MYRModel Year Report

1993 Ford Explorer Sport

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1993 Ford Explorer Sport
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:59:38.106Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1993: 5 complaints 1993 5 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
1993: 5 complaints 1993 5 1997: 37 complaints 1997 1998: 121 complaints 1998 1999: 93 complaints 1999 2000: 71 complaints 2000 2001: 188 complaints 2001 2002: 133 complaints 2002 2003: 65 complaints 2003 2004: 18 complaints 2004 2005: 5 complaints 2005
1993: 5 complaints 1993 5 1997: 37 complaints 1997 1998: 121 complaints 1998 1999: 93 complaints 1999 2000: 71 complaints 2000 2001: 188 complaints 2001 2002: 133 complaints 2002 2003: 65 complaints 2003 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

2 of 5 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

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The tires failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-10

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, 2001-02-12

Service brakes

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

Latches/locks/linkages

1 of 5 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing lock.

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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, 2005-01-19

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, 2007-04-24

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1993 Ford Explorer Sport — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 1 report on file for this year.
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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, accounting for 40% 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.