NHTSA Recall 91V026000: Bumpers (structure)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on February 12, 1991, covering an estimated 220,000 vehicles. It affects 1991 Ford Explorer.

220,000

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

1991

owners notified (March 26)

NHTSA campaign	91V026000
Component	STRUCTURE › BODY › BUMPERS
Report received	February 12, 1991
Owner notification	March 26, 1991
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Rear bumper reinforcement may be subject to fatigue cracking under extended trailer tow service when using a bumper-mounted trailer hitch ball.

Safety risk

Under extreme conditions, bumper could separate from thevehicle when using a bumper mounted trailer hitch ball.

Remedy

Install two brackets to reinforce the bumper.

Notes

System: rear bumper reinforcement.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle.note: bumper mounted trailer hitch ball assembly should not be used until repairprocedure is completed.

Vehicles covered by recall 91V026000

Make and model	Model years
Ford Explorer	1991

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.