1993 Ford Explorer Reliability

1992 Ford Explorer 2 Dr Eddie Bauer 4WD Utility

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XL 2dr SUV (4.0L V6 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 1993 Ford Explorer by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Pressure Regulator, the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor and the Intake Manifold Gaskets. Failure of the Fuel Pressure Regulator may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Fuel Pressure Regulator is estimated at $75.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor.The cost to clean the MAF Sensor is estimated at $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Intake Manifold Gaskets is estimated at $50.00 for parts and $240.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the 4WD Shift Motor. The cost to repair the 4WD Shift Motor is estimated at $250.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Anti-Lock Brake Motor. The cost to repair the Anti-Lock Brake Motor is estimated at $250.00 for parts and $95.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning		This vehicle was originally charged with R-12 refrigerant which is no longer being manufactured. The refrigerant is still available, but it is very expensive ($25.00-$50.00 per pound, 2-5 pounds per vehicle). Conversion to the new R-134A refrigerant is possible, at an average cost of about $200.00-$300.00 parts and labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Accessories		A common problem on this vehicle is failure of the Positive Battery Cable. This failure may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Positive Battery Cable is estimated at $45.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		3 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Ford Explorer by Identifix

	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.