1995 Ford Explorer Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 2%of 843 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the visibility of the 1995 Ford Explorer, 2% of the 843 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Heater was blowing out cool air when used. Vehicle had been taken to the dealer, who informed consumer that the heat plenum malfunctioned and needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10101077, filed 2004-11, 100,000 miles“Washer function only intermittently. Wipers often stop or work at arbitrary, intermittent speeds. Dealer said they fixed it but it stopped working shortly thereafter. Didn't have the energy to argue with them. This problem has been going onn since about a year after car was purchased. I saw a news article aboput the problem and thought I would contribute another report. Thanks!”
NHTSA complaint #712380, filed 1999-09“Rear window exploded while vehicle was parked, reason unknown. Nothing has touched the window when this occurred. .dealer/manufacturer notified and informed consumer that repairs would only be done at consumer's cost.”
NHTSA complaint #841752, filed 1999-07“Windshield washer will not spray fluid on the windshield unless it's pushed hard repeatedly, also the windshield wipers come on for no apparent reason.”
NHTSA complaint #785213, filed 2001-01“While driving turned on the defroster, windows got fogged up, driver unable to see, driver lost control of vehicle. Ran into ditch. Vehicle being towed to dealer. Insurance adjustor looked at vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #808216, filed 1997-01Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 14% |
| 2025 | 13 | 12% |
| 2024 | 3 | 14% |
| 2023 | 11 | 10% |
| 2022 | 31 | 11% |
| 2021 | 48 | 11% |
| 2020 | 69 | 6% |
| 2019 | 8 | 3% |
| 2018 | 27 | 4% |
| 2017 | 77 | 5% |
| 2016 | 68 | 3% |
| 2015 | 45 | 2% |
| 2014 | 53 | 3% |
| 2013 | 63 | 3% |
| 2012 | 24 | 3% |
| 2011 | 23 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 4% |
| 2006 | 16 | 3% |
| 2005 | 26 | 5% |
| 2004 | 112 | 9% |
| 2003 | 62 | 5% |
| 2002 | 138 | 4% |
| 2001 | 17 | 5% |
| 2000 | 46 | 5% |
| 1999 | 217 | 16% |
| 1998 | 108 | 6% |
| 1997 | 90 | 5% |
| 1996 | 47 | 3% |
| 1995 | 19 | 2% |
| 1994 | 71 | 6% |
| 1993 | 56 | 6% |
| 1992 | 46 | 7% |
| 1991 | 32 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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