1993 Ford Explorer Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 2%of 939 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the steering of the 1993 Ford Explorer, 2% of the 939 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10044965, filed 2003-12, 27,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #746246, filed 2001-06“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 .”
NHTSA complaint #883421, filed 2001-03“Constant failure of power steering pump which has been described by an independent mechanic as a design defect which alllows moisture to sit, and causes rust to eat the seal in the power steering pump.”
NHTSA complaint #713631, filed 1999-10“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.”
NHTSA complaint #836657, filed 1999-04Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 9 | 8% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 12 | 11% |
| 2022 | 9 | 3% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 28 | 2% |
| 2019 | 9 | 3% |
| 2018 | 21 | 3% |
| 2017 | 76 | 4% |
| 2016 | 532 | 22% |
| 2015 | 348 | 19% |
| 2014 | 500 | 30% |
| 2013 | 836 | 37% |
| 2012 | 360 | 43% |
| 2011 | 742 | 62% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 13 | 9% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 12 | 2% |
| 2004 | 41 | 3% |
| 2003 | 27 | 2% |
| 2002 | 155 | 5% |
| 2001 | 21 | 6% |
| 2000 | 40 | 4% |
| 1999 | 38 | 3% |
| 1998 | 70 | 4% |
| 1997 | 33 | 2% |
| 1996 | 47 | 3% |
| 1995 | 52 | 6% |
| 1994 | 24 | 2% |
| 1993 | 19 | 2% |
| 1992 | 25 | 4% |
| 1991 | 10 | 2% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsSeats
30 complaintsEquipment
27 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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