1995 Ford Explorer Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 1%of 843 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1995 Ford Explorer, 1% of the 843 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“Hood latch failure at approx.40mph causing hood to release and completely cover windsheild... Totally blocking forward vision.resulted in damage to hood and lower winshield area.($1000.00 +)if this would have happened at highway speed the chance for serious injury would have been great!!!!!fortunately traffic was light at time of incident(approx 6pm on sunday evening) .”
NHTSA complaint #10068352, filed 2004-05, 106,150 miles“Rear hatchback hinges are buckled, preventing the hatchback from closing. Water gets inside because of the 1 1/2 inch gap in the rear hatchback. Also, exhaust fumes are coming from the rear hatchback.”
NHTSA complaint #10082006, filed 2004-07, 86,000 miles“Each of the 4 door lock mechanisms (passenger & driver) have broken at one time after 100,000 miles, preventing the occupant of that seat from opening the car door from the inside. Doors could be open from the outside (by rolling the window down and opening it using the outside door handle). The driver's door lock is currently broken - if the driver is inside without keys (keys are necessary to turn on power so the door window can be rolled down), he must then climb over the center console to exit through the passenger door. …”
NHTSA complaint #10016531, filed 2003-04, 100,000 miles“1995 Ford Explorer rear hatch where it connects to the hinge the spot welds broke. Went to 3 Ford dealer they say this is been a problem read hatch to heavy welds weak . They said to contact Ford. Called Ford said nothing they could do for me. Told then rear hatch is going to fall off. Made a complaint . To see if a recall of fix problem. They said my problem. My fix.. I told them your dealers said this has been a problem and Ford will not fix it. I need Ford to fix my rear hatch be fore it falls off. Need your help this is been going g on for a year. I give up!”
NHTSA complaint #10314940, filed 2010-02“On the 1995 Ford Explorer, there exists a problem whereas an individuals could be trapped in the vehicle during an emergency, due to the lock mechanisms high rate of failure (poor quality material) on the rear passenger doors. To date, the doors cannot be opened from the inside, due to the (apparent) lock linkage breaking on each door.”
NHTSA complaint #10000683, filed 2003-01Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 7 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 | 5 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 | 16 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 23 | 2% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
| 2002 | 50 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 29 | 3% |
| 1999 | 33 | 2% |
| 1998 | 65 | 3% |
| 1997 | 32 | 2% |
| 1996 | 34 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 1% |
| 1994 | 23 | 2% |
| 1993 | 13 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 1% |
| 1991 | 12 | 2% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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