1995 Ford Explorer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Explorer years
- About as many complaints as other years 16th of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 843 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Ford Explorer. That ranks 16th out of 33 Explorer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (205 complaints, 24%), typically at around 102,000 miles. Complaints mention 86 crashes, 32 fires, 110 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 6 defect investigations involving it.
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- 843owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 6NHTSA investigations
- 86complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Ford Explorer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires problems | 205 | 24% | 102,000 | “tire size” (28%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 119 | 14% | 103,310 | “flashing transmission” (6%) | $2,850 |
| Suspension problems | 93 | 11% | 127,000 | “sway bar” (30%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 81 | 10% | 137,000 | “cruise control” (21%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 75 | 9% | 110,014 | “master cylinder” (9%) | — |
| Seat Belts problems | 59 | 7% | 120,000 | “seat belt” (61%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 55 | 7% | 156,914 | “caught fire” (11%) | — |
| Steering problems | 52 | 6% | 160,000 | “tie rod” (31%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 45 | 5% | 139,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 39 | 5% | 112,762 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 27 | 3% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 19 | 2% | 137,315 | — | — |
| Visibility | 19 | 2% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 2% | 122,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 14 | 2% | 150,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 11 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 5 | 1% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 0% | 220,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 0% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 0% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Ford Explorer recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Fix: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Suspension
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Under certain conditions, a front sway bar link can fracture.
Risk: Vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace both the left and right front sway bar links.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut
Problem: Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
Risk: With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ball stud to disengage, unexpectedly allowing the liftgate to fall from an open position.
Fix: Dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. Depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: In some of the vehicles, brake tubes were misrouted between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit and results in exceeding the allowable stopping distances as required by fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems." in addition, seals within the master cylinder could be abraded by this condition over time resulting in an internal leak and a further reduction in brake performance.
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: stopping distances could be longer than intended resulting in increased potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will reroute the brake tubes.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: The inner tie rod assemblies were improperly manufactured and can fracture causing shaking or shimmy at low speeds.
Risk: This condition can cause the wheel on the side with the broken tie rod to tuck inward or outward and slide resulting in an increased potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the inner tie rods and replace the suspect tie rods.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Liftgate support bracket failure (RQ99016) — opened Jul 29, 1999, still open, led to recall 99V310001.
- Safety belt assembly failure (EA02011) — opened Jul 2, 2002, closed May 21, 2003.
- Safety belt assembly (PE02007) — opened Jan 23, 2002, closed Jul 2, 2002.
- Front suspension stabilizer bar link (PE00039) — opened Sep 20, 2000, closed Nov 30, 2000, led to recall 00V402000.
- Accelerator pedal (PE99068) — opened Nov 1, 1999, closed Mar 9, 2000.
- Electrical fire in center console (PE97010) — opened Mar 13, 1997, closed Sep 4, 1997.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The steering column and all the parts associated with the steering of the vehicle were affected when the bolts that hold the clamps that secure the bushings to the steering column began to loosen. I examined the area carefully and noticed that because the bolts loosened, the clamps were given too…
I GOT IN MY CAR A BATTERY LESS THAN 2 WEEKS OLD WAS ALMOST DEAD NOTHING WAS PLUGGED IN OR ON I DROVE GOT ON THE FREEWAY ABOUT 20 MIN ON FREEWAY CAR STOPS WON'T MOVE MAKES REV NOISE EVENTUALLY STARTS LONG ENOUGH TO STOP AGAIN AT BOTTOM OF FREEWAY EXIT STARTS AGAIN GET IN INTO GAS STATION I SIT IN…
Intermittent starting problems and stalls while driving
95 ford explorer parked in carport with engine shut off for 5 min while carried groceries up stairs - i had left dog in crate til finished unloading but when i came down noticed electrical smell, got out looked around car but did not notice any burning, got dog out and returned in three minutes to…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…
Other Ford Explorer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Explorer | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Explorer | 42 | 14 |
| 2025 Explorer | 103 | 20 |
| 2024 Explorer | 21 | 10 |
| 2023 Explorer | 110 | 15 |
| 2022 Explorer | 269 | 24 |
| 2021 Explorer | 442 | 26 |
| 2020 Explorer | 1,232 | 33 |
| 2019 Explorer | 299 | 6 |
| 2018 Explorer | 733 | 7 |
| 2017 Explorer | 1,699 | 13 |
| 2016 Explorer | 2,461 | 14 |
| 2015 Explorer | 1,806 | 8 |
| 2014 Explorer | 1,679 | 6 |
| 2013 Explorer | 2,236 | 11 |
| 2012 Explorer | 829 | 5 |
| 2011 Explorer | 1,197 | 6 |
| 2010 Explorer | 115 | 1 |
| 2009 Explorer | 33 | 0 |
| 2008 Explorer | 148 | 1 |
| 2007 Explorer | 208 | 1 |
| 2006 Explorer | 630 | 1 |
| 2005 Explorer | 497 | 0 |
| 2004 Explorer | 1,304 | 0 |
| 2003 Explorer | 1,131 | 2 |
| 2002 Explorer | 3,295 | 4 |
| 2001 Explorer | 375 | 6 |
| 2000 Explorer | 952 | 9 |
| 1999 Explorer | 1,348 | 9 |
| 1998 Explorer | 1,959 | 9 |
| 1997 Explorer | 1,731 | 7 |
| 1996 Explorer | 1,450 | 6 |
| 1995 | 843 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford Explorer?
Owners most often report tires, power train, suspension problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 205 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Explorer?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Ford Explorer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Explorer model years, the 1995 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.