1993 Ford Explorer suspension problems
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1993 Ford Explorer — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The whole '!@#$% front end of my 93 explorer keeps falling apart after fixing it twice and it is starting to do it again. I cant keep tires on it at all. *tr”
filed Jul 21, 2008
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Various noise issues from the rear leaf springs while driving. *tt
16735 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2003
Suspension problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Explorer | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 Explorer | 3 | 15% |
| 2023 Explorer | 13 | 12% |
| 2022 Explorer | 12 | 5% |
| 2021 Explorer | 15 | 4% |
| 2020 Explorer | 35 | 3% |
| 2019 Explorer | 11 | 4% |
| 2018 Explorer | 23 | 3% |
| 2017 Explorer | 57 | 3% |
| 2016 Explorer | 73 | 3% |
| 2015 Explorer | 82 | 5% |
| 2014 Explorer | 102 | 6% |
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.