1995 Ford Explorer latches/locks/linkages problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1995 Ford Explorer — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1995 ford explorer rear hatch where it connects to the hinge the spot welds broke. Went to 3 ford dealer they say this is been a problem read hatch to heavy welds weak . They said to contact ford. Called ford said nothing they could do for me. Told then rear hatch is going to fall off. Made a…”
filed Feb 28, 2010
“Rear hatchback hinges are buckled, preventing the hatchback from closing. Water gets inside because of the 1 1/2 inch gap in the rear hatchback. Also, exhaust fumes are coming from the rear hatchback. *ak”
filed Jul 14, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Explorer | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 Explorer | 7 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Explorer | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 Explorer | 5 | 0% |
| 2015 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Explorer | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 Explorer | 16 | 1% |
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.