1995 Ford Explorer recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 1995 Ford Explorer, covering 5,837,982 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 09V399000 · Recall details
Suspension
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Under certain conditions, a front sway bar link can fracture.
- Risk
- Vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both the left and right front sway bar links.
Recall number 00V402000 · Recall details
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 99V310001 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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 brake performance.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 95V052000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- The inner tie rod assemblies were improperly manufactured and can fracture causing shaking or shimmy at low speeds.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 95V053000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Ford Explorer recalls
How do I check if my 1995 Ford Explorer has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Explorer have?
5, covering vehicle speed control, suspension and structure.
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