Multiple failures, continually brake problems. The vehicle also overheated, thermostat replaced several times. A/c compressor malfunction, etc. *bf a blowout ripped the running board assembly, the ABS light was intermittent and the mechanic could not figure out why, the brakes locked up on the vehicle and violently skidded to a stop, the exhaust was replaced twice, there was a noise that lingered on in the front end and a loud creaking sound.
1993 Ford Explorer: engine overheating
5 of the 937 complaints about the 1993 Ford Explorer describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine overheating by model year
What owners say
The brake calipers stick to the front rotor, causing the brke fluid to overheat, and this causes the brakes to not respond in long distance travel. Dealer has been contacted.
While driving vehicle about 35 MPH the brakes had failed because they did not work when driver applied them. This problem had happened twice and repaired twice. Dealer said the brakes had suffered from overheating.
Plastic plug on transmission case failed prematurely, causing the transmission oil to leak/overheating of the gear components.
Manual standard transmission, transmission overheated and leaked causing manual transmission to seize. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit a noise /...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting...
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- 4.0L equipped vehicles may experience temperature gauge fluctuation that may be accompanied with a...
- 4.0L equipped vehicles may experience temperature gauge fluctuation that may be accompnied with a thumping...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Ford Explorer overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 1993 Ford Explorer?
5 of 937 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford Explorer (1%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 2016.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Ford Explorer?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Ford Explorer
Tire blowout 114ABS 94Brake failure 39Fire or smoke 37Transmission failure 20Grinding brakes 16Stalling 13Pulling 11Sudden acceleration 9Adaptive cruise 8Door locks 8Ball joint 7Seat belt 7Sunroof shattered 7No deployment 5Premature wear 5Slipping 5
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