2009 Ford Explorer Review
2009 Ford Explorer is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 193.40 in length and 71.90 in height. Made in United States, 2009 Ford Explorer has 13 trims priced by the manufacturer at 39,180 with just total of 1 recalls in the past 2009 Ford Explorer. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 22.50 gallon. The engine is 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V and uses 14 of gasoline in the city and 14 on highways.
Vin Numbers
- 1FMEU85869UA40589
Safety and Reliability
NHTSA Crash Test
* National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationIIHS Crash Test
* Insurance Institute for Highway SafetySafety & Recalls
Recall 10E043000 started on /Date(1283486400000-0400)/.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy: 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.