1993 Ford Explorer Consumer Discussions

Ford Explorer Gas Gauge

help me

Written by: rg123 on Feb 21, 2008 06:39 AM

i bought a 1993 ford explorer and the gas gauge does not work. the shop people say it will cost about 2000 to fix so some one plzzzzzzzz....help me!! :confuse: Read More...

Ford Explorer Maintenance and Repair

clunking in door?

Written by: 70ss454_man on Jun 10, 2007 01:29 AM

i got a 1993 ford explorer, that recently has develoed a clunk in the passenger door. when it gets closed, theres 1-3 thumps that can be heard outside as well as inside. the window still works normally, as well as the lock. any ideas on what this could be? Read More...

Are Ford Explorers Junk?

Re: Are Ford Explorers Junk? [writerhopeful]

Written by: 70ss454_man on Mar 17, 2007 02:18 PM

Explorers aren't junk, in fact they're far from it. I have a 1993 with 196,000 miles on it and it has been the single most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. The tranny is also original, and that should be saying something because I constantly tow my quads up to the mountains and steep grades. NO sign of wear there. I have gone nearly 11,000 miles out of the service ... Read More...

Ford Explorer Maintenance and Repair

abnormal brake wear

Written by: 70ss454_man on Jan 01, 2007 06:43 PM

is it normal for a 1993 ford explorer to warp brand new rodors at only 5000 miles, and shred brake pads? the brake pads were cracked in the middle with a 1cm gap, and on one of the pads, half of the pad itself fell off. when i brake, the thing shimmeys and shudders. is there something wrong with my calipers or something? and i have to say, the pads and rodors were the most ... Read More...

broken handle

Written by: 70ss454_man on Dec 31, 2006 03:08 PM

does anyone know how to fix a broken handle in the rear hatch on a 1993 ford explorer? yesterday it was frozen so i really reaped on it an broke it. not off, jsut not its very loose and wont turn back to the normal position, or open anything. is there a way to get into the back door to fix it? Read More...

Re: 2003 Ford Explorer gets loud at 50mph [electricdesign]

Written by: 70ss454_man on Dec 25, 2006 09:49 PM

i had a problem like this in my 1993 ford explorer! what it turned out to be was a bearing in the axle and became worn and made a loud noise, and i too couldnt tell between noises. hope this helps ~tom Read More...

Re: Explorer Transmission Problems [doug66]

Written by: electricdesign on Sep 28, 2006 09:46 AM

I have said this over and over again, but here goes one more time. The FORD EXPLORERS with the SOHC V6 have problematic engines and problematic automatic transmissions. The model year 2002 and up have problematic rear axles due to the new full floating design and the aluminum rear axle gearbox housing. If you do your research and homework, you will find this to ... Read More...

four wheel drive

Written by: curious_gears on Jul 05, 2006 09:19 PM

alrighty. we own a 1993 ford explorer XLT 4by4. WELL, the four wheel drive does not work. we tried 3 new push button modules with no avail. then we did some investigating. there IS power to the push botton module. there is NO power to the motor on the back of the transmission. the four wheel drive relay located in the rear normally hums when the four wheel drive is activated. ... Read More...

'93 Eddie Bauer Ed. - automatic 4 WD does not work

Written by: pafriedley on May 01, 2006 07:51 AM

I have a 1993 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Ed. and the automatic 4 WD does not work any more. I can't figure out what is wrong and the only thing I have not done is replace the control panel (buttons) for the automatic 4WD found on the dash. Has anyone had this problem? Thanks. Read More...

93 Ford Explorer - Automatic 4 WD does not work

Written by: pafriedley on May 01, 2006 07:42 AM

I have a 1993 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Ed. and the automatic 4 WD does not work any more. I can't figure out what is wrong and the only thing I have not doe is replace the control panel (buttons) for the automatic 4WD found on the dash. Has anyone had this problem? Thanks. Read More...