1993 Ford Explorer latches/locks/linkages problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1993 Ford Explorer — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Latching post on door frame bushing has deteriorated, making it difficult to close and latch door. Dealer has been notified.*ak”
filed May 21, 2001
“Retainer screw holding sunroof shade which slides underneath the sunroof fell off, causing the sunroof shade to fall and hit driver's head, almost causing loss of control and a crash. Ford refused to fix, so owner fixed himself. *ak *ml”
filed Apr 29, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Explorer | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 Explorer | 7 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Explorer | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 Explorer | 5 | 0% |
| 2015 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Explorer | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 Explorer | 16 | 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.