1995 Ford Explorer Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Big changes were afoot for the 1995 Ford Explorer. The exterior was restyled, with a slightly more aerodynamic look; a suspension update gave the '95 Explorer an independent front suspension that yielded a more car-like ride; and the interior was made more luxurious across the trim range.
Trim choices still included the Sport (now in two-door bodystyle only), the two-door and four-door XL and XLT, and the Eddie Bauer (now available only as a four-door model). The four-door Limited edition now offered a choice between four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive models. A two-door, four-wheel drive trim was called the Expedition; this trim would only be offered for the '95 Ford Explorer.
Despite the many changes to the line, the engine remained the same for 1995: its 4.0 liter V-6 delivered 160 horsepower, and yielded 15-18 mpg city/20-22 mpg highway. If you're looking for a used Explorer, you might do well to hold out for a model from 1996, when the engine received a comparable upgrade. Still, drivers seem happy with their 1995 Explorers.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1995 Ford Explorer
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by Alan S
Dec 31, 2009
The performance: for this suv is amazing its
acceleriation could be better but its still a truck.
The build quality: This suv is built very well!
The appearance of this suv is ok
u do get ur moneys worth out of this car
Dec 31, 2009
by Anonymous
Dec 13, 2009
This is a great truck. I bought mine in the picture for $995
and it was a steal, especially when 4x4 aren't cheap. It
handles really nice and actually has the shortest turn radius
that I've ever experienced, and that is really nice. Can turn on
a dime. It's a smooth ride for the most part and it has a
strong build. It's a little slow on acceleration if you hold the
pedal steady going up a big hill, but floor it and it'll go
anywhere. It brakes really well, too and have no trouble with
that.
I've had to fix the power steering because there was a leak
where the metal corroded, but that wasn't a big deal. Almost
all V-6 motors made by Ford like this one have a small leak
in the engine, but you will never notice or have a problem
with it the whole time that the truck is alive. The dashboard
is a little squeaky on chatter bumps, but I have no idea what
mine went through before I got it, so it really depends.
I think that the Sport is a very attractive. I like a lot more
than the four door Explorers. It's short enough that you
won't bottom out or hit your bumpers on the ground as
easily when going over big bumps or ditches. They do get a
little rusty, or at least the ones in Michigan do, but that is
because of our harsh winters. Mine is only rusty on the
rocker panels and a spot on the tailgate.
The inside is very nice. The back seats fold down and is level
with the back cargo space, and you could easily fit a full size
mattress in there with the back seats down. The steering
wheel is a little in your face if you have short legs like me,
but other than that it is roomy.
Gas mileage can get costly. I get about 15 mpg, but in the
winter I get less because of letting the car warm up. With gas
prices at $2.60 like now, I probably fill it up for about $45
and I get about 250 miles on a tank. That is the biggest con,
I think.
This truck is very fun to drive and with a nice set of tires, it
will take you anywhere. My boyfriend's dad hates Fords and
took mine for a spin the other day (and there's 3 feet of
snow on the ground at the moment) and he was ecstatic at
the fact that it gets around better in 2WD than his S10 does
in 4WD, so it's amazing in 4WD, too, obviously.
Dec 13, 2009
by Andrew W
Dec 22, 2008
Performance – goes over a hundred
handling- is fine, never had any trouble with it
Build Quality – good,i guess falls apart, shakes around 70 but stops shaking around 75.
Appearance – forest green lol
Cost of Ownership - lets just say ive paid more to repair the car then it cost to buy new.
Fun Factor – good timesDec 22, 2008
User rating:
by Alan S
Dec 31, 2009
The performance: for this suv is amazing its
acceleriation could be better but its still a truck.
The build quality: This suv is built very well!
The appearance of this suv is ok
u do get ur moneys worth out of this car
Dec 31, 2009
by Anonymous
Dec 13, 2009
This is a great truck. I bought mine in the picture for $995
and it was a steal, especially when 4x4 aren't cheap. It
handles really nice and actually has the shortest turn radius
that I've ever experienced, and that is really nice. Can turn on
a dime. It's a smooth ride for the most part and it has a
strong build. It's a little slow on acceleration if you hold the
pedal steady going up a big hill, but floor it and it'll go
anywhere. It brakes really well, too and have no trouble with
that.
I've had to fix the power steering because there was a leak
where the metal corroded, but that wasn't a big deal. Almost
all V-6 motors made by Ford like this one have a small leak
in the engine, but you will never notice or have a problem
with it the whole time that the truck is alive. The dashboard
is a little squeaky on chatter bumps, but I have no idea what
mine went through before I got it, so it really depends.
I think that the Sport is a very attractive. I like a lot more
than the four door Explorers. It's short enough that you
won't bottom out or hit your bumpers on the ground as
easily when going over big bumps or ditches. They do get a
little rusty, or at least the ones in Michigan do, but that is
because of our harsh winters. Mine is only rusty on the
rocker panels and a spot on the tailgate.
The inside is very nice. The back seats fold down and is level
with the back cargo space, and you could easily fit a full size
mattress in there with the back seats down. The steering
wheel is a little in your face if you have short legs like me,
but other than that it is roomy.
Gas mileage can get costly. I get about 15 mpg, but in the
winter I get less because of letting the car warm up. With gas
prices at $2.60 like now, I probably fill it up for about $45
and I get about 250 miles on a tank. That is the biggest con,
I think.
This truck is very fun to drive and with a nice set of tires, it
will take you anywhere. My boyfriend's dad hates Fords and
took mine for a spin the other day (and there's 3 feet of
snow on the ground at the moment) and he was ecstatic at
the fact that it gets around better in 2WD than his S10 does
in 4WD, so it's amazing in 4WD, too, obviously.
Dec 13, 2009
by Andrew W
Dec 22, 2008
Performance – goes over a hundred
handling- is fine, never had any trouble with it
Build Quality – good,i guess falls apart, shakes around 70 but stops shaking around 75.
Appearance – forest green lol
Cost of Ownership - lets just say ive paid more to repair the car then it cost to buy new.
Fun Factor – good timesDec 22, 2008
by Justin S
Dec 21, 2008
Great in the Snow other than that though.
Gas Guzzler 17-19 mpg.
Maintenance can be a constant annoyance.
Apperance its ugly witha huge scratch on one side. Inside its ok when all clean.
Brakes new, acceleration good, excellent handling.Dec 21, 2008
by Shelli S
May 17, 2008
This SUV was truly one of a kind. This 4-door Explorer was built with
a manual 5-speed transmission instead of the standard automatic.
"Now wait!!" you might say... "There are other Explorers with manual
transmission." You would be absolutely correct. But there are very
few that are actually 4-door. If you check, most manual transmission
Explorers are the 2-door Sport Editions. Because it was a manual, I
could take that truck almost anywhere. It was not 4WD,
unfortunately. Though it's probably better for the truck's sake,
because had it been 4WD, it would have gone more places it shouldn't
than it already did. The only reason I sold it (and even after selling it, I
almost went back on my word so I could keep this fun and rare
vehicle), was because I got such a great deal on my Mustang, and the
insurance for both would have broken the bank. So I had to give it up.
The interior was in decent shape. There were a few stains in the
carpet, and thanks to my Uncle using it as a work vehicle, has some
rips in the headliner. Other than that the interior was in pretty good
condition. There were power windows and locks with a keyless
entry/alarm system that I installed. It also had an Alpine head unit
with Ipod cable run to the glove compartment. It had a 12" Rockford
HE2 sub with Rockford Power 350 amp, but that came out when I sold
it. I couldn't part with those relics!! The exterior of the truck was in
really good condition. The paint was factory and still pretty good.
There were a couple small spots, probably from tree sap on the hood
and roof, but not highly noticeable. There was a small dent on the
passenger side rear quarter panel, that could only really be seen if I
pointed it out. I had to have a few things replaced while I owned it,
but were relatively minor seeing as how the truck is 13 years old. May 17, 2008
by Tricia H
Mar 30, 2008
It needed a lot of work and cannot handle what an SUV should be able to handle.Mar 30, 2008
by Brian M
Mar 28, 2008
Hell it runs great for a truck that has 200,000+ miles on it, what more could I ask for?Mar 28, 2008
by Andrew C
Feb 29, 2008
I have driven the Explorer over 12,000 miles on a transmission that has no second gear.Feb 29, 2008
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