1993 Ford Explorer: complete transmission failure

20 of the 937 complaints about the 1993 Ford Explorer describe complete transmission failure.

owner complaints: 20
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 19 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Complete transmission failure by model year

2025
1
2024
1
2023
1
2022
1
2021
9
2020
84
2019
8
2018
11
2017
19
2016
30
2015
2
2014
7
2013
4
2010
1
2009
1
2008
5
2007
13
2006
30
2005
19
2004
64
2003
62
2002
314
2001
5
2000
18
1999
16
1998
7
1997
9
1996
15
1995
30
1994
7
1993
20
1992
21
1991
12

What owners say

Filed Jan 13, 2003 · Transmission · PA

Consumer stated the transmission failed, which caused the vehicle not to accelerate.

Filed Jun 12, 2002 · Transmission · CA

Vehicle stalls out when driving. Contact dealer . Transmission failure. Had part replaced 3 times within 3 years.

Filed Aug 5, 2000 · Tires, Transmission · AZ

The transmission was replaced once by the original owner. It blew again, and was luckily, still under warranty. The fact that 2 transmissions were replaced is very troubling. We now call our explorer, the exploder! I recently read of the study underway into the firestone tires peeling off their casings. This is exactly what happened to us. Thank goodness, no one was hurt, just major vehicle damage. Had it been the front tire, I don't think I would be alive to write this. Please get these tires off the market, before others are killed! *ak( dot number: w2hl1moo15 tire size: p235/75r15 )

Filed Mar 6, 2000 · Brakes, Transmission · TX

We have had continuous problems w/ our 93 explorer. The transmission went out at 93000 miles and had to be replaced. The ABS light keeps flickering on and off and we are not sure which sensor is out. The dealership wants to charge an arm & leg just to tell us which sensor it is. My experience with the dealerships have not been positive. They charge too much for simple tasks and I have been lied to on numerous occasions about what is wrong with our vehicle. It idles rough and we have replaced all of the parts the dealership has said were bad and it still idles real rough. We have spent more on auto repairs than what the vehicle is worth. The air conditioner recently went out, the blower motor was replaced, now they are telling us it is the fan switch - somebody needs to give ford motor company a swift kick. I will never buy another ford vehicle as long as I live. It seems that foreign vehicles are worth the few extra bucks in the long run.

Filed Dec 30, 1998 · Transmission · LA

Transmission failed. 3rd and 4th gear came apart.

Filed Sep 3, 1998 · Transmission · PA

Manual 5 speed transmission failure.

Filed Aug 12, 1998 · Transmission · PA

The transmission failed and lost second gear. Took to dealer for repair. Provide further details.

Filed Jul 7, 1998 · Transmission · AZ

Manual transmission failed without warning at moderate speed on the freeway.

Filed Jan 29, 1998 · Transmission · CA

The transmission failed as vehicle entered a busy high speed freeway.

Filed Jan 27, 1998 · Transmission · WA

Manual transmission failure.

Filed Dec 23, 1997 · Transmission · CA

Failed third gear weld causing premature transmission failure.

Filed Dec 17, 1997 · Transmission · OK

Bought truck in december 1995, and the transmission went out. Had the transmission replaced in november 1997. Has not found out why the transmission keeps going out.