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1993 Ford Explorer engine problems

The 1993 Ford Explorer has 68 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

68

Engine complaints

6%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD EXPLORER. . AFTER THREE ATTEMPTS OF ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE MISFIRED. A BYSTANDER NEAR THE DRIVER-SIDE DOOR SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER EYES, HAIR, AND UPPER PORTION OF HER BODY. SHE HAD TO BE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 25, 2009 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 1993 Ford Explorer have?

NHTSA has 68 complaints about the 1993 Ford Explorer engine — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.