The 1995 Ford Explorer has 5 recalls, the most serious being brake and steering failures that can extend stopping distances significantly or cause a sudden, total loss of steering control.
On the brake side, brake tubes running between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit can be misrouted, causing stopping distances to exceed safe limits. Over time, this misrouting can also abrade the seals inside the master cylinder, leading to an internal fluid leak that reduces braking performance further, leaving the driver with less stopping power than expected in an emergency.
The steering recalls are equally serious. The inner tie rods on these vehicles can fracture, and when one breaks, the wheel on that side can tuck sharply inward or outward and begin to slide across the road. Even before a full fracture, a damaged tie rod can produce noticeable shaking or shimmy at low speeds, giving some warning, but a complete break removes the driver's ability to steer that corner of the vehicle.
On the suspension side, the front stabilizer bar link stud can crack from repeated bending stress. When that stud fails, the vehicle leans more in corners than it should, and the driver may notice a vague or loose feeling through the steering wheel. At highway speeds above roughly 50 mph, the vehicle can wander or sway from side to side, making it harder to hold a straight line.
At a glance
What can fail
The front stabilizer bar link stud can crack from repeated bending, causing increased leaning, steering looseness, and vehicle wander or sway above 80 km/h.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front stabilizer bar links on both sides with 10mm units.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The brake tubes connecting the master cylinder to the hydraulic control unit may not be routed correctly, which doesn't meet federal brake system standards.
What the fix does
New brake tubes will be installed, and the master cylinder will be replaced if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The inner tie rod connecting to your steering can crack or break. If it fractures, you may lose steering control.
What the fix does
Your vehicle will be inspected and the inner tie rod will be replaced if cracked or damaged.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Brake tubes are routed incorrectly between the master cylinder and hydraulic control unit, causing longer stopping distances than allowed. Over time, the misrouting can wear seals in the master cylinder, creating internal leaks and further reducing brake performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will reroute the brake tubes to their correct path.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The inner tie rod assemblies may have been improperly manufactured and can fracture, causing shaking or shimmy at low speeds.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the inner tie rods and replace any that are defective.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
