1995 Ford Explorer Recalls
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1995 Ford Explorer. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Vehicle speed controlCovers: Ford Explorer 1995–2002, E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +12 more
Reported issue: 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 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Possible consequence: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
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 connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009…
- SuspensionCovers: Ford Explorer 1995–1997, Mercury Mountaineer 1997
Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Under certain conditions, a front sway bar link can fracture.
Possible consequence: Vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both the left and right front sway bar links.
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strutCovers: Ford Explorer 1993–1995
Reported issue: Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
Possible consequence: With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ball stud to disengage, unexpectedly allowing the liftgate to fall from an open position.
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.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Ford Explorer 1995
Reported issue: 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, "hydraulic brake systems." in addition, seals within the master cylinder could be abraded by this condition over time resulting in an internal leak and a further reduction in brake performance.
Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: stopping distances could be longer than intended resulting in increased potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will reroute the brake tubes.
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assemblyCovers: Ford Explorer 1995
Reported issue: The inner tie rod assemblies were improperly manufactured and can fracture causing shaking or shimmy at low speeds.
Possible consequence: This condition can cause the wheel on the side with the broken tie rod to tuck inward or outward and slide resulting in an increased potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the inner tie rods and replace the suspect tie rods.
NHTSA investigations
- EA02011Safety belt assembly failureClosed · Jul 2, 2002
- PE02007Safety belt assemblyClosed · Jan 23, 2002
- PE00039Front suspension stabilizer bar linkClosed · Sep 20, 2000
- PE99068Accelerator pedalClosed · Nov 1, 1999
- RQ99016Liftgate support bracket failureOpen · Jul 29, 1999
- PE97010Electrical fire in center consoleClosed · Mar 13, 1997
← 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.