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1993 FORD EXPLORER Structurebodydoor Problems

19 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebodydoor Issues in the 1993 FORD EXPLORER

19 structurebodydoor complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 5 resulted in injury.

19
Complaints
0
Crashes
4
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structurebodydoor Complaints

#745663 |
INSIDE LEFT DOOR HANDLE COMES COMPLETLY OFF IN HAND WHEN CLOSING DOOR. BOTTOM HINGE ON LEFT DOOR BROKE. CATALATIC CONVERTER RATTLES WHEN ACCELERATED TO 55 MPH. *AK
#730914 |
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR IS SAGGING DOOR DOES NOT SEAL, ARE THERE ANY KNOWN RECALLS ?
#730914 |
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR IS SAGGING DOOR DOES NOT SEAL, ARE THERE ANY KNOWN RECALLS ?
#860365 |
WHEN CLOSING DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE DETACHED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK
#551097 |
THE HANDLE FOR FRONT LEFT SIDE DOOR IS LOOSE. YH
#719143 |
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. *AK
#715812 |
APPLICABLE FORD RECALL LETTER #95M87 ISSUED OCTOBER 1995. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK
#708685 |
THE DOOR HANDLES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE BROKEN OFF OVER 20 TIMES, RESULTING IN MYSELF AND PASSENGERS FALLING IN AND OUT OF VEHICLE. THE DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY IS PART OF THE INTERIOR DOOR AND WOULD COST OVER $300 EACH SIDE. FORD SAID THAT THIS ISN'T A DEFECT. THE HANDLES HAVE BEEN GLUED REPEATEDLY OVER THE LAST SIX YEARS! A DOOR HANDLE SHOULD NOT BREAK OFF WHEN YOU OPEN IT OR CLOSE IT FROM THE INTERIOR! THANKS! *AK
#700395 |
ON ABOUT 12/1/97 MY RIGHT FRONT INSIDE DOOR PANEL HANDLE TO MY EXPLORER GAVE WAY. THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS EXITING MY VEHICLE. I NEARLY FELL OUT OF THE DOOR. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP (PALMETTO FORD) WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 1995. THE AUTO BODY SHOP FOREMAN TOLD ME THIS WAS A REGULAR OCCURANCE WITH FORD EXPLORERS. HE SAID THERE WAS NO KNOWN RECALL FOR THE HANDLE AND THE PRICE TO REPLACE IT WAS ABOUT $600.00 I CALLED THE FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE BUREAU AND LEARNED THE SAME. THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO HELP ANY FURTHER. I ENDED UP PURCHASING ANOTHER PANEL FOR $200.00 FROM A USED PARTS DEALER. THE SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 10/03/98 WITH THE LEFT FRONT DOOR HANDLE. IT IS OBVIOUS TO ALL PERSONS WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THIS VEHICLE (CUSTOMERS, DEALERS, AND REPAIR SPECIALISTS) THAT THIS IS A KNOWN HAZARD AND DEFECT. IN BOTH CASES THE...
#539107 |
DOOR GRAB HANDLES ON DRIVE FRONT AND PASSENGER REAR PLASTIC BROKEN.
#539107 |
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOOSE AND MISALIGNED, NEEDS TO BE LIFTED TO CLOSE.
#524724 |
INSIDE DOOR HANDLE FELL OFF.
#815273 |
CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL . AFTER REPAIRS WERE MADE OWNER NOTICED THAT THE POWER MIRROR DID NOT TURN, AND THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DID NOT LOCK AND WERE OFF CENTER. OWNER SAID THAT THE CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE HAS GOTTON WORSE DUE TO THE REPAIRS. 97V-083000. *AK
#808171 | Fire
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO USE ELECTRIC MIRROR ADJUSTER ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR , DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
#804642 | Fire
ELECTRICAL DOOR PANEL SHORT CIRCUIT, CAUSING FLAMES TO IGNITE FROM PANEL. PLEASE DESCRIBE FUTHER DETAILS.*AK
#505137 |
FRONT DOOR PANELS HAVE STRESS CRACKS IN THEM.
#802664 | Fire
WITH KEY OUT OF IGNITION AND PARKED, LEFT SIDE CONTROL PANEL ON DRIVER'S DOOR BURNT. LOCAL FIRE DEPT FOUND FUSE BLOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
#985530 | Fire
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE DUE TO DRIVER SIDE ELECTRICAL DOOR PANELS MALFUNCTIONING AND CATCHING ON FIRE. *AK
#489824 |
LEFT REAR DOOR HANDLE BROKE.

Other 1993 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

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