1993 Ford Club Wagon Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1993 Ford Club Wagon, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Steering325.0%
- Engine216.7%
- Tires & wheels216.7%
- Brakes216.7%
- Fuel system18.3%
- Electrical18.3%
- Seat belts18.3%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
WE DEVELOPED A LEAK IN THE STEERING SYSTEM WHICH APPEARED TO BE FROM THE STEERING BOX. THE MECHANIC WHO ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK CHANGED THE HOSES AND SAID IT WAS FIXED. TWO DAYS LATER THE STEERING WAS STILL LEAKING. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE MECHANIC WHO THEN SAID THAT THE SYSTEM WAS BURPING DUE TO AIR IN THE LINE OR THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING BOX SEALS, WHICH HE COULD REPLACE. WE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND AN ARTICLE IN "CAR & DRIVER" APR '97 REGARDING STEERING FAILURES IN OUR VEHICLE SO WE ARE CONTACTING YOU TO SEE IF THE STEERING BOX HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE FAULTY. I HEAR THAT IT IS RARE FOR STEERING BOXES TO DEVELOP LEAKS. IS THIS TRUE? NLM
STEERING GEAR BOX HAS SHEARED OFF THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO,THERE ARE VISIBLE SIGNS OF RUST OR CORROSION. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE CHECK VALVE DETERIORATED THE WATER HOSE, CAUSING WATER HOSE TO LEAK AND CAUSE FIRE.
SERPENTINE BELT W/DIESEL ENGINE FAILS ONCE BELT WORKS OFF PULLEY. THIS RESULTS IN A CHAIN OF EVENTS TO OCCUR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
SIDEWALL ON BOTH FRONT TIRES CRACKING. REAR TIRES WERE REPLACED. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT245 75R1)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT245 75R1 )
TIRE ON DRIVERS SIDE DEVELOPED BULGE ON 11 SEPT 99. TIRE ON PASSENGER SIDE DEVELOPED BULGE ON 18 SEPT 99. BOTH BULGES OCCURED AT 70 MPH IN A 75 MPH ZONE. TIRES PURCHASED ON 15 OCT 1998 AT APPROX 79,204 MILES. I AM CONTACTING THE LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR FOR ADJUSTMENT. SHOULD I SAVE THE CARCASSES FOR EXAMINATION? EMAIL US TO LET US KNOW. THANKS.( DOT NUMBER: VDHKW1A056 TIRE SIZE: LT23575R15 )
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
ABS BRAKE FAILURE. ALSO, FRON TBRAKE CALIPERS/ROTORS WORE OUT, CAUSING A GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
FRONT BRAKES AND CALIPERS FAILED.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
PROBLEM WITH FUEL LEAKAGES AT THE FILLER NECK WHEN REFUELIN. ; DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
FORD VAN STALLED ON INTERSTATE MOUNTAIN PASS GOING UP A GRADE ON A VERY HOT DAY. DUE TO CONSTRUCTION, THERE WAS NO SHOULDER OR TURNOUTS AND A STEEP DROP OFF THE ROAD. ONLY BY THE UNBELIEVABLE COURAGE OF TWO MEN WHO HELPED ME, WAS I SPARED INJURY OR DEATH. I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT HOW TO FIX MY VAN SO THE TFI WILL NOT FAIL AGAIN. I CURRENTLY CAN REPLACE THE TFI MODULE, BUT BEING THAT IT IS STILL MOUNTED ON THE DISTRIBUTOR, THE SAME THING WILL LIKELY HAPPEN AGAIN. FORD GIVES NO INFO ON HOW TO PERMANENTLY FIX THIS PROBLEM. CAN YOU HELP ME?*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
A 15 PASSENGER VAN, 2 SEATS BEHIND DRIVER AND ALSO 1 SEAT IN REAR OF VEHICLE WILL NOT RELEASE AFTER ENGAGED. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. HE HAS NOT TAKEN TO DEALERS. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
Data on this page last refreshed .