1993 Ford Explorer equipment problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 1993 Ford Explorer — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Multiple failures, continually brake problems. The vehicle also overheated, thermostat replaced several times. A/c compressor malfunction, etc. *bf a blowout ripped the running board assembly, the abs light was intermittent and the mechanic could not figure out why, the brakes locked up on the…”
filed Dec 9, 2004
“Copy of notice sent to ford motor co on 10/10/2001 -- > urgent I replaced my 5 firestone tires, and almost lost my spare because the 1/8" inch cable that holds the spare up rotted through. Fortunately it fell off in my driveway, and not while driving home from the tire dealer on interstate 87! --…”
filed Nov 15, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject pertaining to supplemental tire inflation label. *jb
00L09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2000
Equipment problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 Explorer | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 Explorer | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Explorer | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Explorer | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 Explorer | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.