1995 Ford Explorer Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 Ford Explorer, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 110,014 miles. The words owners use most often: “master cylinder” (9% of reports).
- 75service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 110,014median miles at failure
- 14mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 10%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 7 of 75 complaints (9%)
- ABS brakes: mentioned in 5 of 75 complaints (7%)
- Further details: mentioned in 5 of 75 complaints (7%)
- Pedal went: mentioned in 5 of 75 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 10 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 75 complaints, 14 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 7 an injury.
Ford Explorer service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Explorer | 1 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2022 Explorer | 3 | 1% | 39,793 |
| 2021 Explorer | 3 | 1% | 69,615 |
| 2020 Explorer | 2 | 0% | 74,000 |
| 2019 Explorer | 2 | 1% | 36,033 |
| 2018 Explorer | 2 | 0% | 982 |
| 2015 Explorer | 4 | 0% | 115,000 |
| 2014 Explorer | 2 | 0% | 111,315 |
| 2013 Explorer | 7 | 0% | 52,000 |
| 2012 Explorer | 2 | 0% | 56,285 |
| 2011 Explorer | 7 | 1% | 9,250 |
| 2010 Explorer | 6 | 5% | 6,900 |
| 2008 Explorer | 3 | 2% | 10,800 |
| 2007 Explorer | 8 | 4% | 38,000 |
| 2006 Explorer | 23 | 4% | 52,872 |
| 2005 Explorer | 8 | 2% | 48,684 |
| 2004 Explorer | 31 | 2% | 36,000 |
| 2003 Explorer | 31 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2002 Explorer | 89 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2001 Explorer | 31 | 8% | 28,500 |
| 2000 Explorer | 56 | 6% | 56,000 |
| 1999 Explorer | 64 | 5% | 66,000 |
| 1998 Explorer | 86 | 4% | 70,598 |
| 1997 Explorer | 83 | 5% | 90,000 |
| 1996 Explorer | 120 | 8% | 101,700 |
| 1995 Explorer | 75 | 9% | 110,014 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am wirting because there are several recalls on my vehicle howerver i was told that the recalls are vin specific. Meaning that even though my vehicle is experianceing the same problems of cars that have been recalled of the same make model and model year the manufacture is not required to correct…
I have a 1995 ford explorer and the dealer refuses to honor some of the recalls that have been ordered for my vehicle the recalls are listed below recall date: mar 15, 1995 model affected: 1995 ford explorer summary: the inner tie rod assemblies were improperly manufactured and can fracture causing…
Service brakes, hydraulic details: i took my 95 explorer in for a recall (09s09) for a speed control deactivation switch which may pose a risk of fire if it leaked. When i got my veh. Back i looked under the hood to check their work. (i am a mechanic my self by occupation) they had replaced the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Ford Explorers have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 75 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1995 Ford Explorer (9% of the 843 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Explorer service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 110,014 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 Ford Explorer?
The most frequent phrase is “master cylinder”, in 7 of 75 complaints, followed by “abs brakes” (5).
Other 1995 Ford Explorer problems
- Tires problems (205)
- Power Train problems (119)
- Suspension problems (93)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (81)
- Seat Belts problems (59)
- Electrical System problems (55)
- Steering problems (52)
See all 1995 Ford Explorer problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Explorer years.