1995 Ford Explorer Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 5%of 843 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,762miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the body and structure of the 1995 Ford Explorer, 5% of the 843 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,762 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 1995 Ford Explorer and the dealer refuses to honor some of the recalls that have been ordered for my vehicle the recalls are listed below recall date: mar 15, 1995 model affected: 1995 Ford Explorer summary: the inner tie rod assemblies were improperly manufactured and can fracture causing shaking or shimmy at low speeds. Dealers will inspect the inner tie rods and replace the suspect tie rods. …”
NHTSA complaint #10444749, filed 2012-01, 65,000 miles“Our 1995 Ford Explorer was parked on the side of our garage, well off a quiet street. When we came out in the morning to go to work we discovered that the back liftgate window exploded. Thankfully, this happened when it was parked. It would have potentially caused a major accident if we had been driving alone or with our children or friends. As we had talked with neighbors and called to get estimates we heard about this happening four times to other people. This was a definite safety issue and it should be recalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10190583, filed 2007-05, 160,523 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“Recall 99v310001/hydraulic left cylinders: vehicle was repaired concerning this recall. Currently, vehicle is experiencing the same problem except at the top of the weld. Dealer was not notified at this time. Because of the recall bottom two brackets were fixed and two tops were not fixed therefore, top right bracket weld broke off.”
NHTSA complaint #865137, filed 2000-07“The drive gear in the transfer case failed and was replaced, 27k miles later the problem reoccured, the consumer believes that an incorrect component was installed, therefore causing it to fail again, while this was being repaired the dealer tore the door molding and the dash lights became inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #561982, filed 2001-07Related recalls
- 99V310001Nov 3, 1999Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.Covers: Ford Explorer 1993–1995
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2025 | 7 | 7% |
| 2023 | 10 | 9% |
| 2022 | 11 | 4% |
| 2021 | 25 | 6% |
| 2020 | 45 | 4% |
| 2019 | 150 | 50% |
| 2018 | 288 | 39% |
| 2017 | 659 | 39% |
| 2016 | 591 | 24% |
| 2015 | 411 | 23% |
| 2014 | 276 | 16% |
| 2013 | 439 | 20% |
| 2012 | 144 | 17% |
| 2011 | 110 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 5% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 151 | 30% |
| 2004 | 426 | 33% |
| 2003 | 354 | 31% |
| 2002 | 486 | 15% |
| 2001 | 29 | 8% |
| 2000 | 29 | 3% |
| 1999 | 47 | 3% |
| 1998 | 48 | 2% |
| 1997 | 50 | 3% |
| 1996 | 63 | 4% |
| 1995 | 39 | 5% |
| 1994 | 158 | 13% |
| 1993 | 86 | 9% |
| 1992 | 62 | 10% |
| 1991 | 31 | 5% |
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 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsSeats
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
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