1995 Ford Explorer NHTSA Investigations
NHTSA Explorer Defect Investigations
The following investigations on the Ford Explorer have been announced by the ODI. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about investigations by the NHTSA.
Recent 1995 Explorer Investigations
-
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN CENTER CONSOLE Defect Investigation for the 1995 Explorer
Vehicle Component: Electrical System
Summary: Allegedly, electrical fires originating in the center console while the vehicles were parked or being driven.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE97010 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on September 04 1997 and no recall was issued.
-
ACCELERATOR PEDAL Defect Investigation for the 1995 Explorer
Vehicle Component: Power Train
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE99068 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on March 09 2000 and no recall was issued.
-
SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY FAILURE Defect Investigation for the 1995 Explorer
Vehicle Component: Seat Belts
Summary: ODI received 18 consumer complaints and Ford identified another four reports associated with the alleged defect. Most of the complaints indicate inability to latch the driver seat belt buckle caused by a broken latch release spring. None of these 22 reports resulted in any injuries or crashes. No complaints have been received in the past 6 months. Ford conducted life-cycle testing on 6 field sample buckle assemblies. The results of that testing demonstrated that the tested buckle assemblies could be expected to operate properly beyond the expected life of the vehicle. Based on the limited number of reports and complaints received, and a declining complaint trend, this investigation is closed. A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of Agency resources does not appear to be warranted. Accordingly, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect exist does not exist. The Agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See additional information
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA02011 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on May 21 2003 and no recall was issued.
-
SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY Defect Investigation for the 1995 Explorer
Vehicle Component: Seat Belts
Summary: Allege safety belt release buckle assembly
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE02007 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on July 02 2002 and no recall was issued.
-
LIFTGATE SUPPORT BRACKET FAILURE Defect Investigation for the 1995 Explorer
Vehicle Component: Structure*
Summary: Summary:on August 22, 1995, Ford conducted safety recall, 95V-164, on 1992 and 1993 model year Explorer due to liftgate failures. The rear liftgate hydraulic cylinder bracket can become unattached allowing the liftgate to suddenly drop. The recall remedy was to install reinforcements on the brackets. Ford also initiated a safety improvement campaign in October 1995, for 1991-1995 model year Explorer vehicles which were not included in the recall, to install reinforcements on those bracket that were found to be loose or detached. This campaign ended in October 1996. Since November 1996, ODI has received 51 consumer complaints alleging liftgate failures caused by the bracket separation, of which 19 reported the liftgate struck the occupant causing 12 injuries. One complaint was on 1992 model year vehicle, three complaints were on 1993 model year vehicles, and 47 complaints were on 1994 model year vehicles. This rq is to determine the extent of the problem experience and the scope of safety recall 95V-164.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ99016 »
Status of Investigation: and there is a possible recall.
* This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
-
FRONT SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR LINK Defect Investigation for the 1995 Explorer
Vehicle Component: Suspension
Summary: Alleged that one or both front stabilizer bar links break, contributing to vehicle oversteer and excessive suspension travel
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE00039 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on November 30 2000 and there was a recall ordered: #00V402000