1995 Ford Explorer Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 1995 Ford Explorer, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 127,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “sway bar” (30% of reports).
- 93suspension complaints
- 127,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 42%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.
- Sway bar: mentioned in 28 of 93 complaints (30%)
- Broke causing: mentioned in 6 of 93 complaints (6%)
- Front suspension: mentioned in 6 of 93 complaints (6%)
- Ball joints: mentioned in 5 of 93 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 11 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 93 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Ford Explorer suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Explorer | 3 | 3% | 2,289 |
| 2024 Explorer | 3 | 14% | 7,352 |
| 2023 Explorer | 14 | 13% | 3,000 |
| 2022 Explorer | 13 | 5% | — |
| 2021 Explorer | 15 | 3% | 6,010 |
| 2020 Explorer | 35 | 3% | 43,000 |
| 2019 Explorer | 11 | 4% | 88,086 |
| 2018 Explorer | 23 | 3% | 62,500 |
| 2017 Explorer | 57 | 3% | 43,500 |
| 2016 Explorer | 73 | 3% | 67,000 |
| 2015 Explorer | 83 | 5% | 76,000 |
| 2014 Explorer | 103 | 6% | 82,500 |
| 2013 Explorer | 79 | 4% | 96,500 |
| 2012 Explorer | 22 | 3% | 135,500 |
| 2011 Explorer | 24 | 2% | 125,525 |
| 2010 Explorer | 4 | 3% | 35,000 |
| 2009 Explorer | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2008 Explorer | 3 | 2% | 76,000 |
| 2007 Explorer | 6 | 3% | 52,000 |
| 2006 Explorer | 5 | 1% | 45,000 |
| 2005 Explorer | 15 | 3% | 62,376 |
| 2004 Explorer | 37 | 3% | 65,950 |
| 2003 Explorer | 63 | 6% | 72,203 |
| 2002 Explorer | 422 | 13% | 80,000 |
| 2001 Explorer | 43 | 11% | 92,000 |
| 2000 Explorer | 62 | 7% | 57,000 |
| 1999 Explorer | 65 | 5% | 113,850 |
| 1998 Explorer | 111 | 6% | 90,000 |
| 1997 Explorer | 105 | 6% | 117,500 |
| 1996 Explorer | 97 | 7% | 140,000 |
| 1995 Explorer | 93 | 11% | 127,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford explorer. The contact stated that the sway bar was fractured. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the link rod needed to be replaced. The failure recurred twice over a one year period. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Ford Explorers have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 93 owner complaints about suspension for the 1995 Ford Explorer (11% 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 suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 127,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 1995 Ford Explorer?
The most frequent phrase is “sway bar”, in 28 of 93 complaints, followed by “broke causing” (6).
Other 1995 Ford Explorer problems
See all 1995 Ford Explorer problems or suspension problems across all Explorer years.