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1993 Ford Explorer Sport

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1993 Ford Explorer Sport
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:25:12.579Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Explorer Sport Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1997: 37 complaints 1998: 121 complaints 1998 1999: 93 complaints 2000: 71 complaints 2000 2001: 188 complaints 2002: 133 complaints 2002 2003: 65 complaints 2004: 18 complaints 2004 2005: 5 complaints 2005
1993: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19935
199737
1998121
199993
200071
2001188
2002133
200365
200418
20055

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

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3 OF THE 4 TIRES HAD THE TREADS OPENNING AND SEPARATING ON THEM SHOWING THE WIRES INSIDE THE TIRES, SOME SEPARATION ALSO OCCURED AROUND THE OUTSIDE RIM OF THE TIRE, THIS RESULTED IN HANDLING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE, THE TIRES WERE LESS THAN 1 YEAR...

NHTSA ODI report, 20010212

TIRES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

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THE TIRES FAILED.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030210

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

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I OWN A '93 FORD EXPLORER. ABOUT 4-5 YEARS AGO, THE LIFT BACK DOOR TOTALLY SEPARATED FROM THE BODY - THE HINGES TORE OUT OF THE METAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050119

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN FOUR DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE AS ELECTRICAL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070424

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Ford Explorer Sport — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1997 ▲ 2003 ▲ 2000

WORST YEARS

■ 2001 ◆ 2002 ◆ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Ford Explorer Sport reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Ford Explorer Sport?

The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Ford Explorer Sport have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.