Example carEmissions test for a 1991 Ford Explorer
Emissions test for the 1991 Ford Explorer: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 13.1 to 14.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Special Purpose Vehicle
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1991 Ford Explorer for emissions test
- Body: special purpose vehicle (EPA size class).
1991 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,700 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,062 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1991 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 609 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (147), tires (113) and power train (75). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92V113000 | 1992-08-17 | seat belts:front:buckle assembly | THE RIGID MOUNTED SAFETY BELT BUCKLES ARE DEFECTIVE IN THREE WAYS. FIRST, A FASTENED SAFETY BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT UNLATCH WHEN THE RELEASE BUTTON IS DEPRESSED. THIS RESULTS FROM INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE BUCKLE EJECTOR FINGER AND THE BUCKLE TONGUE WINDOW. THE SECOND DEFECT IS THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT LATCH. THE... |
| 91V189000 | 1991-11-04 | power train:automatic transmission | WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ABUT OR ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR. |
| 91V026000 | 1991-02-12 | structure:body:bumpers | REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE CRACKING UNDER EXTENDED TRAILER TOW SERVICE WHEN USING A BUMPER-MOUNTED TRAILER HITCH BALL. |
| 91V024000 | 1991-02-11 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | THE FRONT HEAT SHIELD MAY CONTACT THE FRONT OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK, CAUSING CUTS OR OTHER DAMAGE TO THE EXTENT OF PENETRATION. |
| 91V025000 | 1991-02-11 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | THE HOT PLATE WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE VAPOR VENT VALVE CARRIER TO THE TOP OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK MAY PARTIALLY FRACTURE, ALLOWING VAPOR OF FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK. |
| 90V098000 | 1990-05-21 | visibility:sun/moon roof assembly | IF SUNROOF GLASS IS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED BY VEHICLE OPERATOR, HINGE ASSEMBLIES CAN BE ACCIDENTALLY IMPROPERLY MATED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Emissions test: how we help
Your 1991 Ford Explorer needs an emissions test? We arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Emissions tests are required in some provinces and states; a licensed shop does the test.
About your Explorer
If you have the service history of your Explorer, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The powertrain here is the 4.0L 6-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
The steps
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Between shop visits
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt.
What to ask
Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there.
Ready when you are
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request emissions test
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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