Ford Explorer: Emissions

Affects Ford Explorer · 1996–1997 — about 10 vehicles.

The hazard

NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0 LITRE ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1105 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS. INCORRECT FUEL VAPOUR MANAGEMENT VALVE WAS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES WHICH ALLOWS THE ENGINE TO RELEASE AIR POLLUTANTS WHICH EXCEED THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: CORRECT FUEL VAPOUR MANAGEMENT VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational