I was driving to work when my sunroof exploded into splinters of glass all over the inside of the vehicle. The sunroof was closed and I had my driver's side window open.
1993 Ford Explorer: sunroof shattered
7 of the 937 complaints about the 1993 Ford Explorer describe sunroof shattered.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Sunroof shattered by model year
What owners say
While driving 45 MPH the sun roof disengaged and shattered onto the highway, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Ea97-011; while driving 55mph the defective sunroof glass shattered which almost caused loss of control of vehicle which is unsafe.
While driving heard a noise and the sun roof shattered all over the vehicle. There was no warning that sun roof was going to shatter. The whole sun roof separated from the hinge. This is under investigation ea-97 011.
Vehicles sun roof shattered while driving. *ak
Consumer states that while driving at 25 MPH the sun roof glass top just shattered.
Consumer states that while driving at 25 MPH the glass sun roof top just shattered.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips
- Body - rust perforation - quarter panel - service tips
- Advance notification to dealers of recall on hydraulic lift tubes and a change in normal procedures due to...
- Sheet metal-roof panel and drip rail replacement- seam sealer application procedure
- Inside door handle breaks when opening
Related recalls
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
- Risk
- With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ball stud to disengage, unexpectedly allowing the liftgate to fall from an open position.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. Depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.
Recall number 99V310001 · Recall details
Structure: body: roof and pillars
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with factory installed sunroof. The sunroof glass panel assembly can separate while the vehicle is moving due to incorrect hinge engagement. This was caused by improper sunroof installation of the glass panel.
- Risk
- Unexpected separation of the sunroof glass panel could possibly distract the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with an instruction booklet which thoroughly outlines, with illustrations, the proper procedures for the removal, storage, and reinstallation of the sunroof's glass panel. A warning label for attachment to the sunroof's latch knob will also be provided to the owners.
Recall number 97V235001 · Recall details
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
- What is wrong
- The hydraulic lift cylinders are attached to brackets that are welded to the liftgate. The bracket welds can fracture.
- Risk
- With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinderball stud to disengage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install reinforcement brackets.
Recall number 95V164001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 Ford Explorer sunroof shattered
Is sunroof shattered a common problem on the 1993 Ford Explorer?
7 of 937 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford Explorer (1%) mention sunroof shattered. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Ford Explorer?
There are 3 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Ford Explorer
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