1995 Ford Explorer

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

12 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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   1995-02-10Air bags95E006002 The passenger side air bag has an inflator body that cracked during forming of the curl that retains the igniter plug in the end of the inflator. Also the igniter end cap can separate from the…

   Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the passenger side air bag module.

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   1995-03-06Service brakes, hydraulic95V052000 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, "

   Remedy: Dealers will reroute the brake tubes.

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   1995-03-06Steering95V053000 The inner tie rod assemblies were improperly manufactured and can fracture causing shaking or shimmy at low speeds.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect the inner tie rods and replace the suspect tie rods.

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   1995-10-25Structure95I007000 Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency.…

   Remedy: Ford dealers will reinforce the bracket attachments.

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   1997-03-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-09-04 Electrical fire in center console
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   1999-07-29Recall queryOpen Liftgate support bracket failure
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   1999-11-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-03-09 Accelerator pedal
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   2000-01-03Structure99V310001 Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.

   Remedy: 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.

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   2000-08-26Tires00T005000 Tire description: firestone wilderness at, size P235/75R15, produced at the decatur, Illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx ii tires, size P235/75R15. Operation of these…

   Remedy: The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on August 29, 2001. However, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance.

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    2000-09-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-11-30 Front suspension stabilizer bar link
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    2000-12-15Suspension00V402000 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Under certain conditions, a front sway bar link can fracture.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace both the left and right front sway bar links.

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    2001-06-04Tires01X001000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Equipment description: Ford is replacing all firestone…

    Remedy: The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on March 31, 2002. However, customers can contact Ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.Ford.com for possible assistance.

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    2002-01-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-07-02 Safety belt assembly
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    2002-07-02Engineering analysisClosed 2003-05-21 Safety belt assembly failure
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    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…

    Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

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    2009-10-27Vehicle speed control09V399000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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Is the 1995 Ford Explorer reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Ford Explorer is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford Explorer?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Explorer have?

12 recalls on file for this model year.