Used 1993 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews
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Great SUV
The first-gen Ford Explorer is a great vehicle in many ways. First off, it is very reliable. We have had our Explorer for over 10 years, and it has only needed a new AC compressor and a transmission rebuild. Other than that, all it needs is scheduled maintenance. The ride is a bit on the harsh side, but it is manageable and surprisingly good off-road.
hey now
It does all things well. What more do you want for this kind of price?
- XL 4dr SUVMSRP: $3,7001,011 mi away
past its prime
bought the car at 90000 and now have 15000. ive probably put at least $4000 into in the last 3 years. various problems: brakes, driver door hinge went bad ($700), too many other little things to remember. a/c broke. inflatable seat pads stopped working and one deflated causing it to tear from wear. driver door handle, not the latch, broke off because of hinge issue. trans not very smooth. passenger auto door locks dont work any more. rear window wiper only works when it wants.
93 explorer
I really liked my explorer it was fun to drive summer and winter. With the 4whl drive on in the winter i could navigate most city streets even in the worst weather.
What a lemon!
I can't believe all of the things that went wrong with this vehicle! Transmissions, count 'em, we did two, now needs repairs again! Went through brake pads so fast we thought they were faulty! Little things always went wrong, but $$$$to fix...gas gauge went, required entire new dash, ignition, still usable but a pain in the neck, all four door handles were broken and floppy. on and on and on...to top it off, very tippy and unstable feeling....finally rolled it!