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
TIRES
Avg mileage:104,313 mi
Crash-related:12
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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 | |
| TIRES | 91 | 12 | — | 104,313 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 42 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN: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 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 25 | 8 | 2 | 87,800 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 22 | — | 4 | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 20 | 2 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 19 | — | 4 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 18 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 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 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | — | — | 131,900 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 10 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 10 | 2 | — | 96,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 10 | — | 4 | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 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 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN: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 |
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