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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) did not test
this vehicle model.
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Passenger
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rear Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not tested by NHTSA
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1996 FORD EXPLORER are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash
Cost:
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Front into flat
barrier
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$
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933
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Front into angle
barrier
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$
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2453
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat
barrier
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$
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1516
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Rear into pole
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$
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1173
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Average Damage
Per Test
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$
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1519
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1996 FORD EXPLORER
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
The low-speed damage
repair costs for this
1996 FORD EXPLORER
were obtained from the
Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety, Highway
Loss Data Institute.
Learn more
about these results.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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85
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Average
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Collision Index
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116
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Average
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Theft Index
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149
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Worse than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1996 FORD EXPLORER
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1996 FORD EXPLORER
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1996 FORD EXPLORER
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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810,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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00V402000
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Defective part or component:
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SUSPENSION
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Sport utility vehicles. Under certain conditions, a front sway bar link can fracture. Vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace both the left and right front sway bar links.
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Recall date:
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06-04-2001
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Units potentially affected:
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13,000,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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01X001000
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Defective part or component:
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TIRES:TREAD
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Description:
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This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Ford is replacing all Firestone Wilderness AT 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on Ford trucks and suvs. Ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire design to stress, aging, and manufacturing differences between plants. Ford is replacing these tires to prevent possible premature tire failure. The vehicles listed below may have been originally equipped with Firestone Wilderness AT tires or may have had Wilderness AT tires installed during the Firestone recall launched in August 2000: certain 1991 through 2002 Ford Explorers, certain 2001 through 2002 Explorer Sports and Sport Tracs, certain 1997 through 2002 Mercury Mountaineers, certain 1991 through 2001 Rangers, certain 1999 through 2001 Expeditions, certain 1991 through 1994, and 1997 model year F-series, certain 1991 through 1994 Broncos. Note: both original equipment and replacement tires are affected. Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death. The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on March 31, 2002. However, customers can contact Ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.ford.com for possible assistance.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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73,500
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NHTSA campaign number:
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96V070000
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Defective part or component:
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STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS
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Description:
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WHEN IN THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, THE DRIVER DOOR LATCHES MAY OPEN WHEN SUBJECTED TO TRANSVERSE LOADS LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN FMVSS NO. 206, ""DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."" THE DRIVER'S DOOR, WHEN CLOSED ONLY TO THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, MAY NOT SUSTAIN A 1,000 POUND TRANSVERSE LOAD. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRIVER DOOR LATCH.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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134,770
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NHTSA campaign number:
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96V161000
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Defective part or component:
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EQUIPMENT:CERTIFICATION LABEL
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Description:
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The Certification Labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations. This does not comply with FMVSS NO. 120, ""Tire Selection and rims for Motor Vehicles other than Passenger Cars."" Incorrect inflation pressures could cause premature wear of the rear tires. . Owners will be provided with correct Certification Labels and instructions for installing these labels. Dealers can install this label if the owner so desires.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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23,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V074000
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines originally sold or currently registered in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Michigan (Upper Peninsula only), Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles, when operated for extended periods of time at highway speeds and temperatures below -20 degrees Farenheit, do not return to idle due to ice in the throttle body. Although the vehicle can be controlled by either applying the service brakes or shifting the transmission to neutral, increased brake pedal efforts or some increase in stopping distance can result. Dealers will install a revised PCV system with water heated vacuum source.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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2,200
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V137000
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Defective part or component:
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STRUCTURE:HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER:TRUNK CYLINDER
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Multi-purpose passenger vehicles. The liftgate assist gas cylinder bracket on the right hand bodyside outer panel was incorrectly welded. The gas cylinder bracket may not properly support the liftgate increasing the risk of personal injury. Dealers will reinforce the bracket attachment with two pop rivets.
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This 1996 FORD EXPLORER safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
is prohibited without the express written consent of J.D. Power and Associates, other
than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1996 FORD EXPLORER
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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5 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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Safety belt and inflatable restraint system are covered for 5 years or 50,000 miles.
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance is covered during basic warranty. Safety belt and inflatable restraint systems are covered for 5 years or 50,000 miles. Adjustments and bulbs are covered (except alignment and wheel balance) after 1 years or 12,000 miles.
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This 1996 FORD EXPLORER warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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Awards
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