1995 Ford Explorer Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 843 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1995 Ford Explorer, 2% of the 843 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver's side low-beam headlight failed. The vehicle has a bulb sensing system, and issued a warning to check the headlamps. I replaced bulb, but it still did not work. A day later the passenger side low-beam headlight also failed, leaving the vehicle without any low-beam headlights. After looking for a fuse or wiring problem, I found through research that this is a rather common problem in this and similar vehicle models, and has been indirectly acknowledged by the manufacturer in a TSB, but no recall has been issued. …”
NHTSA complaint #10314968, filed 2010-02, 122,000 miles“I have a 1995 Ford Explorer the windows work sometimes you mit drive a block than thay don'tand the 4/4 will the same thing . My son has 1995 Explorer it will do the same thing is there a recall if not ther shough be thank you .”
NHTSA complaint #10056704, filed 2004-02, 30,000 miles“I have a 1995 Ford Explorer which the headlight sensor continuously goes bad which would not be an issue if the headlights would continue to work without it. When this sensor, which has gone bad twice since I have had the vehicle, fails I should not be made aware of this until the headlight goes bad and the sensor does not alert me. When the sensor goes bad I get an indication that the headlights are out and when replaced they are still out because the true problem is the sensor has gone bad. How a sensor goes bad when it still senses the lamp not functioning is beyond me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10181148, filed 2007-01, 90,000 miles“1995 Ford Explorer eddie bauer. Headlights went out, found out through research that it is the lamp outage module located in the console of the car. Almost started a fire, completely melted module and affected other areas of the electrical system, very dangerous and no recall that I can find. Part is dealer only and 90.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10416520, filed 2011-08, 200,000 miles“Clear coat is pealing on hood and over back hatch, transmission problems and headlight problems the headlight will not work on dim I have taken it to the shop and they can not find anything wrong with it. The sensor keeps going out on the transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10096529, filed 2004-10, 171,214 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 | 56 | 4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 0% |
| 2015 | 17 | 1% |
| 2014 | 25 | 1% |
| 2013 | 25 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 12 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 1% |
| 2002 | 19 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 2% |
| 2000 | 26 | 3% |
| 1999 | 46 | 3% |
| 1998 | 38 | 2% |
| 1997 | 20 | 1% |
| 1996 | 15 | 1% |
| 1995 | 16 | 2% |
| 1994 | 9 | 1% |
| 1993 | 7 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 0% |
| 1991 | 6 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1995 Ford Explorer
205 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
119 complaintsSuspension
93 complaintsVehicle speed control
81 complaintsBrakes
80 complaintsSeat belts
59 complaintsElectrical system
55 complaintsSteering
52 complaintsEngine cooling
45 complaintsBody and structure
39 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsSeats
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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