MYRModel Year Report

1993 Ford Explorer

● Typical for this model
1993 Ford Explorer
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Explorer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 12 complaints 1990 1991: 616 complaints 1992: 640 complaints 1993: 944 complaints 1993 1994: 1231 complaints 1995: 843 complaints 1996: 1450 complaints 1996 1997: 1731 complaints 1998: 1959 complaints 1999: 1348 complaints 2000: 952 complaints 2001: 375 complaints 2002: 3294 complaints 2002 2003: 1131 complaints 2004: 1304 complaints 2005: 497 complaints 2006: 630 complaints 2007: 208 complaints 2008: 148 complaints 2008 2009: 33 complaints 2010: 115 complaints 2011: 1196 complaints 2012: 824 complaints 2013: 2229 complaints 2014: 1674 complaints 2014 2015: 1771 complaints 2016: 2443 complaints 2017: 1677 complaints 2018: 720 complaints 2019: 291 complaints 2020: 1198 complaints 2020 2021: 412 complaints 2022: 257 complaints 2023: 106 complaints 2024: 19 complaints 2025: 95 complaints 2026: 29 complaints 2026 2027: 0 complaints 2027
1993: 944 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19851
19863
19873
19884
19891
199012
1991616
1992640
1993944
19941231
1995843
19961450
19971731
19981959
19991348
2000952
2001375
20023294
20031131
20041304
2005497
2006630
2007208
2008148
200933
2010115
20111196
2012824
20132229
20141674
20151771
20162443
20171677
2018720
2019291
20201198
2021412
2022257
2023106
202419
202595
202629
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 27%

27% of complaints: service brakes — 253 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200722

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TIRES 26%

26% of complaints: tires — 243 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE TIRES, TIRE LINE ATX, AND LINE SIZE P235/75R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE TREAD OF THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRES SEPARATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120911

ATLAS, SILVERTRAC, P23575R15 DOT UUTHLAJV331. REPLACEMENT TIRES ON A FORD EXPLORER, 1993. WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH DRIVER HEARD A LOUD POP. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, VIHICLE ROLLED OVER, AND LANDED IN A DITCH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020917

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 89 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing support device/strut and door.

FIRE INJURY
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I WAS PULLING INTO MY CONDO'S PARKING GARAGE WHEN DRIVER IN CAR BEHIND ME ALERTED ME THAT MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. I STOPPED IMMEDIATELY AND NOTICED SMOKE AND A BURNING SMELL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND MY FEET GOT REALLY HOT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130424

Also filed under ENGINE

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 77 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 65 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and wheel bearing.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19941216 — parking brake

THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.

Remedy: A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE W

Campaign 94V169001 — check if this car was fixed

I 19950103 — PE (closed 19950619)

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER/BOOSTER SEPARATION

I 19950619 — EA (closed 19960402)

SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER

R 19950830 — structure

THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS.

Campaign 95V164001 — check if this car was fixed

R 19951025 — structure

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE

Remedy: FORD DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS.

Campaign 95I007000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19960228 — PE (closed 19960724)

WHEEL LOCKUP WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

R 19960322 — service brakes, hydraulic

THE STUDS WHICH ATTACH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AFTER BEING OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SOUTHERN CA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 96V024001 — check if this car was fixed

I 19960724 — EA (closed 19991029)

BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

I 19961122 — PE (closed 19970515)

DRIVER DOOR ELECTRICAL FIRE

I 19961217 — PE (closed 19970523)

SUNROOF (AIR ROOF) SHATTER

I 19970523 — EA (closed 19980120)

SUNROOF SHATTERING AND SEPARATION

R 19970604 — visibility

A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION CAN OCCUR IN THE REMOTE POWER MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT BOARD AS A RESULT OF A SEPARATED PART OF THE CONTACT ASSEMBLY BRIDGING THE SWITCH POSITIVE BATTERY PAD AND ADJACEN

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IN-LINE 10 AMP FUSE IN THE POSITIVE BATTERY FEED TO THE REMOTE POWER MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 97V083000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19980106 — DP (closed 19980204)

HEAVY LATERAL VIBRATION

R 19980302 — structure

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED SUNROOF. THE SUNROOF GLASS PANEL ASSEMBLY CAN SEPARATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING DUE TO INCORRECT HINGE ENGAGE

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN INSTRUCTION BOOKLET WHICH THOROUGHLY OUTLINES, WITH ILLUSTRATIONS, THE PROPER PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL, STORAGE, AND REINSTALLATION OF THE SUNROOF'S GLASS PANEL. A W

Campaign 97V235001 — check if this car was fixed

I 19980904 — DP (closed 19980911)

HEATER BLOWER ASSEMBLY FIRE

I 19980904 — PE (closed 19990115)

BLOWER ASSEMBLY FIRES

I 19990115 — EA (closed 20000418)

BLOWER ASSEMBLY FIRES

I 19990729 — RQ (open)

LIFTGATE SUPPORT BRACKET FAILURE

I 19991130 — PE (closed 20000414)

SPARE TIRE WINCH CABLE

R 20000103 — structure

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDER BRACKET WELDS COULD FRACTURE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL LIFTGATE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS. DEPENDING UPON THE CONDITION OF THE LIFTGATE SHEET METAL IN THE AREA OF THE BRACKET, DEALERS MAY ALSO INSTALL A LARGER REINFORCEMENT.

Campaign 99V310001 — check if this car was fixed

I 20000414 — EA (closed 20001020)

SPARE TIRE WINCH CABLE

R 20000826 — tires

TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIR

Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

Campaign 00T005000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010604 — tires

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERN

Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

Campaign 01X001000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Ford Explorer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (253 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (243 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (89 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V169001 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V164001 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95I007000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V024001 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V083000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V235001 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V310001 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00T005000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01X001000 (tires) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 1993 Ford Explorer reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Ford Explorer is rated "typical".

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

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Ford Explorer have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.