Ford EXPLORER

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    PARKING BRAKEUS

    Without the cover, the MPR lever may be unintentionally moved, allowing the vehicle to roll away. Being in Factory Mode, the vehicle will not display warnings and/or gear selection on the instrument cluster. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    The A/C pulley may rub through the wiring harness insulation and contact the unfused battery positive wire, resulting in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYUS

    Vehicles with seat belt buckles that are not properly secured may fail to restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATERUS

    An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

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    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLYUS

    A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    ENGINEUS

    With a loose motor mount, motor vibration may cause the axle to disconnect from the engine and could result in loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEAT BELTSUS

    A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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    SUSPENSION:REARUS

    A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERUS

    If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.

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    STEERINGUS

    If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS

    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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    PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICALUS

    Without the electronic parking brake applied, the vehicle could rollaway if the driveshaft disconnects. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS

    Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

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    ENGINEUS

    An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

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    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS

    A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park without the parking brake applied. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)US

    A park system that is damaged may not shift into "PARK," resulting in a vehicle rollaway and increasing the risk of injury or crash.

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    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTORUS

    Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGERUS

    An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

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    SEATSUS

    Occupants my contact the sharp edges when reaching between the power front seat and center console, increasing their risk of injury.

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    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS

    A disconnected driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power or a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATERUS

    An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

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    STRUCTURE:BODYUS

    A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STRUCTURE:BODYUS

    A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STRUCTURE:BODYUS

    Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS

    Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire.

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    SEATSUS

    In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS

    A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS

    An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERUS

    The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTINGUS

    If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLYUS

    A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLYUS

    A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    SEAT BELTSUS

    A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    PARKING BRAKEUS

    If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:REARUS

    A rear suspension module with incorrect components may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAINUS

    Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTUS

    The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:REARUS

    A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALUS

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:REARUS

    A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:REARUS

    A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAPUS

    A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    ENGINEUS

    Improperly heat-treated engine rails may reduce the vehicle's structural protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. In addition, an engine rail may detach and contact the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGSUS

    An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUTUS

    A loose or missing connection between the knuckle and strut can cause improper tire alignment, resulting in a steering pull or require increased steering effort. Additionally, the brake hose may contact the tire and become damaged, resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of braking ability. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS

    A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESUS

    If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    A park system that is damaged may not shift into "PARK," resulting in a vehicle rollaway and increasing the risk of injury or crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS

    A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

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    TRAILER HITCHESUS

    While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSUS

    A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    WHEELS:HUBUS

    A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:REARUS

    A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORUS

    If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORSUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS

    The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS

    If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist it will require extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALUS

    A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREUS

    A damaged park system can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park without the parking brake applied. An engine stall while driving can result in a sudden loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

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    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSUS

    An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSUS

    A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTSUS

    Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    Loss of brake function and wheel damage can increase the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADASUS

    Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)US

    An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODYUS

    Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:REARUS

    A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERINGUS

    The inability to steer the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

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    SEATSUS

    IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK MAY NOT PROVIDE THE REQUIRED STRENGTH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

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    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERUS

    IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATBACK AND HEAD RESTRAINT MAY MOVE REARWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

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    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELDUS

    Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALUS

    A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS

    A headlight that turns incorrectly can result in increased glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    If the side air bag or seat back fasteners were not properly tightened, the side air bag deployment could be affected, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUSTUS

    Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALUS

    Engine failure can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing oil to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS

    An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

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    ENGINEUS

    An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALUS

    An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELDUS

    In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALUS

    An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTORUS

    An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGEUS

    An incomplete weld securing the inlet check valve to the fuel tank shell could result in a substantial fuel leak during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.

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    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS

    Defective drive shafts may fail and cause a loss of connection between the transfer case and rear axle, possibly resulting in a vehicle rollaway when in Park or a loss of drive. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash. The drive shafts can also deform and separate from the driveline and potentially contact the fuel tank, increasing the risk of fuel leaks and/or fire.

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    SUSPENSION:REARUS

    Broken RLCA bolts can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.