NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE97010

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN CENTER CONSOLE: Electrical System

CLOSED

no recall issued

1995 FORD EXPLORER -- Allegedly, electrical fires originating in the center console while the vehicles were parked or being driven. Investigation was initiated on March 13 1997. Closed on September 04 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE97010 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE99068

ACCELERATOR PEDAL: Power Train

CLOSED

no recall issued

1995 FORD EXPLORER -- There is no summary currently available Investigation was initiated on November 01 1999. Closed on March 09 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE99068 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA02011

SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY FAILURE: Seat Belts

CLOSED

no recall issued

1995 FORD EXPLORER -- 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 Investigation was initiated on July 02 2002. Closed on May 21 2003. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA02011 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE02007

SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY: Seat Belts

CLOSED

no recall issued

1995 FORD EXPLORER -- Allege safety belt release buckle assembly Investigation was initiated on January 23 2002. Closed on July 02 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE02007 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ99016

LIFTGATE SUPPORT BRACKET FAILURE: Structure**

OPEN

possible recall

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1995 FORD EXPLORER -- 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. Investigation was initiated on July 29 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ99016 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE00039

FRONT SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR LINK: Suspension

RECALL »

Recall #00V402000

1995 FORD EXPLORER -- Alleged that one or both front stabilizer bar links break, contributing to vehicle oversteer and excessive suspension travel Investigation was initiated on September 20 2000. Closed on November 30 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE00039 »