
2010-11-09			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10365144
2010-08-13			INTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10349286
2010-05-20			POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT ODI Number: 10331347
2010-03-19			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10320953
2010-03-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SEATS ODI Number: 10315229
2010-01-11			STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR \| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10298953
2010-01-08			INTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10298733
2009-11-08			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 10291371
2009-07-20			AIR BAGS \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10277524
2009-04-20			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10266077
2009-04-07			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10264401
2009-02-19			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10259404
2009-02-17			TIRES ODI Number: 10258923
2008-12-09			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10251147
2008-09-05			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10241083
2008-05-23			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10228763
2008-04-14			STEERING:COLUMN ODI Number: 10224437
2007-12-06			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH ODI Number: 10211015
2007-12-04			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10210793
2016-10-02			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10911000
2015-10-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10786000

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1 Investigations for 2008 FORD Explorer

On october 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.the valves were supplied to ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by topseal for aftermarket sale were the subject of two recent safety recalls by tech international (08t-018) and dill air controls (08t-028), the latter of which was investigated by odi in pe08-036 and ea08-022.the defect conditions addressed by the aftermarket tire valve recalls both involved inadequate resistance to ozone cracking due to issues with the supply of anti-ozonant chemicals to topseal for a period from july to mid-november 2006.the aftermarket valves were compounded with a blend of epdm and natural rubber, using a relatively low percentage of epdm (epdm provides inherent resistance to ozone cracking).hence, the need for anti-ozonant chemicals and the problems with cracking when those chemicals were missing or out of specification in some lots of valves.both recall campaigns involved inspection programs to identify and replace valves with visible surface cracking.although the topseal valves supplied to ford also appear to have been affected by the anti-ozonant supply issues in mid to late-2006, ford indicated that its valves were made at a different topseal production line and were compounded with a higher percentage of epdm rubber to meet more stringent specifications from ford.odi's analysis of complaint and warranty data provided by ford showed that problems with cracked tire valves were significantly higher for my 2007 vehicles produced from december 2006 through march 2007.ford responded by implementing changes in its material specifications for snap-in rubber tire valves and also increasing the quality and acceptance standards for valves imported for use in its vehicles.while the complaint and warranty claim rates are elevated for subject vehicles produced from december 2006 through march 2007, the rates of leaking valves are well below one percent of production for each of the peak months for all of the affected models.a substantial majority of the subject vehicles are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (tpms) which warn the driver when any tire pressures drops below 25 percent of recommended inflation pressure. as outlined in a letter to odi dated april 6, 2009, ford has agreed to send letters to owners of certain my 2007 and 2008 ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles to provide information about the cracking concern. letters will be sent to owners of vehicles built from november 2006 through may 2007.owners can opt for a free dealer inspection.valves exhibiting surface cracks or air leakage related to ozone attack will be replaced by ford under its normal warranty terms.ford expects to send the letter by approximately mid-may 2009. based on the use of tpms in the majority of subject vehicles and the relatively low rates of repairs associated with leaking valves and resultant tire damage, odi believes that the actions ford has agreed to take will provide effective and expeditious resolution for vehicles that were built during the period when valves with inadequate resistance to ozone cracking were most likely to have been used in vehicle production.further investigation of this matter would not be an efficient allocation of agency resources.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2008-10-14	2009-04-09	TIRES:VALVE

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42 Service Alerts for 2008 FORD Explorer

Date	Description
2019-02-07	160000 STRUCTURE Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-02	010000 STEERING This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly ma Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-07	160000 STRUCTURE Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-07	350000 EQUIPMENT Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-06-01	350000 EQUIPMENT Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only cam Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-06-01	060000 ENGINE (PWS) Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only cam Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-03-30	350000 EQUIPMENT Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Linco Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-01-10	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer – Parts a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-01-10	350000 EQUIPMENT The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer – Parts a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-01-10	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer – Parts a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-02-27	105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE SOME 2007-2016 EDGE/MKX/FLEX/MKT/MKZ/MKS/TAURUS/TAURUS POLICE/EXPLORER/EXPLORER POLICE EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 30-JUN-2016 MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING AND/OR KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVELINE AREA. TO IDE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-02-27	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL SOME 2007-2016 EDGE/MKX/FLEX/MKT/MKZ/MKS/TAURUS/TAURUS POLICE/EXPLORER/EXPLORER POLICE EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 30-JUN-2016 MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING AND/OR KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVELINE AREA. TO IDE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	060000 ENGINE (PWS) The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-17	030000 BRAKES (PWS) SOME 2008-2017 FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC MAY GENERATE A VHR THAT IDENTIFIES A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION CATEGORY INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. IF THE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2009-05-01	106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2009-05-01	106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2008-03-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE FORD/MERCURY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO CRANK, CRANK NO START, DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM, OR IDLE CONCERN WITH OR WITHOUT MIL ILLUMINATION/DTC’S DUE TO THE PCM ENGINE HARNESS CHAFFING AGAINST THE PCM MOUNTING BRACKET. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-17	030000 BRAKES (PWS) SOME 2008-2017 FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC MAY GENERATE A VHR THAT IDENTIFIES A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION CATEGORY INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. IF THE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-08-19	071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP FORD: SEE SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME VEHICLES, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES SERVICE ENGINE SOON DUE TO LEAKAGE IN EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS (EVAP) SYSTEM, IF EASY FUEL CAPLESS FUEL FILL PIPE FLAP IS BENT O Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2008-02-01	036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP IMPROVED BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND FIRMNESS. *NJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2008-12-01	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) FORD/MERCURY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS SYMPTOMS SUCH AS DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NO CRANK WITH/WITHOUT BLOWN FUSE, AND ILLUMINATION OF MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-03-01	046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FORD/MERCURY: TO PREVENT HARNESS DAMAGE, ON SOME VEHICLES, RESULTING IN CONTACT WITH TIRE OR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, PROPER ROUTING OF WIRING HARNESS FOR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR IS KEY. 2006-2010 EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-03-01	114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING FORD/MERCURY: TO PREVENT HARNESS DAMAGE, ON SOME VEHICLES, RESULTING IN CONTACT WITH TIRE OR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, PROPER ROUTING OF WIRING HARNESS FOR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR IS KEY. 2006-2010 EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-03-01	036500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FORD/MERCURY: TO PREVENT HARNESS DAMAGE, ON SOME VEHICLES, RESULTING IN CONTACT WITH TIRE OR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, PROPER ROUTING OF WIRING HARNESS FOR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR IS KEY. 2006-2010 EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2007-12-01	072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS FUEL FILL–SLOW OR EARLY SHUT OFF–BUILT BEFORE 11/28/2007. *NJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2008 FORD Explorer

3 Recalls for 2008 FORD Explorer

6 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2008 FORD Explorer

142 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2008 FORD Explorer

1 Investigations for 2008 FORD Explorer

42 Service Alerts for 2008 FORD Explorer