1993 FORD Explorer Problems & Complaints
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TIRES
268 complaints
MICHELIN LTX M/S XL P235/75R-15 ON 93 EXPLORER XL. TIRES ARE 5 YRS OLD WITH LESS THAN 5000 MILES. SERIES OF SIDEWALL CRACKS ABOUT 8" LONG APPEARED IN FRONT RIGHT TIRE, APPROX 5/8" FROM RIM, WITH THE LONGEST CRACK ABOUT 4" LONG AND 0.11" DEEP. NO FAILURE YET, AND THE AMERICAS TIRE DEALER SAYS THE CRACKS ARE NOT A PROBLEM, BUT THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS OF SIDEWALL CRACKING AND BLOWOUTS IN MICHELIN TIRES CONCERNS US. *TR
May 23, 2013
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. AS A RESULT, SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND FLIPPED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND FOUR PASSENGERS HAD MINOR INJURIES. THE TIRES WERE NOT THE ORIGINAL TIRES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Sep 11, 2012
WHILE TRAVELING SPARE TIRE SHEARED OFF FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. NO INJURIES TO REPORT. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE THE TIRE. GOODYEAR, WRANGLER, LTR 235/75R15. *AK
Jan 05, 2005
GOODYEAR REGATTA 2 TIRES.*MR ONE OF THE TIRES HAS A CONCAVE/CIRCULAR INDENTATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1/2-3/4 INCH BEGINNING AT THE TREAD SURFACE AND RUNNING VERTICALLY UP THE SIDEWALL ARE 2-3 INCHES FROM THE OUTER TREAD. *NM
Aug 12, 2004
DUNLOP LIGHT TRUCK TIRES LT 235-75R15 RADIAL ROVER AT FIRST PROBLEM WAS A TIRE BLISTER THAT CAUSED AN UNEVEN TIRE WEAR PROBLEM. I BROUGHT THE TIRE BACK TO THE TIRE STORE, WHERE I PURCHASED SAID TIRES, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A ROAD HAZARD THAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. NO WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE TIRE, EVEN THOUGH I HAD PUT LESS THAN 50% WEAR ON TIRE. ON JUNE 13, 2004, WHILE RETURNING FRIM A TRIP DOWN TO LONG BEACH, HEADING NORTH BOUND ON INTERSTATE 5 IN CALIFORNIA I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE TIRE FAILURE OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE. THE TIRE DETREADED OR BLEW ITS TREAD OFF AND THIS CAUSED ME TO LOOSE CONTROL OF MY FORD EXPLORER ( BUBBLES, WAS THE CARS NAME SINCE SHE WAS CHAMPAGNE COLORED ). I SLID BETWEEN THE LANES OF THE HIGHWAY TRYING TO REGAIN CONTROL OF MY CAR. I DIDN'T REGAIN CONTROLL BUT ENDED UP ROLLING IT DOWN THE SHOULDER AND AFTER BOUNCING AROUND LANDED UPRIGHT ON MY TIRES FACING THE WRONG DIRECTION. SOME HOW I DIDN'T GET HURT BUT I DID DESTROY MY 1993 EXPLORER. THE TRUCK I LOVED AND SINCE I DIDN'T GET HURT IN THE ROLL OVER I HAVE ZERO COMPLAINTS ABOUT MY FORD IN FACT I THINK I WILL TELL THEM ABOUT THE ROLL OVER AND THANK THEM FOR BUILDING A CAR THAT I ROLLED AND STILL DIDN'T GET HURT. MY DUNLOPS TIRES ON THE OTHER HAND I HAVE MANY COMPLAINTS, ONE COMPLETE TIRE FAILURE THAT DIRECTLY LEAD TO ME WRECKING MY CAR AND ONE BLISTER THAT MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN A ROAD HAZARD. I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THIS TO YOU TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THESE TIRES AND IF YOU NEED TO RESEARCH INTO THIS. I KNOW I AM LUCKY TO NOT HAVE BEEN INJURED BUT FEEL LIKE YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO ME. *AK, *GEM
Jul 17, 2004
+ 263 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
227 complaints
THE ABS MODULE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A CITY STREET AT ABOUT 20 MPH.
Jul 22, 2020
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED THE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR AND DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES HAD TO BE APPLIED MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE THEY ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER 02/13/2008, AND THE VEHICLE OWNER WAS TOLD THAT THE COST OF THE VEHICLE REPAIR WAS HIS RESPONSIBILITY. THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL 94V169001 - PARKING BRAKE CONVENTIONAL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,700, AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500. UPDATED 03-11-08 *BF
Feb 15, 2008
DURING NORMAL OPERATION LEFT REAR BRAKE LINE CRACKED, LOST ALL BRAKE FLUID, MANAGED TO STOP VEHICLE ON IN MEDIAN, HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP, AFTER LEFT REAR BRAKE LINE WAS REPLACED MECHANIC WAS BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM, DURING THE PROCESS THE MAIN BRAKE LINE LEADING TO THE REAR BRAKE LINES CRACKED AND DEVELOPED A LEAK, LOST ALL BRAKE FLUID AGAIN!FORTUNATELY THIS TIME IT HAPPENED AT SHOP, HAD ALL BRAKE LINES REPLACED, ADVISED SHOP TO HOLD ON TO OLD (ORIGINAL) BRAKE LINES. *JB
Jul 30, 2006
INTERMITENT - ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILURE. PEDAL DROPS DOWN AND NOISE (GROWL) OCCURS, FOLLOWED BY VEHICAL PULLING TO ONE SIDE WITH LONG STOPPING DISTANCE. RECENT INCIDENT REQUIRED EXTREME BRAKING AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE SLID OUT OF CONTROL.*AK
Jul 11, 2004
CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE TRAVELING, THE BRAKES WERE SMOKING DUE TO OVER HEATING. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS REPLACED. THE BRAKES CONTINUED TO WEAR OUT ONCE A MONTH, THE BRAKES HAD BEEN RESURFACED, ADJUSTED AND REPLACED 5 TIMES. *AK *TT *JB
Dec 02, 2003
+ 222 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
87 complaints
SUN ROOF FLEW OFF THE EXPLORER ONTO THE ROAD AND SHATTERED IN A MILLION PIECES ALMOST HITTING A BIKER. *TR
Oct 28, 2008
CONSUMER STATED THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN RECALL #95V164001 FAILED. THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS WERE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT WERE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THEY DID ALL THAT THEY WERE GOING TO DO. *JB
Jul 15, 2004
CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS AT DIFFERENT TIMES GETTING THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS LOCKED. THE HINGES BROKE, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. *AK
Mar 09, 2004
MANUFACTURER CLOSED THE RECALL CASE AND WILL NOT PERFORM REPAIR ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. *LA THE SERVICE DEALER HAD INSPECTED THE REAR LIFT GATE AND SAID THAT THE REPAIR WAS SUBJECT OF A RECALL THAT FORD ISSUED. RECALL#95V164001 *SC THE CONSUMER STATED THE PAPER WORK STATED THE REPAIR HAD BEEN PERFORMED WHEN IT HAD NOT BEEN, BECAUSE THE FIRST TIME THE CONSUMER WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP, DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE. *JB
Dec 24, 2003
BOTH REAR ROCKER PANELS WERE RUSTED OUT. THE BODY HAS A 6 YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST RUST, BUT THE RUST WAS NOT NOTICED UNTIL THE SIDE SKIRTS OVER THE ROCKER PANELS WERE KNOCKED OFF. WHEN I CALLED FORD, THEY STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OVER 6 YEARS OLD. THE RUST WAS BAD ENOUGH , THAT IT HAD TO BE DEVELOPING WELL WITHIN THE 6 YEAR TIME FRAME.*AK
Feb 24, 2002
+ 82 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
64 complaints
1993 FORD EXPLORER NEEDS HUBS FOR THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE.*MR *NM
Jun 03, 2005
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT PROPERLY FROM FIRST TO THE SECOND GEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Jul 15, 2004
CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO ACCELERATE.*JB
Jan 13, 2003
VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHEN DRIVING. CONTACT DEALER . TRANSMISSION FAILURE. HAD PART REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN 3 YEARS.*AK
Jun 12, 2002
THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE IS DERIVED FROM A MAZDA MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND IS WELL-KNOWN TO LEAK LUBRICANT RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION GEAR FAILURE.*AK
Apr 25, 2001
+ 59 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
58 complaints
THE WHOLE '!@#$% FRONT END OF MY 93 EXPLORER KEEPS FALLING APART AFTER FIXING IT TWICE AND IT IS STARTING TO DO IT AGAIN. I CANT KEEP TIRES ON IT AT ALL. *TR
Jul 21, 2008
CONSUMER STATED THE REAR SHOCKS WERE REPLACED.*JB
Sep 25, 2002
BALL JOINTS ARE COMPLETELY SHOT. CONSUMER FEELS WHEEL COULD FALL OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Dec 19, 2001
ON ICEY ROAD THE VEHICLE STARTED SLIDING SIDEWAYS AND ENTER INTO A DITCH AND TIPPED OVER. VEHICLE TIPPED OVER ONE OTHER TIME IN THE DRIVEWAY AFTER MAKING AN SHARP TURN.
Oct 01, 2001
THE CAR SHAKES AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 65 MPH. IT SHAKE SOO MUCH I BELIEVE WE ARE DAMAGING PARTS OF THE CAR THAT COULD LEAD TO AND ACCIDENT OR PREMATURE DETERIORATION AND WEAR AND TEAR. I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH THE DEALERS RESPONSE SIGHTING NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I BELEIVE THERE TO BE A DESIGN PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR MORE THAN NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. OTHER PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS CAR INCLUDE 3 FRONT END WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENTS WHICH IN HINDSIGHT MIGHT HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THIS VIBRATION BEFORE IT BECAME SO NOTICEABLE. I AM VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS. THEY ARE A BASIC AND INTEGRAL PART OF THE CAR THA SHOULD NOT WEAR OUT. I AM CONCERNED ENOUGH THAT THIS SEVERE VIBRATION COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND WARRANTS CONSIDERATION FROM NHTSA AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY.
Jul 17, 2001
+ 53 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
55 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD EXPLORER. . AFTER THREE ATTEMPTS OF ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE MISFIRED. A BYSTANDER NEAR THE DRIVER-SIDE DOOR SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER EYES, HAIR, AND UPPER PORTION OF HER BODY. SHE HAD TO BE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE A LITTLE OVER 200,000.
Nov 09, 2009
INTERMITTENTLY ENGINE STALLING. *JB
Mar 01, 2005
THE VEHICLES COOLING FAN CRACKED. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAN WOULD FAIL WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM
Nov 26, 2003
CYLINDER HEADS NEED REPLACING. *LA
Nov 19, 2003
VEHICLE FIRE. MR. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB
May 16, 2003
+ 50 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
50 complaints
STARTED 1993 FORD EXPLORER AND HEATER FAN WAS ON SETTING 2. BURNING LEAF SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT OF THE DEFROST VENTS (HEATER SELECTOR WAS SET TO DEFROST). IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF IGNITION AND HAD TO DRIVE OTHER VEHICLE TO WORK. WILL HAVE TO REMOVE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR ASSEMBLY AND CLEAN OUT DEBRIS FROM BLOWER HOUSING. NOTICED BURNT LEAF SMELL BEFORE BUT NEVER SAW SMOKE UNTIL TODAY. *NM
Oct 31, 2006
FIRE IN HEATER BLOWER, 1993 FORD EXPLORER, HEAVY SMOKE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.*AK
Dec 11, 2003
ANTI-FREEZE IS LEAKING INTO EXHAUST SYSTEM WHICH MAKE IT HARD TO SEE WHEN ANTI-FREEZE IS NEEDED TO DEFOG WINDOW.
Apr 11, 2002
IN 1998 MY FORD EXPLORER WAS RECALLED FOR NHTSB ID # 97V083000, COMPONENT: VISUAL SYSTEMS: MIRRORS. THE RECALL WAS TO CORRECT A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT COULD OCCUR IN THE REMOTE POWER MIRROR CONTROL SWITH CIRCUIT BOARD AS A RESULT OF A SEPARATED PART OF THE CONTACT ASSEMBLY BRIDGING THE SWITCH POSITIVE BATTERY PAD AND ADJACENT CHASSIS GROUND PAD. THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED. BUT, THE EXACT DEFECT STATED IN THE RECALL OCURRED ON MY VEHICLE. EVIDENTLY THE INSTALLATION OF A 10 AMP INLINE FUSE WAS NOT A POSITIVE CORRECTION TO THIS DEFECT! I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING THE "SWITCH". I HAVE THE SWITCH IN MY POSSESSION IF NEEDED FOR AN INVESTIGATION. I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING THE SWITCH. *AK
Apr 03, 2002
THE ALUMINUM FINNED HEAT EXCHANGER UNIT UNDER THE HOOD HAS A PLASTIC SHROUD AROUND IT THE DUCTS FRESH AIR INTO THE AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATER BLOWER DUCTING. THIS SHROUD BECAME FULL OF LEAVES WHICH EVENTUALLY CAUGHT FIRE , FILLING THE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WITH DENSE SMOKE. I HAD TO PULL THE DUCT WORK UNDER THE HOOD APART AND BLOW OUT THE REMAINING ASH AND LEAVES TO ALLEVIATE ANY FUTURE FIRE SOURCE. FORD HAS A DEFECT IN THE WAY THEY DESIGNED THE FRESH AIR INTAKE DUCTING WHICH ALLOWS LEAVES AND OTHER DEBRIS TO DRIFT DIRECTLY INTO THE BLOWER HOUSING SHROUDING WHICH BECOMES A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD. I NOW HAVE TO COVER THE LOWER HALF OF THE WINDSHIELD AND THE UPPER HALF OF THE HOOD INCLUDING THE FRESH AIR INTAKE DUCTS WITH FIBERGLASS WINDOW SCREEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OUTSIDE TO ASSURE LEAVES DO NOT FILL THE DUCTING SYSTEM AGAIN CAUSING ANOTHER FIRE. I HAVE ALSO FOUND 2 OTHER INCIDENTS OF THIS BLOWER HOUSING FIRES IN OTHER NHTSA INCIDENTS ON THIS SITE AS REFERENCED BY THIS :*AK
Mar 08, 2002
+ 45 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
45 complaints
IGNITION SWITCH TURNS WITHOUT A KEY AND THEN IT IS HARD TO INSERT THE KEY. ENGINE STALLED POSSIBLY BECAUSE OF THE SWITCH WHILE WAITING FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT TO CHANGE TO GREEN.
Oct 06, 2020
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. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 125,000. PICTURES AND FIRE REPORT WERE AVAILABLE. *AK
Apr 24, 2007
1993 FORD EXPLORER SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED IN DRIVEWAY, DAMAGE ORIGINATED IN THE DRIVER SIDE DASHBOARD AREA. VEHICLE WASN'T DRIVEN 24 HOURS PRIOR TO FIRE. NO RECALL FOUND FOR YEAR/MODEL, BUT COUNTLESS FIRES REPORTED FOR BASE FORDS OF ALL MODELS AND YEARS. *NM
Jul 24, 2006
I OWNED A FORD 1992 EXPLORER AND ONE MORNING IT JUST CACTH FIRE FOR NO REASON AT ALL. WE LET IT RUN BEFORE TAKING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL AS WE DO EVERY COLD MORNING AND IF A LITTLE GIRL HAD BEEN WALKING TO THE BUS STOP AND SAW THE CAR ON FIRE WE WOULD HAVE BEEN BURN UP IN THE HOUSE SO LUCKLY SHE SAW AND LET US NO BEFORE IT GOT TO THE PORCH WE CALL THE FIRE DEPT. *NM
Dec 12, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE STARTED SPUTTERING LIKE IT NEEDED A TUNE UP. TRIED TO ACCELERATE AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE HEATING AND COOLING VENTS. AS SOON AS THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER SMOKED STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS THE VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. CONTACTED FORD, THEY SAID THEY WERE NOT RECALLING THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME OUT BUT WERE NOT SURE WHERE THE FIRE STARTED FROM. THIS HAPPENED ON OCTOBER 1, 2004. *AK
Sep 12, 2005
+ 40 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
36 complaints
ALMOST HOME, WHEN I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IT THEN BEGAN TO SLOW SPEED, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE INSIDE AND OUT WHILE PULLING INTO YARD. GOT OUT AND THEN NOTICED FIRE DRIPPING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE AND SMOKE EXITING FROM HOOD. IMMEDIATELY CALLED 911 TO REPORT FIRE, AS THE FIRE UNIT WAS ON ITS WAY THE VEHICLE HAD A EXPLOSION UNDER THE HOOD AND WAS TOTALED. THE ATTENDING FIRE INVESTIGATOR SAID THAT HE HAD SEEN THIS TYPE OF FIRE BEFORE WITH FORD F150'S AND OTHER FORD SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLES AND THAT IT WAS POSSIBLY THE SPEED OR CRUISE CONTROL THAT STARTED THE FIRE, AND TO LOOK. PLEASE RESPOND SO THAT I KNOW WHICH STEPS TO TAKE. *TW
Jan 28, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE FOR SEVERAL HOURS WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL INSIDE HIS HOME. HE GOT HIS FAMILY OUT OF THE HOME AND THE HOME ALARM BEGAN TO SOUND. WHEN THEY EXITED THE HOUSE, THEY DISCOVERED THE GARAGE ENGULFED IN FLAMES. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, THE HOME WAS ALSO ENGULFED IN FLAMES. BOTH VEHICLES IN THE GARAGE AND THE HOUSE WERE DESTROYED. THE CONTACT AND HIS WIFE WERE CHARGED WITH ARSON; HOWEVER, THE DAY BEFORE THE TRIAL, THE CHARGES WERE DROPPED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVEN THOUGH THE CHARGES WERE DROPPED, THE FIRE IS STILL LISTED AS SUSPICIOUS. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 99V062001 AND 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) WERE REFERENCED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THIS IS WHAT STARTED THE FIRE, BUT THERE IS NO VEHICLE LEFT TO EXAMINE. A FIRE AND POLICE REPORT WERE FILED. THE VIN AND PURCHASE DATE WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
Nov 08, 2007
DT: CONTACT STATED ACCELERATOR STUCK ONCE IN MARCH 2005, AND HE IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE REPAIRMAN SAID SOMETHING NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. HE DID NOT RECALL THE PART THAT MECHANIC CLEANED. THE MECHANIC SAID HE HAD NOTICED THIS HAPPENING A LOT IN FORD EXPLORERS. CONSUMER HAD NOT NOTICED IT HAPPENING SINCE THEN. HE WAS DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED OF 25 MPH AND ALL OF SUDDEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO THE MAXIMUM. HE STOMPED THE GAS PEDAL IN ORDER TO MAKE IT DISENGAGE. THERE WAS NO CRASH. HE HAS NOT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AS OF YET. *AK *JB
Aug 26, 2005
DT: DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. THE MODEL IS 1993 FORD EXPLORER. THE OWNER HAS JUST SEEN THIS ON THE NEWS. THE OWNER SAYS, YES, HE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE, HIS HOUSE MAY BURN DOWN. THIS IS COMING FROM WHAT THE CONSUMER HAS SEEN ON THE NEWS. THE OWNER HAS BEEN ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE AND CHECKED FOR RECALLS AND INVESTIGATIONS. THE OWNER HAS NOT HAD THIS CHECKED YET, BUT THE OWNER HAS ALREADY CONTACTED FORD WITH NO COOPERATION AT ALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO COOPERATION WITH THE 2 DEALERSHIPS THAT THE CONSUMER HAS TALKED TO. CONSUMER FEELS LIKE THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FIXED BECAUSE OF SAFETY. ISSUES.*AK
Jun 17, 2005
1993 FORD EXPLORER THE ACCELERATOR STUCK WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
Sep 27, 2003
+ 31 more complaints for this component
SEATS
28 complaints
FAILURE OF 1993 FORD EXPLORER FRONT SEAT LOWER HALF AT MOUNTING POINTS. FORD PART 61704, LEFT AND RIGHT. MATERIAL FAILURE DUE TO METAL FATIGUE. MOVEMENT AND FLEXING OF LOWER SEAT FRAME CAUSES MATERIAL FAILURE APPROX. INCH ABOVE ATTACHMENT BOLT POSITION. REPEATED LOSS OF SEAT ATTACHMENT BOLT TORQUE ALLOWED FRAME MOVEMENT, WHICH RESULTS IN MATERIAL FAILURE. SEAT MOVES BACK AND LATERALLY AWAY FROM NORMAL DRIVING POSITION. CAN CAUSE ACCIDENT OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Jan 07, 2004
WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINED WITHOUT WARNING.*AK SHOULDER BOLT AT THE BASE OF THE SEAT SNAPPED. VEHICLE LEFT ROADWAY BUT CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL BEFORE AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED. *PH *NLM
Oct 12, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BOLT SNAPPED AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO FALL BACKWARDS INTO THE REAR SEATS. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *SCC *JB
Aug 22, 2003
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK DECLINED BACKWARDS, AND BROKE. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A BOLT FAILURE.*AK
Jul 07, 2003
DRIVER SEAT BACK BROKE WHILE OWNER DRIVING RESULTING IN SEAT BACK FALLING TO FULL RECLINING POSITION. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT INJURY OR ACCIDENT AND HAD TO DRIVE VEHICLE IN UNSAFE CONDITION UNTIL WAS ABLE TO FIND AN OBJECT TO BRACE THE SEAT BACK IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. BROKEN PART REPLACED AT OWNERS EXPENSE AT NON-FORD GARAGE. COMPLAINT FILED AFTER OWNER RECENTLY LEARNED OF NUMEROUS OTHER SUCH INCIDENTS, THEREFORE DATE OF INCIDENT IS APPROXIMATE SINCE IT WAS NOT DOCUMENTED AT THE TIME OF OCCURRENCE. *AK
Jun 10, 2003
+ 23 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
24 complaints
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, SPARE TIRE FELL OFF. CABLE THAT HOLDS TIRE UNDERNEATH VEHICLE HAD SNAPPED. NO INJURIES.*AK *TT
Jan 25, 2002
COPY OF NOTICE SENT TO FORD MOTOR CO ON 10/10/2001 -- > URGENT I REPLACED MY 5 FIRESTONE TIRES, AND ALMOST LOST MY SPARE BECAUSE THE 1/8" INCH CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE UP ROTTED THROUGH. FORTUNATELY IT FELL OFF IN MY DRIVEWAY, AND NOT WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM THE TIRE DEALER ON INTERSTATE 87! -- END OF MESSAGE TO FORD. I AM SURPRISED THAT THIS 1/8" CABLE THAT HAS NO PROTECTION FROM CORROSION, IS THE SOLE METHOD USED TO HOLD THE SPARE IN PLACE! THIS PROBLEM PROBABLY EXISTS IN MANY OTHER OLDER EXPLORERS... AND IF YOU NEVER NEED THE SPARE... YOU MIGHT NOT FIND OUT UNTIL SOMEONE BEHIND YOU GETS INJURED!
Nov 10, 2001
CABLE THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE UP BROKE DUE TO FATIGUE WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND SPARE TIRE FELL OUT. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE CABLE WILL RUST AND BREAK DUE TO FATIGUE AND WEIGHT OF THE TIRE.
Sep 06, 2001
THE SPARE TIRE CRANK WIRE FRAYED AND BROKE RELEASING THE SPARE TIRE ON TO THE ROAD. FORD MOTOR OWNER RELATIONS WAS CONTACTED AT 1-800-392-3673 AND INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM. THEY INDICATED THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS DEVICE. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SINCE WHEN THE WIRE FAILS THE TIRE RELEASES ON TO THE ROAD. PLEASE INVESTIGATE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU. *AK
Sep 04, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE AND TIRE BOUNCED ON A SLOW ROAD WITH NOT MUCH TRAFFIC AT THE MOMENT. CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT CABLE DID BREAK DUE TO CORROSION. *AK THE SPARE TIRE, WHICH WAS SECURED UNDER THE VEHICLE BY A CABLE WITH A LARGE WING NUT, DROPPED ON THE ROAD BECAUSE THE WING NUTS WERE BREAKING OFF DUE TO AGING. *YH
Jan 17, 2001
+ 19 more complaints for this component
PARKING BRAKE
20 complaints
DT: THE CONTACT HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE PARKING BRAKE STAYING IN PLACE. THE PARKING BRAKE GOES TO THE FLOOR AND DOES NOT HOLD. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A YEAR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN CHECKED BY A DEALER. *AK UPDATED 01/23/06. *JB
Oct 26, 2005
DT: VECHICLE WAS IN PARK WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ON AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN A HILL.*AK
May 31, 2005
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN EMERGENCY BRAKE IS APPLIED IT SLIPS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL FORWARD SLIGHTLY. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK
Jun 28, 2001
WHEN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL IS ENGAGED IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THE TEETH ON THE RACHET MECHANISM DO NOT ENGAGE AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL ENDS UP ON THE FLOOR, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS DEFECT IS THE SAME AS RECALL 94V-169 BUT THE VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. NLM
Mar 20, 2001
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF ADJUSTING PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH SELF-ADJUSTED RACHET, CAUSING PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN RACHED. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN.*AK
Mar 15, 2001
+ 15 more complaints for this component
STEERING
19 complaints
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, VEHICLE LOST STEERING CONTROL. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT AN INCIDENT OR ANY FURTHER DAMAGE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT STEERING GEAR BOX BROKE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK REPAIR COMPLETED 9/18/03. CONSUMER NOTED HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW AND WITH 27K MILES ON IT, IT HAS ALREADY BEEN IN THE SHOP TWICE IN ONE YEAR. *PH
Dec 10, 2003
THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERELY RUSTED POWER STEERING HOSES WHICH WERE REPLACED WHEN CONSUMER NOTICED SEEPAGE OF FLUID THROUGH THE STEEL LINES.*JB
Sep 25, 2002
IN 1996 I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 35-40 MPH. A VEHICLE TO MY RIGHT BEGAN TO COME INTO MY LANE. TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT I SWIRVED TO THE LEFT THEN CORRECTED BACK TO THE RIGHT. THIS WAS NOT AN OUT OF CONTROL MANEUVER. WHEN CORRECTING BACK TO THE RIGHT, THE VEHICLE MOVED SIDEWAYS AND PROCEEDED TO ROLLOVER ONTO A GRASSY MEDIAN.*AK
Jun 01, 2001
WHILE STEERING VEHICLE OFF DIVIDER STRIP, IT CAUSED A ROLLOVER CRASH, NO INJURY REPORTED. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER . *AK
Mar 19, 2001
METAL IN STEERING GEAR BOX BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Nov 03, 2000
+ 14 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
15 complaints
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. I TOOK IT TO MERIDIAN FORD IN MERIDIAN IDAHO FOR REPAIR - AND THEY REPAIRED IT AT NO CHARGE, INFORMING ME THAT THE DOOR PROBLEM WAS ON "RECALL". I STILL OWN THE CAR, AND THE SAME PROBLEM IS DEVELOPING AGAIN; I CAN TELL THE DOOR HINGES ARE AGAIN BEGINNING TO SEPARATE FROM THE CAR BODY AND I TRY TO AVOID USING THAT REAR DOOR IN ORDER TO KEEP IT FROM COMING LOOSE AND FALLING OFF AGAIN. I CALLED MERIDIAN FORD SERVICE DEPT. ABOUT REPAIRING IT, AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD CHARGE ME TO DO THE REPAIR AND THAT THEY ONLY GUARANTEE A REPAIR FOR 12 MONTHS OR 12,000 MILES. I THEN CALLED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND REGISTERED A COMPLAINT WITH THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND GOT THE SAME RESPONSE: "IF A REPAIR IS MADE ON A RECALL, IT IS ONLY GUARANTEED FOR 12 MONTHS OR 12,000 MILES. THIS HARDLY SEEMS EQUITABLE - GIVEN THE FACT THAT IF THAT DOOR COMES LOOSE WHEN SOMEONE IS FOLLOWING MY CAR - IT COULD CAUSE A MAJOR TRAGEDY. THERE IS NO SPECIFIC "INCIDENT" DATE - OTHER THAN THE DAY I FIRST HAD THE DOOR REPAIRED, AND THE GARAGE "GUARANTEED" IT. I DON'T HAVE THAT DATE, BUT I'M SURE IT WOULD BE RECORDED ON MY VIN NUMBER. IN THE FOLLOWING SPACE FOR "INCIDENT DATE" I HAVE NOTED 12-01-04 AS THE APPROXIMATE DATE WHEN I CALLED BOTH THE MERIDIAN FORD GARAGE, AND THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY. *NM
Jan 19, 2005
WHEN DRIVING AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS OPERATE ERRATICALLY*AK
Mar 03, 2004
LATCHING POST ON DOOR FRAME BUSHING HAS DETERIORATED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AND LATCH DOOR. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
May 21, 2001
REAR PASSENGERS DOORS ARE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY, THEY DONT OPEN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Jun 15, 1999
RETAINER SCREW HOLDING SUNROOF SHADE WHICH SLIDES UNDERNEATH THE SUNROOF FELL OFF, CAUSING THE SUNROOF SHADE TO FALL AND HIT DRIVER'S HEAD, ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH. FORD REFUSED TO FIX, SO OWNER FIXED HIMSELF. *AK *ML
Apr 29, 1999
+ 10 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
11 complaints
FUEL FILLER HOSE HAS LEAK SO IT DID NOT PASS SMOG, NONE AT USED CAR LOTS, REPAIR SHOP STATES HE HAS SEEN THIS ALOT. *TR
Oct 20, 2009
FUEL LINES ON THE SENDING UNIT HAD CORRODED/ROTTED SO THAT RAW GASOLINE WAS SPRAYING UP ONTO THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE CREATING, IN MY OPINION, A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.*AK
Feb 17, 2001
GAS TANK FILL PIPE ASSEMBLY FAILED BY THE HOSE CLAMPING AT THE END CLOSEST TO THE TANK. *SLC
Feb 07, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Nov 24, 2000
EXPLORER CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WE HAD NO IDEA UNTIL WE WERE FLAGGED DOWN. I STOPPED THE CAR AND THE FLAMES WERE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR. THE KIDS AND I JUMPED OUT AND STARTED TO RUN IN FEAR OF IT EXPLODING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME OUT, PUT OUT THE FLAMES AND SAID IT LOOKED LIKE A FAULTY FUEL LINE.
Sep 10, 2000
+ 6 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
11 complaints
WHILE MY FAMILY WAS DRIVING IN THE CAR, WITH TWO CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS IN THE BACK SEAT, THE TWO YEAR OLD STARTED CRYING AND TOLD US THE BABY'S CAR SEAT WAS BROKEN. WE LOOKED BACK AND THE CAR SEAT WAS SIDEWAYS- THE SEAT BUCKLE THAT HELD IT IN PLACE HAD COMPLETELY GIVEN OUT! WE WERE DRIVING AND I HAD TO LEAN BACK FROM THE FRONT SEAT AND RIGHT THE BABY SEAT WHILE WE PULLED OVER AND MANAGED TO REBUCKLE THE BABY'S SEAT INTO THE MIDDLE. THE SEATS DO NOT ACTUALLY FIT THAT WAY FOR EVERYDAY USE AND OUR CAR HAS BEEN UNUSABLE TO US EVER SINCE BECAUSE WE HAVE TWO CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS AND NO OTHER WAY TO ARRANGE THEM IN THE CAR. WE CALLED ABOUT A PART TO REPLACE THAT SEAT BUCKLE AND WERE TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT AVAILABLE ANY MORE. I THINK THAT THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN- TO HAVE A SEAT BUCKLE GIVE OUT - WHILE DRIVING - WITH A BABY IN IT! WE HAVE TRADED CARS WITH OUR PARENTS IN THE MEANTIME AND HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND THE PART TO FIX IT. (THIS IS THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BUCKLE.) *TR
Jun 18, 2008
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SAFETY BELT CAME UNLATCHED. THE SAFETY BELT NO LONGER WORKED. THE BUTTON ON THE BUCKLE WAS STUCK ALL THE WAY IN AND LOOSE TO THE TOUCH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A MECHANIC.*AK UPDATED 11/29/2005 - THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOCK BROKE AND THERE ARE LOOSE PARTS MOVING AROUND INSIDE THE LOCK. *NM
Nov 08, 2005
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURE. *AK
Jul 19, 2002
DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE AND THE RETRACTOR WERE BROKEN. PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT RETRACTOR WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, AND BUCKLE DOESN'T RESPOND TO THE BOTTOM. CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HAD TO USE A KNIFE IN ORDER TO GET LOOSE OF THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT. REAR MIDDLE SEATBELT WILL GO INSIDE OF THE RETRACTOR, BUT IT WLL NOT RELEASE PROPERLY.*AK
Jul 19, 2000
SEAT BELT BROKE AT TIME OF IMPACT WITH TREE, RESULTING IN SEVERE INJURIES. *AK
Mar 26, 1999
+ 6 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10 complaints
WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WENT UP. THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE, SNAPPED CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB WHEN THE TIRE FELL IT THREW THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE INTO THE AIR. *TC
Sep 07, 2004
UNDERMOUNT SPARE TIRE BOLT RUSTED CAUSING SPARE TIRE TO DROP FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. TIRE WENT FLYING,BOUNCING AND ROLLING ACROSS ROAD LUCKILY BYPASSING TRAFFIC TO MY REAR. 1993 FORD EXPLORER WITH NEW TIRES AND SPARE TIRE DUE TO FIRESTONE RECALL (2 OR 3 YRS. AGO), ALL MOUNTED BY FORD DEALER. *NLM
Aug 10, 2003
THE PAINT ON THE ROOF OF MY EXPLORER IS FLACKING OFF , THERE WAS SMALL FLACKING WHEN I PURCHASED THE EXPLORER , BUT NOW THERE ARE LARGE PIECES COMING OFF EVERY TIME I WASH THE SUV . I 'VE HAD THE SUV FOR 2.5 YEARS . I'VE TALKED TO THE BODY SHOP MGR AT JOHN NOLAN FORD . HE SAID THE PAINT SHOULD LAST FOR 3YRS OR LONGER . I WOULD THINK THAT MY SUV 'S PAINT SHOULD LAST AT LEAST LONGER THAN 6 YRS. THE PAINT IS ONLY PEELING ON THE ROOF OF THE SUV NO WHERE ELSE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHATS THE PROBLEM? NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
Jan 30, 2001
CABLE IS RUSTED UNABLE TO OPERATE
Sep 04, 2000
CABLE IS RUSTED UNABLE TO OPERATE
Sep 04, 2000
+ 5 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
7 complaints
AFTER 25 MINUTES, BOTH HI AND LOW BEAMS BEGIN TO FLASH STEADILY. YELLOW RUNNINGS LIGHTS DON'T FLASH. WHEN THE MULTI-FUNCTION HANDLE IS PULLED TOWARD DRIVER SO THAT BOTH HI AND LOW BEAMS ARE MANUALLY LIT, FLASHING CEASES.*AK
Apr 11, 2001
WHEN CONSUMER USED HIGH BEAMS, THE HEADLIGHTS COMPLETELY GO OUT. *SLC
Dec 20, 2000
THIS SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. I DO ALL MY OWN SERVICING AND AS INDICATED THIS IS THE 5 FAILURE. INDICATIONS ARE SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT SUSPEND AND THE EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE. IN EVERY CASE I HAVE DISASSEMBLED THE DEVICE AND THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS ARE PITTED AND DEFORMED FROM USAGE. ALSO APPEARS TO BE INDICATIONS THAT THE INTERNAL WORKINGS OF THE SWITCH HAS BEEN EVOLVING, I SUSPECT DUE TO USAGE RELATED FAILURE.
Oct 14, 2000
THIS SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. I DO ALL MY OWN SERVICING AND AS INDICATED THIS IS THE 5 FAILURE. INDICATIONS ARE SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT SUSPEND AND THE EXTERIOR BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE. IN EVERY CASE I HAVE DISASSEMBLED THE DEVICE AND THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS ARE PITTED AND DEFORMED FROM USAGE. ALSO APPEARS TO BE INDICATIONS THAT THE INTERNAL WORKINGS OF THE SWITCH HAS BEEN EVOLVING, I SUSPECT DUE TO USAGE RELATED FAILURE.
Oct 14, 2000
TURN SIGNAL SIGNAL HAS TO BE RESET OF SOME TURNS INTERMITTENTLY.
Oct 09, 1996
+ 2 more complaints for this component
WHEELS
6 complaints
WHILE DRIVING WHEEL HUB CAME OFF. *AK
Mar 29, 2002
THE CLIPS THAT HOLD THE HUBCAPS ON BRAKE WAS BROKEN CAUSING THE HUBCAPS TO FLY OFF. YH
Nov 18, 1999
LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING LOCKED, CAUSING SPINDLE, ROTOR AND HUB DAMAGE.
May 30, 1997
VEHICLE WAS PULLING A CAR DOLLY WHEN THE RIGHT WHEEL ON THE CAR DOLLY CAME OFF, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
Nov 19, 1996
WHILE TRYING TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE RIM ON THE SPARE WAS THE WRONG SIZE FOR THE VEHICLE.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER - WILLIAM GREENBERG).
Nov 19, 1996
+ 1 more complaint for this component
AIR BAGS
4 complaints
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB
Apr 28, 2003
WHILE TRRAVELING ON SNOW AND ICE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE,RAN INTO A TREE, AND HIT HEAD-ON STEERING WHEEL. AFTER A WHILE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Mar 14, 2001
WAS DRIVING 60MPH NORTH BOUN; HAD SHORT ACCELERATION LANE. ANOTHER VEHICLE TRIED TO PASS SEMI -TRAILER & HIT TRUCK. WENT ACROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC & HIT PASSENGER FRONT & SIDES (EXPLORER). VEHICLE ROLLED 3 TIMES. AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER HAD SEAT BELTS ON, BUT WAS HOSPITALIZED. SUFFERED INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Oct 16, 2000
AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE
Feb 26, 1998
POWER TRAIN,TIRES
3 complaints
TREAD ON DAYTON TIRE DISINTEGRATED AND THE ENTIRE TIRE FELL APART; LEFT REAR AXLE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
Sep 20, 2000
TREAD ON DAYTON TIRE DISINTEGRATED AND THE ENTIRE TIRE FELL APART; LEFT REAR AXLE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
Sep 20, 2000
THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ONCE BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER. IT BLEW AGAIN, AND WAS LUCKILY, STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE FACT THAT 2 TRANSMISSIONS WERE REPLACED IS VERY TROUBLING. WE NOW CALL OUR EXPLORER, THE EXPLODER! I RECENTLY READ OF THE STUDY UNDERWAY INTO THE FIRESTONE TIRES PEELING OFF THEIR CASINGS. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO US. THANK GOODNESS, NO ONE WAS HURT, JUST MAJOR VEHICLE DAMAGE. HAD IT BEEN THE FRONT TIRE, I DON'T THINK I WOULD BE ALIVE TO WRITE THIS. PLEASE GET THESE TIRES OFF THE MARKET, BEFORE OTHERS ARE KILLED! *AK( DOT NUMBER: W2HL1MOO15 TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
Aug 05, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
I BOUGHT A CAR FROM A DEALER AND HAVE THE CAR FOR LESS THAN 30 DAYS AND THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT. THE DEALER WOULD NOT GIVE ME A TEMPORARY TAG UNLESS I WENT TO HIS MECHANIC FOR A INSPECTION ALSO THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CONSTANTLY LEAKING OIL SINCE THE 2ND DAY I PURCHASED. *JB
Mar 06, 2006
VEHICLE VIBRATES DUE TO TINY IMBALANCES IN DRIVETRAIN. THESE TINY FORCED VIBRATIONS IN DRIVETRAIN BEGIN TO EXCITE RESONANT VIBRATIONS IN EXHAUST SYSTEM. NEED STO REPLACE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Oct 26, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2 complaints
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL GOT STUCK. THIS CAUSED THE ABS LIGHT TO APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAIN ON. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPLACED IT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Jun 18, 2004
WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE (ABS) ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM IS APPLIED, THE WHEELS LOCK UP WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKES TO BE REAPPLIED IN ORDER FOR THE BRAKES TO WORK. PLEASE GIVE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
Aug 14, 1996
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 complaints
NO SUMMARY
Sep 04, 2000
NO SUMMARY
Sep 04, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Jun 04, 1999
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE; ALSO REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND REATTACHED REARVIEW MIRROR. *AK
Oct 15, 1996
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2 complaints
THE GAS GUAGE FAILED. DEALER SAID IT WAS A "SENDING UNIT" LOCATED ON GAS TANK. COST TO REPAIR $350 LABOR TO REMOVE TANK PLUS COST OF PART. I'M OUT OF WARRANTY BUT A TRUCK WITH UNDER 70,000 (AT THE TIME) SHOULD HAVE A WORKING GAS GUAGE! *AK
Feb 04, 1999
THE CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON THE STREET AND ANOTHER CAR CUT IN FRONT OF HER, RESULTING IN COLLISION, ALSO HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF. THE FUEL SAFETY SHUT-OFF SWITCH DIDN'T TURN OFF. *AK
Dec 14, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
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. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ABS MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000. *BF *AS
Jul 22, 2020
STRUCTURE,SEATS,ENGINE
1 complaint
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. EXITED VEHICLE AND NOTICED FIRE DRIPPING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE AND BLACK SMOKE AND FIRE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IMMEDIATELY CALLED 911 TO REPORT FIRE, AS THE FIRE UNIT WAS ON ITS WAY THE VEHICLE HAD TWO OR THREE EXPLOSIONS UNDER THE HOOD AND THE HORN CAME ON. THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THE 22 STORY CONDOMINIUM FIRE ALARMS WENT OFF, ALL THE ELEVATORS STOPPED WORKING AND THE FIRE MARSHALL EVACUATED THE ENTIRE BUILDING. THE PARKING GARAGE WAS FULL OF SOOTH AND DENSE BLACK SMOKE. THE MAIN LOBBY AND ELEVATOR LOBBY WAS FULL OF SMOKE. THE ER DIAGNOSED ME WITH SMOKE INHALATION AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH. SUBSEQUENT LUNG TEST SHOWS 30% DECREASED LUNG CAPACITY. *TR
Apr 24, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CONTACT NOTICED DARK SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED IT WHEN THE SMOKE CEASED. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE SMOKE REAPPEARED. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, BUT COULD NOT LOCATE THE SOURCE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD THE HEATER FUSE REMOVED, WHICH STOPPED THE VEHICLE FROM SMOKING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT YET BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 89,000. UPDATED 05/27/08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE AC ONLY WORKED ON HIGH AND THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER DID NOT WORK. UPDATED
Dec 04, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TOGGLE SWITCH ON SUNROOF HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND NOW IT HAS GONE OUT AGAIN. DOES NOT STOP ON ITS OWN FOR OPEN AND CLOSE. I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT CONTINUES TO BREAK.
Aug 22, 2005
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MULTIPLE FAILURES, CONTINUALLY BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE ALSO OVERHEATED, THERMOSTAT REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. A/C COMPRESSOR MALFUNCTION, ETC. *BF A BLOWOUT RIPPED THE RUNNING BOARD ASSEMBLY, THE ABS LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENT AND THE MECHANIC COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHY, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP ON THE VEHICLE AND VIOLENTLY SKIDDED TO A STOP, THE EXHAUST WAS REPLACED TWICE, THERE WAS A NOISE THAT LINGERED ON IN THE FRONT END AND A LOUD CREAKING SOUND. *SC
Nov 30, 2004
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. *MR THIS PROBLEM HAD BEEN PRESENT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS FIRST PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 5 OCCASIONS WITH NO SUCCESS UNTIL ANOTHER CHEVY DEALER FOUND THAT THERE WAS A BAD BATTERY CABLE. *SC *JB
Jun 04, 2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
CRUISE CONTROL:1993 FORD EXPLORER- WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, I HAD MY CRUISE CONTROL ON. AS I APPROACHED ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND, I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE CONTROL DID NOT DEACTIVATE, AND I HAD TO PUSH THE "OFF" BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO GAIN CONTROL. THIS ISN'T AN ISOLATED INCIDENT, THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON 3 OTHER OCCASIONS. ALSO WHEN THIS SWITCH GOES BAD, IT IS APPARENTLY TIED INTO THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS, AS THEY DON'T WORK WHEN IT GOES OUT. ON ALL OCCASIONS WHEN THIS SWITCH GOES OUT, I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A FORD DEALER(ROSS FORD- PIEDMONT, MO.) TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, SO IT SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. *LA
Oct 17, 2003
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, THE DRIVER WAS INJURED. *JB PRIOR TO IMPACT THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO AVOID THE ACCIDENT. THE DRIVERS BODY WAS TOSSED TO THE LEFT ONTO THE DOOR AND THE SEAT BELT BECAME UNLATCHED. AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER WAS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD. *SCC *NLM
Oct 12, 2003
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
THE CONVERTIBLE CHILD SAFETY SEAT BUCKLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY DISCONNECT FROM THE LATCH IN THE CHILD SEAT. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS CONSUMER HAD CHECKED ON THE CHILD TO FIND THE CHILD NOT SECURED IN THE SEAT.*AK
Sep 30, 2003
SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD 3 BLOWOUTS AT 60-70 MPH ALL ON THE RIGHT REAR, 2 WITH FIRESTONE AND 1 WITH GOODYEAR, ALSO PREMATURE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE THAT I FEEL HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY VIBRATION AT HIWAY SPEEDS. FORD HAS A TSB 96-04-16 THAT REPAIRS THIS VIBRATION AT A COST OF $1600. WITH THE EXPLORER THESE FAILURES ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN AND SHOULD BE MADE A SAFETY RECALL MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL 90-94 EXPLORER OWNERS AT NO COST . THANK YOU.*JB
May 01, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
INSIDE LEFT DOOR HANDLE COMES COMPLETLY OFF IN HAND WHEN CLOSING DOOR. BOTTOM HINGE ON LEFT DOOR BROKE. CATALATIC CONVERTER RATTLES WHEN ACCELERATED TO 55 MPH. *AK
May 22, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT STOPPED WORKING. *SCL
Feb 07, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
1 complaint
PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A RUBBLE AND VIBRATION, LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE #ATX, P23575R15. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE STORE WHERE HE PURCHASED THE TIRE FROM.*AK ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LOGIC DOES NOT ALLOW/PERMIT BRAKES TO SLOW THE VEHCILE AFTER TIRE FAIURE. THIS IS SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *YH
Sep 05, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55 MPH , THE SPRING FOR THE THROTTLE GAUGE BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO FULL THROTTLE. IN ORDER FOR CONSUMER TO STOP VEHICLE HE HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES UNTIL THEY WERE WORN DOWN AND PUT VEHICLE IN PARK. *AK.ET.
Mar 15, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WE HAVE HAD CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS W/ OUR 93 EXPLORER. THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 93000 MILES AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE ABS LIGHT KEEPS FLICKERING ON AND OFF AND WE ARE NOT SURE WHICH SENSOR IS OUT. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE AN ARM & LEG JUST TO TELL US WHICH SENSOR IT IS. MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE DEALERSHIPS HAVE NOT BEEN POSITIVE. THEY CHARGE TOO MUCH FOR SIMPLE TASKS AND I HAVE BEEN LIED TO ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS ABOUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH OUR VEHICLE. IT IDLES ROUGH AND WE HAVE REPLACED ALL OF THE PARTS THE DEALERSHIP HAS SAID WERE BAD AND IT STILL IDLES REAL ROUGH. WE HAVE SPENT MORE ON AUTO REPAIRS THAN WHAT THE VEHICLE IS WORTH. THE AIR CONDITIONER RECENTLY WENT OUT, THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS REPLACED, NOW THEY ARE TELLING US IT IS THE FAN SWITCH - SOMEBODY NEEDS TO GIVE FORD MOTOR COMPANY A SWIFT KICK. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD VEHICLE AS LONG AS I LIVE. IT SEEMS THAT FOREIGN VEHICLES ARE WORTH THE FEW EXTRA BUCKS IN THE LONG RUN. *AK
Mar 06, 2000
SEAT BELTS,SEATS
1 complaint
PASSSENGER SEAT FELL APART AND SEAT BELT UNLOCKED. YH
Nov 18, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED BY H&L ON 4/19/99 PART # AWSF-4C, MILEAGE WAS 74,497. FAILURE OF PLUGS WAS DURING TRIP, AT ANOTHER DEALER RHINEBECK FORD, 914-876-4440, THEY REPLACED THEM WITH AWSF-42P- STATING WRONG PLUGS INSTALLED BY H&L. H&L RESPONDED INITIALLY THAT THESE WERE THE CORRECT PLUGS, BUT LATER AGREED THAT THE 42P WERE THE RIGHT ONES. SUBSEQUENT, THE VEHICLE RAN ROUGH AND HAD POOR PERFORMANCE. H&L CONTACTED REGARDING THIS, NOTED TO MONITOR FLUID LEVELS, TUNE UP WOULD NOT CURE PROBLEM. MANAGER STATED IT COULD BE A CRACKED HEAD. WITHIN 7 DAYS SINCE 10/11/99, ENGINE IS IN SHOP, WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF EXHAUST AND FLUIDS INDICATE A LEAK. MANAGER ALSO STATED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE EXPLORER FOR THAT YEAR. CAR NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, EXPIRED AT 89,830. FEEL FORD IS RESPONSIBLE!
Oct 27, 1999
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY
May 05, 1999
PARKING BRAKE,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
CONSUMER HAD BECOME AWARE OF RECALLS 95V164 AND 94V169. UPON CONTACTING THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER , HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALLS HAD EXPIRED. CONSUMER IS THE SECOND OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
Apr 28, 1999
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35MPH WHEN CRASHED INTO A GAURDRAIL. MECHANIC REPLACED FENDER/BUMPER/RADIATOR/GRILL/ RADIALAND RADIAL SUPPORT/BALL JOIN, AND INSTALLED LIFT KIT. HOWEVER, VEHICLE STILL VIBRATED, EVEN MORE WHEN DRIVING WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE. ALSO, WHEN MAKING A TURN STEERING LOCKED UP IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE. CONSUMER THEN REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES. VEHICLE STILL VIBRATED. MECHANIC SAID THE RADIUS ARM WAS BENT, AND REPLACED IT. ALSO, REPLACED THE SPRINGS SHOCKS/ ABS SENSORS/ REAR SHIELD AND BEARINGS. *AK
Apr 12, 1999
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
ENGINE MOUNTS AND REAR AXLE-TO-FRAME LATERAL SHOCK ABSORBER KIT INSTALLED AS PER SERVICE BULLETIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION DUE TO COMPONENT FAILURES.
Feb 18, 1999
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY
Jan 31, 1999
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
BATTERY/MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR/RADIUS ARM BUSHING/HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS (REAR DOOR) AND DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR FAILED.
Oct 20, 1998
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
INTERIOR LIGHTRS STAY ON WITH DOORS CLOSED AFTER RAIN OR CAR WASH, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING AND BURNING OF OVERHEAD RECEPTICLE.
Aug 18, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
WHEN SETTING THE PARKING BRAKE, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF LATCHING, PEDAL SPRUNG UP. ALSO, ABS BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
Jan 27, 1998
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL . AFTER REPAIRS WERE MADE OWNER NOTICED THAT THE POWER MIRROR DID NOT TURN, AND THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DID NOT LOCK AND WERE OFF CENTER. OWNER SAID THAT THE CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE HAS GOTTON WORSE DUE TO THE REPAIRS. 97V-083000. *AK
Aug 12, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE 20 MPH THE ABS DID NOT RESPOND WHEN STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDAL; THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO THE SHOP MANY TIMES, THE MECHANIC DID REPLACED THE TOTAL BRAKING SYSTEM. *AK ALSO THE LEFT SPEAKER WAS INOPERABLE, AND DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT COVER GASKET DUE TO AN ANTIFREEZE LEAK. *JB
Jul 11, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARNING LOCKED UP AND PINCHED OFF THE HUB FROM THE AXLE. *AK
Aug 28, 1996
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR, ALSO CLUTCH ASEMBLY FAILURE/GAS INDICATOR DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. *AK
Aug 16, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
WHEN PRESSING ON THE PEDAL TO BRAKE. THE BRAKE SYSTEM MAKES A NOISE , AND PEDAL PRESSURE GOES SOFT. ALSO A DELAY IN BRAKING.*AK
Aug 09, 1996
PARKING BRAKE,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUSTING PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH SELF-ADJUSTING RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP. TT INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR WILL NOT STAY ATTACHED TO GLASS.*JB
Jan 31, 1996
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 1993 FORD Explorer have?
The 1993 FORD Explorer currently has 1089 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1993 FORD Explorer?
The most common problems reported for the 1993 FORD Explorer are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 1993 FORD Explorer problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1993 FORD Explorer comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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