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Ford Explorer 1995 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1995 Ford Explorer: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

843Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
146Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Tires206 complaints

206 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train124 complaints

124 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension98 complaints

98 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V402000.

Brakes90 complaints

90 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 95V052000.

Vehicle Speed Control82 complaints

82 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V399000.

Seat Belts60 complaints

60 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System57 complaints

57 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering55 complaints

55 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 95V053000.

Engine50 complaints

50 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure41 complaints

41 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V310001.

Air Bags29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V402000Reported November 28, 2000 - 810,000 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on November 28, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 810,000 vehicles across all affected models.

09V399000Reported October 13, 2009 - 4,500,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 4,500,000 vehicles across all affected models.

95V052000Reported March 15, 1995 - 8,100 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 15, 1995. The campaign covers an estimated 8,100 vehicles across all affected models.

95V053000Reported March 15, 1995 - 49,300 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on March 15, 1995. The campaign covers an estimated 49,300 vehicles across all affected models.

99V310001Reported November 3, 1999 - 470,582 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on November 3, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 470,582 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA02011Opened July 2, 2002 - Closed May 21, 2003

SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE00039Opened September 20, 2000 - Closed November 30, 2000

FRONT SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR LINK. Resulted in recall campaign 00V402000.

PE02007Opened January 23, 2002 - Closed July 2, 2002

SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE97010Opened March 13, 1997 - Closed September 4, 1997

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN CENTER CONSOLE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE99068Opened November 1, 1999 - Closed March 9, 2000

ACCELERATOR PEDAL. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ99016Opened July 29, 1999 - Open

LIFTGATE SUPPORT BRACKET FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 99V310001.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199552
199656
199751
199859
199967
2000247
2001117
200250
200338
200422
200521
200610
20076
20087
20098
20107
20116
20129
20132
20143
20153
20161
20181
20191
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.