1994 Ford Explorer Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,207 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the equipment of the 1994 Ford Explorer, 3% of the 1,207 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,000 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1994 Explorer 4.0 v6 automatic transmission rebiult 3 times in past year .countless times vehicle has stalled acting as if the fuel pump quit, fuel pump replaced, coil packs replaced, relays replaced. Once on the highway at 70 MPH, another time while pulling into traffic. Usually upon start up. Air conditioner switch shorted out, saw burned wires on switch upon replacement. Antifreeze spewed out from side of motor, assumed to be around heads but has not been to shop yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10096436, filed 2004-10, 114,000 miles“Teh spare tire fell off the vehicle while it was parked. The support cable rusted through at the point where it connects to the fitting that slips through the spare tire prior to winching it up to the underside of the vehicle. I contacted Ford but they offered no assistance. This could have been extremely serious had I been driving the SUV.”
NHTSA complaint #762476, filed 2002-05“The spare tire is supported under the rear of the vehicle by a steel cable support system. I was traveling on a freeway and hit a bump. The cable supporting the spare tire broke. Apparently the cable had rusted and became weak. The tire dropped onto the road surface. There was a number of vehicles directely behind me at the time. The tire bounced approximately 3 - 4 feet in the air in front the vehicle directly behind my vehicle. Luckly all of the other vehicles missed the tire. The tire rolled off of the road and into the ditch. …”
NHTSA complaint #766754, filed 2002-09“Floating device located in fuel tank that measures fuel levels developed a leak in it and would not work properly. Consumer paid for first repair, Ford paid for second repai, consumer will pay for third repair since one year warranty has expired, consumer has not had the problem repaired. Please provide any additional information/attachments. Shorted blower resistor caused smoke to come from AC vents. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #893621, filed 2001-08“Spare tire cable underneath vehicle broke while removing the spare tire. Dealer notified, and infomed consumer that part was not covered under warranty or manufacturer's recall. Any repairs would be at consumer's cost. Please feel free to provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #872843, filed 2000-10Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 0% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 14 | 1% |
| 2003 | 14 | 1% |
| 2002 | 60 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 14 | 1% |
| 1999 | 27 | 2% |
| 1998 | 37 | 2% |
| 1997 | 39 | 2% |
| 1996 | 16 | 1% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 32 | 3% |
| 1993 | 27 | 3% |
| 1992 | 23 | 4% |
| 1991 | 29 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford Explorer
331 complaintsBrakes
261 complaintsBody and structure
158 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
86 complaintsElectrical system
75 complaintsEngine cooling
74 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
71 complaintsSuspension
65 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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