1993 Ford Explorer Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 86about this part
- Share
- 9%of 939 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 86 complaints about the body and structure of the 1993 Ford Explorer, 9% of the 939 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10509464, filed 2013-04, 76,000 miles“Rusting, rear quater panel, around gas cap(inside and out.)filler tube could come lose. Know of 30 vechicals 1993-1994 with this problem. Could become a gas filling problem. Clarke Ford in hudson, ohio the car is 5 years old, we dont care. Called Ford service 1-800-392-Ford, and they said they would look into it. Also Ford said if I repair it, save all reciepts incase of recall.”
NHTSA complaint #749448, filed 2001-07“The insulation blanket under vehicle's hood deteriorated and fell down into the engine compartment. I have been pealing away the hanging down material periodically, however my concern is that material may fall apart, falling upon the engine and possibly causing a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #735658, filed 2000-11“The built in handle used to close the driver side door has broken off from the door panel. I have brought the Ford Explorer to a dealer for repair and have been told that I will have to purchase an entire door panel to fix the problem. It would appear that inadequate materials were used in the construction of this door panel and handle unit. The vehicle in question is a Ford exploere, limited edition that has been well taken care of.”
NHTSA complaint #719143, filed 2000-02“Yes, when this cylinder exploded. My wife became startled and almost lost control of car. I just found out that there is a recall on these hydraulic cylinders. They needed to be reinforced.looking at the part this was a defect, it just pulled loose.”
NHTSA complaint #702523, filed 1999-01Related recalls
- 99V310001Nov 3, 1999Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.Covers: Ford Explorer 1993–1995
- 97V235001Dec 18, 1997Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with factory installed sunroof. The sunroof glass panel assembly can separate while the vehicle…Covers: Ford Explorer 1991–1993
- 95V164001Aug 25, 1995The hydraulic lift cylinders are attached to brackets that are welded to the liftgate. The bracket welds can fracture.Covers: Ford Explorer 1992–1993
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2025 | 7 | 7% |
| 2023 | 10 | 9% |
| 2022 | 11 | 4% |
| 2021 | 25 | 6% |
| 2020 | 45 | 4% |
| 2019 | 150 | 50% |
| 2018 | 288 | 39% |
| 2017 | 659 | 39% |
| 2016 | 591 | 24% |
| 2015 | 411 | 23% |
| 2014 | 276 | 16% |
| 2013 | 439 | 20% |
| 2012 | 144 | 17% |
| 2011 | 110 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 5% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 151 | 30% |
| 2004 | 426 | 33% |
| 2003 | 354 | 31% |
| 2002 | 486 | 15% |
| 2001 | 29 | 8% |
| 2000 | 29 | 3% |
| 1999 | 47 | 3% |
| 1998 | 48 | 2% |
| 1997 | 50 | 3% |
| 1996 | 63 | 4% |
| 1995 | 39 | 5% |
| 1994 | 158 | 13% |
| 1993 | 86 | 9% |
| 1992 | 62 | 10% |
| 1991 | 31 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Explorer
244 complaintsTires
243 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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology