The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1995 Ford Explorer, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: ELECTRICAL FIRE IN CENTER CONSOLE

   NHTSA #PE97010

   Status:

   CLOSED

   Click here for more info »

2. INVESTIGATION: ACCELERATOR PEDAL

   NHTSA #PE99068

   Status:

   CLOSED

   Click here for more info »

4. INVESTIGATION: SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY FAILURE

   NHTSA #EA02011

   Status:

   CLOSED

   Click here for more info »

5. INVESTIGATION: SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY

   NHTSA #PE02007

   Status:

   CLOSED

   Click here for more info »

6. INVESTIGATION: LIFTGATE SUPPORT BRACKET FAILURE

   NHTSA #RQ99016

   Status:

   PENDING

   Click here for more info »

7. INVESTIGATION: FRONT SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR LINK

   NHTSA #PE00039

   Status:

   RECALLED

   Click here for more info »