1993 Ford Explorer vs 1993 Mercury Villager
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1993 Ford Explorer | 1993 Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 939 | 414 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 83 | 113 |
| Investigations | 8 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 86 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 48 | 30 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 119,987 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 222 | 31 |
| Tires | 243 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 55 | 142 |
| Visibility | 56 | 61 |
| Structure | 86 | 24 |
| Power Train | 72 | 28 |
| Electrical System | 45 | 34 |
| Suspension | 59 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 65 | 0 |
| Stalling | 24 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 24 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 21 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
1993 Ford Explorer
1993 Mercury Villager
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.