1993 FORD EXPLORER Suspension Problems
20 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 1993 FORD EXPLORER
20 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 4 resulted in injury.
20
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
#9004678
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ON ICEY ROAD THE VEHICLE STARTED SLIDING SIDEWAYS AND ENTER INTO A DITCH AND TIPPED OVER. VEHICLE TIPPED OVER ONE OTHER TIME IN THE DRIVEWAY AFTER MAKING AN SHARP TURN.
#557741
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FAULTY SUSPENSION CAUSED SHIMMY/VIBRATION IN VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HAS BALANCED AND ROTATED THE TIRES 4 TIMES, REPLACED RADIUS ARM BUSHING, ALIGNMENT, REPLACED INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS, REPLACED SHOCKS AND REPLACED THE GOODYEAR TIRES, THE CONSUMER LATER FOUND OUT ABOUT TSB 960415A, THE DEALER REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT THEIR EXPENSE. *SLC
#734582
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VIBRATION AT 60 MPH AND ABOVE. HAVE REPLACED 3 SETS OF TIRES (GOOD YEAR) AND VIBRATION PERSIST. OTHER USED SETS OF TIRES RESOLD AND NO VIBRATION WAS REPORTED BY NEW OWNERS. WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH FORD EXPLORER BY TIRE BALANCING COMPANY. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THEY BELIEVED THE PROBLEM MAY BE IN THE SUSPENSION.*AK
FORD EXPLORER VERY UNSAFE IF YOU NEED TO MAKE A QUICK MOVE USE LOSE ALL CONTROL AND VEHICLE JUST WANTS TO START ROLLING OVER
#860717
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WHILE CAR POOLING ON THE HIGHWAY HEARD A BOOM. THEN VEHICLE STARTED TO WOBBLE. CONSUMER THOUGHT IT WAS A FLAT TIRE, BUT THEN LOST CONTROL AND VEHICLE FLIPPED 3 TIMES. THE ONLY THING THAT WAS LEFT WAS THE AXLE. VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER 3 TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS A SERIOUS DEFECT, AND WERE LUCKY THAT THEY WEREN'T KILLEED. POLICE TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE WHOLE RIM AND TIRE HAD COME OFF. *AK
#832742
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THE ENTIRE AUTOMOBILE SHAKES WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 55 MPH, AND DEALER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAS A MODIFICATION KIT FOR SHAKE, BUT REFUSES TO PAY FOR IT. *YH
#852233
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WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ON A 7 HOUR TRIP THERE WAS VERY BAD VIBRATION. REPLACED TWO TIRES ON FRONTS, DIDN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY SAID SHAKING PROBLEM WAS WITH THE 1993 VEHICLES. NEEDED TO INSTALL MOTOR MOUNTS BRACKETS AND SHOCK ABSORBERS ON THE REAR. NOT UNDER WARRANTY WILL NOT REPAIR. *AK
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. *AK
#701197
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VIOLENT SHAKING STARTS AT ABOUT 63 MPH., *MJS
#539107
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EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OVER 60 MPH.
#781460
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BATTERY/MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR/RADIUS ARM BUSHING/HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS (REAR DOOR) AND DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR FAILED.
#500268
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SUPENSION VIBRATION.
#535284
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VEHICLE ROLLED OVER DURING VEHICLE COLLISION.
#823515
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WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES, CAUSING LACK OF CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY DETAILS. *AK
#522414
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SUSPENSION DEFECT, CAUSING EXTREME VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING.
#519164
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VEHICLE VIBRATES VIOLENTLY WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 55 MPH TO 65 MPH, IS AT ITS WORST AT 57 MPH. *AK
#521551
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THE VEHICLE FLOOR AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY AT 55-65 MPH. ASSUMED TO BE "AFTERSHAKE" ADDRESSED IN TSB #94-2-20 (NHTSA#SB035605).
#504848
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RADIUS ARM BUSHES FAILED. *SD
#977934
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THE FRONT END PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND WATER LEAKS FROM THE FRONT WINDOW. TT
#964958
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RADIUS ARM FAILED, CAUSING FRONT END NOISE WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER BUMPS. *AK
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
Structurebodydoor
19 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