Component Record

Ford Explorer 1993 Brakes Problems

272 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1993 Ford Explorer - 29% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage272 complaints

272 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

94V169001Reported September 7, 1994 - 835,791 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 1994. The campaign covers an estimated 835,791 vehicles across all affected models.

96V024001Reported February 5, 1996 - 108,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 108,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Tires243 Vehicle Structure89 Power Train77 Suspension65 Engine61 Visibility56

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.