1993 FORD EXPLORER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1,151

Owner Complaints

98 Crashes 53 Fires 2 Deaths

9

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

4

Investigations

Overview of the 1993 FORD EXPLORER

The 1993 FORD EXPLORER has received a total of 1,151 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES:TREAD/BELT, STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tirestreadbelt (167 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (144 complaints), and Tires (91 complaints).

Recalls for the 1993 FORD EXPLORER

NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 1993 FORD EXPLORER, potentially affecting up to 31,003,537 vehicles.

Recall 01X001000 — TIRES:TREAD/BELT

| 13,000,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A COMBINATION OF THE SENSITIVITY OF THE TIRE...

Consequence: SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

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Recall 00T005000 — TIRES:TREAD/BELT

| 14,400,000 vehicles affected

Defect: TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE TIRE TREAD.

Consequence: IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

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Recall 99V310001 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

| 470,582 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDER BRACKET WELDS COULD FRACTURE.

Consequence: WITH A BROKEN BRACKET WELD, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE LIFTGATE BRACKET TO GRADUALLY BEND INWARD ALLOWING THE LIFT CYLINDER BALL STUD TO DISENGAGE, UNEXPECTEDLY ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL FROM AN OPEN POSITION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL LIFTGATE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS. DEPENDING UPON THE CONDITION OF THE LIFTGATE SHEET METAL IN THE AREA OF THE BRACKET, DEALERS MAY ALSO INSTALL A LARGER REINFORCEMENT.

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Recall 97V235001 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

| 185,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED SUNROOF. THE SUNROOF GLASS PANEL ASSEMBLY CAN SEPARATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING DUE TO INCORRECT HINGE ENGAGEMENT. THIS WAS CAUSED BY IMPROPER SUNROOF INSTALLATION OF THE GLASS PANEL.

Consequence: UNEXPECTED SEPARATION OF THE SUNROOF GLASS PANEL COULD POSSIBLY DISTRACT THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN INSTRUCTION BOOKLET WHICH THOROUGHLY OUTLINES, WITH ILLUSTRATIONS, THE PROPER PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL, STORAGE, AND REINSTALLATION OF THE SUNROOF'S GLASS PANEL. A WARNING LABEL FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE SUNROOF'S LATCH KNOB WILL ALSO BE...

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Recall 97V083000 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

| 610,000 vehicles affected

Defect: A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION CAN OCCUR IN THE REMOTE POWER MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT BOARD AS A RESULT OF A SEPARATED PART OF THE CONTACT ASSEMBLY BRIDGING THE SWITCH POSITIVE BATTERY PAD AND ADJACENT CHASSIS GROUND PAD.

Consequence: THE CURRENT CAN OVERHEAT THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND OTHER PLASTIC AND ELASTOMERIC COMPONENTS OF THE SWITCH ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN SMOKE OR FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IN-LINE 10 AMP FUSE IN THE POSITIVE BATTERY FEED TO THE REMOTE POWER MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH ASSEMBLY.

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Recall 96V024001 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC

| 108,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THE STUDS WHICH ATTACH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AFTER BEING OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATION.

Consequence: IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VACUUM BOOSTER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PREVENTING THE SERVICE BRAKES FROM ACTIVATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.

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Recall 95I007000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

| 1,029,380 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS OF THE REAR LIFTGATE GAS ASSIST CYLINDERS WHICH COULD PULL AWAY FROM THE INSIDE OF THE LIFTGATE.

Consequence: IF A BRACKET AND GAS ASSIST CYLINDER WERE TO DETACH COMPLETELY FROM THE LIFTGATE AND NO LONGER BEAR AGAINST THE LIFTGATE AS INTENDED, THE REMAINING ASSIST CYLINDER WOULD NOT HOLD THE LIFTGATE IN AN OPEN POSITION. PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: FORD DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS.

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Recall 95V164001 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

| 364,784 vehicles affected

Defect: THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE.

Consequence: WITH A BROKEN BRACKET WELD, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE LIFTGATE BRACKET TO GRADUALLY BEND INWARD ALLOWING THE LIFT CYLINDERBALL STUD TO DISENGAGE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS.

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Recall 94V169001 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL

| 835,791 vehicles affected

Defect: THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.

Consequence: WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.

Remedy: A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE...

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Owner Complaints for the 1993 FORD EXPLORER

1,151 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 FORD EXPLORER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 167 23 Crashes 60 Injuries 2 Deaths
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 144 13 Crashes 6 Injuries
Tires
Complaints: 91 12 Crashes 32 Injuries
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 42 5 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 41 3 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 26 2 Fires 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 25 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 25 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 25 8 Crashes 2 Fires 14 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 22 4 Fires
Suspension
Complaints: 20 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 19 4 Fires 5 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 18
Seats
Complaints: 17 1 Crash 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
Complaints: 15 1 Crash
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 15 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 12
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 11
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 10
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 10 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 10 4 Fires
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 10 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 9
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 9
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 9
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 9 2 Fires
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 8
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 8
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 7 7 Fires
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 7 4 Fires
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 7
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 6 3 Fires
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 6 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 6 2 Injuries
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 6 1 Injury
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 6
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 5 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 5
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 5
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 5 3 Injuries
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 5 2 Fires
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 4 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 4 2 Fires
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 4
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
Complaints: 4
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 4
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 4
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 4 2 Fires
Wheels
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 3
Parking Brake
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 3
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 8 Injuries
Power Trainaxle Hubs
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 3 1 Fire 1 Injury
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 3
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 2
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 2
Suspensionmultiple Axle
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Air Bags
Complaints: 1
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalwinch
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalwrecker And Wheel Lift Devices
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstorage
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 1
Tiresbead
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlsprings
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Wheelshubcapcover
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11363106 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 198,486 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.
#11340967 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 68,000 miles 2 Injuries
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
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
THE ABS MODULE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A CITY STREET AT ABOUT 20 MPH.
#10513334 | TIRES | | 68,940 miles
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

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Safety Rating for the 1993 FORD EXPLORER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 FORD EXPLORER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 FORD EXPLORER

Ford Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1993 FORD EXPLORER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

985A37 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES

THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL MAY GO TO THE FOOR WITH LITTLE OR NO EFFORT DURING APPLICATION. *YC

BC0328961129 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

CONCERNS WITH REAR BRAKE GRAB DURING THE FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE COLD OR IN THE MORNING AFTER AN OVERNIGHT RAIN. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 FORD EXPLORER

NHTSA has opened 4 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1993 FORD EXPLORER.

Investigation PE99072 — STRUCTURE Closed

Opened:

SPARE TIRE WINCH CABLE

Investigation RQ99016 — STRUCTURE Open

Opened:

LIFTGATE SUPPORT BRACKET FAILURE

Investigation PE96074 — STRUCTURE Closed

Opened:

SUNROOF (AIR ROOF) SHATTER

Investigation PE96066 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Closed

Opened:

DRIVER DOOR ELECTRICAL FIRE

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