1995 FORD EXPLORER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1,048

Owner Complaints

107 Crashes 39 Fires 9 Deaths

12

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

39

Service Bulletins

3

Investigations

Overview of the 1995 FORD EXPLORER

The 1995 FORD EXPLORER has received a total of 1,048 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 12 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 39 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tirestreadbelt (110 complaints), Tires (102 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (77 complaints).

Recalls for the 1995 FORD EXPLORER

NHTSA has recorded 12 recalls for the 1995 FORD EXPLORER, potentially affecting up to 34,396,716 vehicles.

Recall 09V399000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 4,500,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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...

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Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

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Recall 01X001000 — TIRES:TREAD/BELT

| 13,000,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A COMBINATION OF THE SENSITIVITY OF THE TIRE...

Consequence: SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

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Recall 00V402000 — SUSPENSION

| 810,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A FRONT SWAY BAR LINK CAN FRACTURE.

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.

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Recall 00T005000 — TIRES:TREAD/BELT

| 14,400,000 vehicles affected

Defect: TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE TIRE TREAD.

Consequence: IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

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Recall 99V310001 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

| 470,582 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDER BRACKET WELDS COULD FRACTURE.

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.

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Recall 95I007000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

| 1,029,380 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS OF THE REAR LIFTGATE GAS ASSIST CYLINDERS WHICH COULD PULL AWAY FROM THE INSIDE OF THE LIFTGATE.

Consequence: IF A BRACKET AND GAS ASSIST CYLINDER WERE TO DETACH COMPLETELY FROM THE LIFTGATE AND NO LONGER BEAR AGAINST THE LIFTGATE AS INTENDED, THE REMAINING ASSIST CYLINDER WOULD NOT HOLD THE LIFTGATE IN AN OPEN POSITION. PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: FORD DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS.

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Recall 95V052000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 8,100 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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.

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Recall 95V053000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

| 49,300 vehicles affected

Defect: THE INNER TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN FRACTURE CAUSING SHAKING OR SHIMMY AT LOW SPEEDS.

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.

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Recall 95E006002 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 8,600 vehicles affected

Defect: THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS AN INFLATOR BODY THAT CRACKED DURING FORMING OF THE CURL THAT RETAINS THE IGNITER PLUG IN THE END OF THE INFLATOR. ALSO THE IGNITER END CAP CAN SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR.

Consequence: THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. IF THE IGNITER END CAP SEPARATES IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, HOT GASES CAN BE RELEASED AND IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL OR CAUSE BURN INJURIES.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE.

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Owner Complaints for the 1995 FORD EXPLORER

1,048 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 FORD EXPLORER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 110 11 Crashes 25 Injuries 3 Deaths
Tires
Complaints: 102 17 Crashes 43 Injuries 4 Deaths
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 77 1 Injury 1 Death
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 49 4 Crashes 3 Fires 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 43 10 Crashes 1 Fire 8 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 33 5 Fires
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 31 1 Crash
Suspension
Complaints: 26 2 Crashes
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 25 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 23 21 Crashes 25 Injuries
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 21 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 21 2 Crashes 2 Injuries 1 Death
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 16 1 Injury
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 16 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 16 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 15 5 Fires
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 15
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 14 2 Fires
Power Train
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 10 8 Fires 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 10 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 10 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 10 4 Crashes 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 10 1 Crash 1 Fire
Steering
Complaints: 10 3 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 9
Seats
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 3 Fires 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 8
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 8 4 Crashes 6 Injuries
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 8
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 8
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 7
Seat Belts
Complaints: 7
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 7
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bags
Complaints: 6 3 Crashes 7 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 6
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 6
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 6
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 6 2 Fires
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 5
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 4
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 4
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 4
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 4
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 4
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 3
Structure
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 3
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyshackle
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 2
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Child Seattether Strapwebbing
Complaints: 1
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalwinch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11209182 | STEERING | | 175,000 miles
THE STEERING COLUMN AND ALL THE PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE WERE AFFECTED WHEN THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE CLAMPS THAT SECURE THE BUSHINGS TO THE STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO LOOSEN. I EXAMINED THE AREA CAREFULLY AND NOTICED THAT BECAUSE THE BOLTS LOOSENED, THE CLAMPS WERE GIVEN TOO MUCH PLAY. WITHIN A SHORT WHILE, A MONTH OR TWO, THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN AND THE SHIFTER WERE COMPLETELY SECURED BY ONE BROKEN CLAMP THAT HELD ITS PLACE BECAUSE OF THE BUSHINGS AND A LOOSE BOLT. THE OTHER CLAMP WAS ALSO BROKEN BUT WAS LAYING ON THE FLOOR BOARD. IT WASN'T AN EXPENSIVE FIX. I CUSTOMIZED A METAL CLAMP FOR EACH OF THE TWO PLACES THE WENT. THEY ARE THE SAME CLAMPS THE ELECTRICIANS USE TO SECURE CABLES AND WIRES TO THE WALLS AND CEILINGS. I USED THE ONES MADE FROM BRONZE. THEY ARE MORE PLIABLE TO SHAPE FOR AN ALMOST PERFECT FIT. WITH A LITTLE GREASE ABOVE AND BELOW THE BUSHINGS AND ALSO SOME WHERE THE NOW BRONZE CLAMPS HOLD THE BUSHINGS, I BELIEVE THAT THE STEERING COLUMN IS AS SAFE AS CAN BE. ALSO, THE PLASTIC THAT HOLDS THE CABLE THAT IS USED TO ADJUST THE SHIFT INDICATOR NEEDS TO BE MADE OF A DIFFERENT MATERIAL. I'LL GET TO THAT SOON.
#11209182 | SUSPENSION | | 175,000 miles
THE STEERING COLUMN AND ALL THE PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE WERE AFFECTED WHEN THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE CLAMPS THAT SECURE THE BUSHINGS TO THE STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO LOOSEN. I EXAMINED THE AREA CAREFULLY AND NOTICED THAT BECAUSE THE BOLTS LOOSENED, THE CLAMPS WERE GIVEN TOO MUCH PLAY. WITHIN A SHORT WHILE, A MONTH OR TWO, THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN AND THE SHIFTER WERE COMPLETELY SECURED BY ONE BROKEN CLAMP THAT HELD ITS PLACE BECAUSE OF THE BUSHINGS AND A LOOSE BOLT. THE OTHER CLAMP WAS ALSO BROKEN BUT WAS LAYING ON THE FLOOR BOARD. IT WASN'T AN EXPENSIVE FIX. I CUSTOMIZED A METAL CLAMP FOR EACH OF THE TWO PLACES THE WENT. THEY ARE THE SAME CLAMPS THE ELECTRICIANS USE TO SECURE CABLES AND WIRES TO THE WALLS AND CEILINGS. I USED THE ONES MADE FROM BRONZE. THEY ARE MORE PLIABLE TO SHAPE FOR AN ALMOST PERFECT FIT. WITH A LITTLE GREASE ABOVE AND BELOW THE BUSHINGS AND ALSO SOME WHERE THE NOW BRONZE CLAMPS HOLD THE BUSHINGS, I BELIEVE THAT THE STEERING COLUMN IS AS SAFE AS CAN BE. ALSO, THE PLASTIC THAT HOLDS THE CABLE THAT IS USED TO ADJUST THE SHIFT INDICATOR NEEDS TO BE MADE OF A DIFFERENT MATERIAL. I'LL GET TO THAT SOON.
#11092061 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 200,180 miles Fire
I GOT IN MY CAR A BATTERY LESS THAN 2 WEEKS OLD WAS ALMOST DEAD NOTHING WAS PLUGGED IN OR ON I DROVE GOT ON THE FREEWAY ABOUT 20 MIN ON FREEWAY CAR STOPS WON'T MOVE MAKES REV NOISE EVENTUALLY STARTS LONG ENOUGH TO STOP AGAIN AT BOTTOM OF FREEWAY EXIT STARTS AGAIN GET IN INTO GAS STATION I SIT IN GAS STATION FOR ABOUT 12 HOURS ADD 5 QUARTS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID EVENTUALLY CAR WILL LET ME DRIVE ABOUT TWO BLOCKS BUT COME TO FIND OUT I WAS DRIVING WELL ON FIRE RACE TO GET MY DOG AND I OUT CAR CATCHES COMPLETELY ON FIRE FIRE MAN SAYS IT ELECTRIC UNDER HOOD NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS OTHER THAN THE BATTERY AND THE OD OFF LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF I HAD THE CAR ABOUT A MONTH POLICE REPORT NUMBER1702207 OAKLAND CA POLICE DEPARTMENT
#11092061 | STEERING | | 200,180 miles Fire
I GOT IN MY CAR A BATTERY LESS THAN 2 WEEKS OLD WAS ALMOST DEAD NOTHING WAS PLUGGED IN OR ON I DROVE GOT ON THE FREEWAY ABOUT 20 MIN ON FREEWAY CAR STOPS WON'T MOVE MAKES REV NOISE EVENTUALLY STARTS LONG ENOUGH TO STOP AGAIN AT BOTTOM OF FREEWAY EXIT STARTS AGAIN GET IN INTO GAS STATION I SIT IN GAS STATION FOR ABOUT 12 HOURS ADD 5 QUARTS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID EVENTUALLY CAR WILL LET ME DRIVE ABOUT TWO BLOCKS BUT COME TO FIND OUT I WAS DRIVING WELL ON FIRE RACE TO GET MY DOG AND I OUT CAR CATCHES COMPLETELY ON FIRE FIRE MAN SAYS IT ELECTRIC UNDER HOOD NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS OTHER THAN THE BATTERY AND THE OD OFF LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF I HAD THE CAR ABOUT A MONTH POLICE REPORT NUMBER1702207 OAKLAND CA POLICE DEPARTMENT
#11092061 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 200,180 miles Fire
I GOT IN MY CAR A BATTERY LESS THAN 2 WEEKS OLD WAS ALMOST DEAD NOTHING WAS PLUGGED IN OR ON I DROVE GOT ON THE FREEWAY ABOUT 20 MIN ON FREEWAY CAR STOPS WON'T MOVE MAKES REV NOISE EVENTUALLY STARTS LONG ENOUGH TO STOP AGAIN AT BOTTOM OF FREEWAY EXIT STARTS AGAIN GET IN INTO GAS STATION I SIT IN GAS STATION FOR ABOUT 12 HOURS ADD 5 QUARTS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID EVENTUALLY CAR WILL LET ME DRIVE ABOUT TWO BLOCKS BUT COME TO FIND OUT I WAS DRIVING WELL ON FIRE RACE TO GET MY DOG AND I OUT CAR CATCHES COMPLETELY ON FIRE FIRE MAN SAYS IT ELECTRIC UNDER HOOD NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS OTHER THAN THE BATTERY AND THE OD OFF LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF I HAD THE CAR ABOUT A MONTH POLICE REPORT NUMBER1702207 OAKLAND CA POLICE DEPARTMENT

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Safety Rating for the 1995 FORD EXPLORER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 FORD EXPLORER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 FORD EXPLORER

Ford Motor Company has issued 39 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 FORD EXPLORER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

RCDNN-00V402-817 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

This recall action involves replacement of the front stabilizer bar links in certain 1995 through 1997 model year Explorer and Mountaineer vehicles. Under certain conditions, predominantly in cold weather areas, a front stabilizer bar link stud can fracture from bending fatigue. Bushing load/deflection testing indicates that the stiffness of the...

7367 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (4WABS) MAY EXHIBIT WHEEL SPEED PARAMETER IDENTIFICATIONS (PIDS) WHICH READ N/A IMMEDIATELY OR ABOVE 7 MPH WHEN VIEWED USING THE NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER. *TT

12283 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK CONCERN FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT

98321 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FLASHING

980320 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SYMPTOMS WITH THE GEAR DTC'S AND EXTENDED / DELAYED / NO SHIFT / FLASHING FAULT INDICATOR LAMP. *YC

98516 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FLASHING O/D OFF LAMP AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 645, 646, 647, 648. *YC

BC2313970501 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

MAY 1997 GEM SOFTWARE HAS ERRORS - JUNE SOFTWARE IS CORRECT. *TW

BC3283970206 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

DOOR LATCH SWITCH IS CAUSING THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT/CHIME NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. *TW

97312 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CD PLAYER- "SKIPS"- HIGH SERIES CONSOLE- NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JD

BC0012972301 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

CUSTOMERS REPORT INOPERABLE REMOTE ENTRY OR KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE. *JD

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 FORD EXPLORER

NHTSA has opened 3 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1995 FORD EXPLORER.

Investigation EA02011 — SEAT BELTS Closed

Opened:

SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY FAILURE

Investigation PE02007 — SEAT BELTS Closed

Opened:

SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY

Investigation PE99068 — POWER TRAIN Closed

Opened:

ACCELERATOR PEDAL

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