The 1995 Ford Explorer has 5 recalls, the most serious involving the front inner tie rods, which can fracture and cause a wheel to tuck inward or outward, leading to loss of steering control and a potential crash.
The brake system also has a concern affecting certain vehicles: brake tubes between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit may be misrouted, which causes stopping distances to exceed safe limits. Over time, this misrouting can also abrade the master cylinder seals, creating an internal fluid leak that reduces braking performance further. On the suspension side, the front stabilizer bar link stud can crack from fatigue and break, causing the vehicle to lean more than normal in corners and feel vague or loose in steering response, with noticeable wander or sway at highway speeds.
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.
