Complaints
1,048
Crashes
107
Fires
39
Injuries
144
Fatalities
9
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Ford Explorer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1110 complaints
Tires:Tread/Belt
Avg mileage:123,833 mi
Crash-related:11
#2102 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:155,000 mi
Crash-related:17
#377 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:94,678 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Ford Explorer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 110 | 11 | — | 123,833 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 102 | 17 | — | 155,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 77 | — | — | 94,678 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 49 | 4 | 3 | 159,993 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 43 | 10 | 1 | 109,850 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 33 | — | 5 | 91,000 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 31 | 1 | — | 130,240 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 26 | 2 | — | 108,750 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 25 | 3 | — | 132,110 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 23 | 21 | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 21 | 3 | — | 115,554 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 21 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 16 | 1 | — | 128,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar | 16 | 1 | — | 136,500 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 15 | — | 5 | 286,755 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 15 | — | — | 156,914 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | 1 | — | 176,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 10 | — | 8 | 136,000 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 10 | 3 | — | 125,505 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 10 | 4 | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 10 | 1 | 1 | 200,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 3 | 1 | 174,886 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 9 | — | — | 171,214 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 9 | 1 | 3 | 111,980 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 8 | — | — | 91,000 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 8 | 4 | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 8 | — | — | — |
Tires:Tread/Belt
110
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,833
Tire Defects
102
complaints
Crashes
17
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,000
Automatic Transmission
77
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,678
Unintended Acceleration
49
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
3
Avg Miles
159,993
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
43
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Avg Miles
109,850
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
91,000
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
31
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,240
Suspension Failures
26
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,750
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
25
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
132,110
Air Bags:Frontal
23
complaints
Crashes
21
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
21
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,554
Suspension:Rear
21
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,000
Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
136,500
Electrical Faults
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
286,755
Electrical System:Ignition
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
156,914
Transmission / Drivetrain
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
176,000
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
8
Avg Miles
136,000
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,505
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
10
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
200,000
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
174,886
Manual Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
171,214
Seat-Related Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
111,980
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,000
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
8
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1995 Ford Explorer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Ford Explorer reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1995 Ford Explorer has 1,048 NHTSA complaints, 107 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tires:Tread/Belt with 110 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Ford Explorer?
Top reported problems: Tires:Tread/Belt (110 complaints, avg 123,833 mi); Tire Defects (102 complaints, avg 155,000 mi); Automatic Transmission (77 complaints, avg 94,678 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1995 Ford Explorer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 133,215 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Ford Explorer?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Ford Explorer include 107 crash-related reports, 39 fire reports, 144 injuries, and 9 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1995 Ford Explorer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 Ford Explorer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1995 Ford Explorer?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Explorer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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