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1994 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD Utility Shown

1994 Ford Explorer Reliability

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What's New for 1994 Ford Explorer

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What's New for 1994

New wheels and a power equipment group for the Eddie Bauer model are the only changes to this year's Explorer. Read More

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Minimal Problems Minimal Problems Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Significant Problems Significant Problems

1994 Ford Explorer Reliability Rating

Category Rating Comments
Engine Moderate Problems 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 Moderate Problems 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 Minimal Problems
Brake Minimal Problems
Heating & Air Conditioning Minimal Problems
Starting & Charging Moderate Problems An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Camshaft Position Sensor. The cost to repair the Camshaft Position Sensor is estimated at $50.00 for parts and $46.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories Significant Problems 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 4 out of 5 4 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.

Reliability History for Ford Explorer

1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Engine Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Moderate Problems
Transmission & Driveline Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Minimal Problems
Steering & Suspension Moderate Problems Minimal Problems Minimal Problems Minimal Problems Minimal Problems
Brake Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Minimal Problems Minimal Problems Minimal Problems
Heating & Air Conditioning Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Minimal Problems Minimal Problems Moderate Problems
Starting & Charging Minimal Problems Minimal Problems Moderate Problems Minimal Problems Minimal Problems
Accessories Significant Problems Significant Problems Significant Problems Minimal Problems Minimal Problems
Overall 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

Reliability History for Ford

1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Engine Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Moderate Problems
Transmission & Driveline Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Minimal Problems Minimal Problems
Steering & Suspension Minimal Problems Minimal Problems Minimal Problems Minimal Problems Minimal Problems
Brake Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Minimal Problems
Heating & Air Conditioning Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Minimal Problems Minimal Problems Minimal Problems
Starting & Charging Minimal Problems Minimal Problems Minimal Problems Minimal Problems Minimal Problems
Accessories Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Moderate Problems Minimal Problems Minimal Problems
Overall 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 5 out of 5
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