1993 Ford Explorer Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 5%of 939 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,250miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 Ford Explorer, 5% of the 939 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,250 miles. 18 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1st case was summer time, engine wouldn't even turn over when trying to start it. Air conditioner had been on earlier. Turned the air conditioner switch to off and engine started and ran just fine. Attributed the problem to bad compressor loading down the engine. $900 later with new compressor and conversion to new refrigerant I assumed everything was fixed. Truck is 2nd vehicle not used much until winter. December while driving at night, I accidentally pushed the heater switch in, (air-conditioner on mode) and the engine instantly shut off, as well as all the lights and the horn. …”
NHTSA complaint #10058160, filed 2004-02, 99,500 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11363106, filed 2020-10, 198,486 miles“Transmission had to be replaced and the vehicle stalled. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10076026, filed 2004-06, 30,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10136244, filed 2005-09, 120,000 miles“While parked, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire inspector indicated the fire was caused by the driver side door panel. Jamie conaday was the owner of this vehicle. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10014959, filed 2003-04, 101,000 milesElectrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 21% |
| 2025 | 23 | 22% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 14 | 13% |
| 2022 | 39 | 14% |
| 2021 | 48 | 11% |
| 2020 | 188 | 15% |
| 2019 | 20 | 7% |
| 2018 | 58 | 8% |
| 2017 | 94 | 6% |
| 2016 | 129 | 5% |
| 2015 | 93 | 5% |
| 2014 | 100 | 6% |
| 2013 | 163 | 7% |
| 2012 | 64 | 8% |
| 2011 | 95 | 8% |
| 2010 | 12 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 38 | 26% |
| 2007 | 25 | 12% |
| 2006 | 39 | 6% |
| 2005 | 36 | 7% |
| 2004 | 55 | 4% |
| 2003 | 54 | 5% |
| 2002 | 148 | 4% |
| 2001 | 29 | 8% |
| 2000 | 78 | 8% |
| 1999 | 92 | 7% |
| 1998 | 114 | 6% |
| 1997 | 80 | 5% |
| 1996 | 47 | 3% |
| 1995 | 55 | 7% |
| 1994 | 75 | 6% |
| 1993 | 45 | 5% |
| 1992 | 45 | 7% |
| 1991 | 52 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Explorer
244 complaintsTires
243 complaintsBody and structure
86 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
72 complaintsSuspension
59 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
56 complaintsEngine cooling
55 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsSeats
30 complaintsEquipment
27 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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