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EnginePart report

1995 Ford Explorer Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
0%of 843 total for the year
Median mileage
130,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 1995 Ford Explorer, 0% of the 843 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 was 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.”

NHTSA complaint #10676819, filed 2015-01, 130,000 miles

“The vehicle doesn't shift since its missing the transmission wiring harness o/d sensor cant locate a replacement part the check engine light goes on all the time it uses a lot of antifreeze speed control don't work fuel pump keeps going out.”

NHTSA complaint #10511821, filed 2013-05

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026614%
202587%
202415%
2023109%
20223011%
20215011%
20201179%
2019196%
20189613%
201724114%
201638216%
201522713%
201419812%
201322510%
20127910%
2011837%
20101412%
2009412%
20082114%
20072813%
2006589%
2005173%
2004443%
2003222%
2002491%
200162%
200091%
199940%
199860%
199740%
199620%
199520%
199310%
199230%

Other parts of the 1995 Ford Explorer

Tires
205 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
119 complaints
Suspension
93 complaints
Vehicle speed control
81 complaints
Brakes
80 complaints
Seat belts
59 complaints
Electrical system
55 complaints
Steering
52 complaints
Engine cooling
45 complaints
Body and structure
39 complaints
Air bags
27 complaints
Seats
19 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1995 Ford Explorer

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology