1995 Ford Explorer suspension problems
93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1995 Ford Explorer — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 22, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford explorer. The contact stated that the sway bar was fractured. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the link rod needed to be replaced. The failure recurred twice over a one year period. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was…”
filed Mar 24, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLESCampaign 00V402000 · Nov 28, 2000
Related service bulletins
Various noise issues from the rear leaf springs while driving. *tt
16735 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2003Air ride control lamp on after shock absorber replacement / contact request. *tt
16385 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2002
Suspension problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Explorer | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 Explorer | 3 | 16% |
| 2023 Explorer | 13 | 13% |
| 2022 Explorer | 11 | 4% |
| 2021 Explorer | 15 | 4% |
| 2020 Explorer | 35 | 3% |
| 2019 Explorer | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 Explorer | 21 | 3% |
| 2017 Explorer | 56 | 3% |
| 2016 Explorer | 73 | 3% |
| 2015 Explorer | 82 | 5% |
| 2014 Explorer | 102 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.