2008 Ford Explorer Equipment Problems
1 owner-reported equipment complaint from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Equipment Recalls (1)
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.
Fix: 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.
Owner Complaints (1)
I HAVE A 2008 FORD EXPLORER, I HAD A FLAT TIRE FOR THE 1ST TIME. THE CRANK HANDLE THAT INSERTS INTO THE ROD THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE JACK FAILED. THE SQUARE FEMALE END ROUNDED OUT WHEN THE VEHICLE WEIGHT WAS ON THE JACK. AT THIS POINT THE JACK HANDLE SPUN FREELY, NOT ABLE TO RAISE THE VEHICLE. *TR