1993 Ford Explorer Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut Problems
NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 939 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1993 Ford Explorer overview page.
What owners report
“RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, RECALL #95S21, DEALER WOULD NOT DO THE REPAIRS.”NHTSA complaint 980912 — filed 03/19/1996
“HAS CONTACTED THREE DEALERSHIPS TO GET RECALL DONE 95S21 STRUCTURE; HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER. PLEASE DESCRIBE.”NHTSA complaint 980819 — filed 03/18/1996
“RECALL RELATED, 95V164000, STRUCTURE HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC LIFT, IN FOR REPAIR OCT.15,1995 DID NOT REPLACE PARTS ON BB ORDER. TT”NHTSA complaint 976353 — filed 12/08/1995
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Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1993 Ford Explorer have structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut problems?
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 1993 Ford Explorer: 42 of 939 complaints on file (4.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1993 Ford Explorer have in total?
939 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 86 involved a crash, 48 involved a fire, 140 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
