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What's New for 1993
A new steering wheel and instrument panel freshen the Explorer's interior. New wheels are the only exterior changes. Explorers gain four-wheel antilock brakes that work in both two- and four-wheel-drive modes. Read More
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 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 overview below.
