AutoDefect IQ

1995 Ford Explorer problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Tires:tread/Belt (102) · Tires (90) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (65)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

85 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Ford Explorer model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 2 complaints <25k 25–50k miles: 2 complaints 25–50k 50–75k miles: 8 complaints 50–75k 75–100k miles: 16 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 25 complaints 25 100–125k 125–150k miles: 18 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 25 complaints 150k+

96 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

843
Complaints
0
Recalls
191
Service bulletins
86
Crashes reported
32
Fires reported
8
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (191)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Power Train:axle Assembly 2005-04-01 · 030508 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt

Power Train:manual Transmission 2003-11-10 · 02138 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (wot), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with possible diagnostic trouble codes p0732, p0733, p1762 set on vehicles built before 12/1/2001. *tt

Electrical System 2003-09-15 · 03181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt

Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines 2003-07-21 · 03148 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

new transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt

Suspension:rear 2003-04-01 · 16735 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

various noise issues from the rear leaf springs while driving. *tt

Power Train:axle Assembly 2003-03-17 · 0358 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube. *tt *jb

Showing the 6 most recent of 191 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

No detailed complaint narratives on file.

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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