Complaints
1,151
Crashes
98
Fires
53
Injuries
176
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 Ford Explorer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1167 complaints
Tires:Tread/Belt
Avg mileage:91,000 mi
Crash-related:23
#2144 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:180,300 mi
Crash-related:13
#391 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:104,313 mi
Crash-related:12
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Ford Explorer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 167 | 23 | — | 91,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 144 | 13 | — | 180,300 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 91 | 12 | — | 104,313 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 42 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 41 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 26 | — | 2 | 100,032 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 25 | 3 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 25 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 25 | 8 | 2 | 87,800 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 22 | — | 4 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 20 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 19 | — | 4 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 17 | 1 | 1 | 97,994 mi | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack | 15 | 1 | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 15 | 1 | — | 163,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 10 | 2 | — | 96,500 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 10 | — | 4 | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 9 | — | — | 127,948 mi | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 9 | — | 2 | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 8 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 7 | — | 7 | 120,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 7 | — | 4 | 99,500 mi |
Tires:Tread/Belt
167
complaints
Crashes
23
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
144
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
—
Avg Miles
180,300
Tire Defects
91
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,313
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut
42
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
41
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
100,032
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
25
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
25
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
25
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
2
Avg Miles
87,800
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
20
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,994
Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
163,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,500
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,948
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
7
Avg Miles
120,000
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
99,500
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1993 Ford Explorer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1993 Ford Explorer reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1993 Ford Explorer has 1,151 NHTSA complaints, 98 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tires:Tread/Belt with 167 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 Ford Explorer?
Top reported problems: Tires:Tread/Belt (167 complaints, avg 91,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (144 complaints, avg 180,300 mi); Tire Defects (91 complaints, avg 104,313 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1993 Ford Explorer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 120,632 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1993 Ford Explorer?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 Ford Explorer include 98 crash-related reports, 53 fire reports, 176 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1993 Ford Explorer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1993 Ford Explorer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1993 Ford Explorer?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Explorer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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