• Many 1995 Ford Explorer owners have complained about the transmission.front view orange truck image by patrimonio designs from Fotolia.com
  
  The 1995 Ford Explorer has several recalls on the vehicle as of 2010; Explorer owners should check with their local dealership to ensure these recalls no longer apply to their vehicle. Ford has recalled the Explorer for problems with the headlights, the suspension and the hatchback lift support, as well as other items such as the factory tires and front air bags. Unfortunately, none of these recalls have dealt with the transmission problems many Explorer owners have complained about.
  
  

Low Transmission Fluid

• One of the biggest problems with the 1995 Ford Explorer transmission centers on its transmission fluid leaking or running low, causing problems. To check the transmission fluid level properly, Explorer owners must pull the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel while the Explorer idles. Excessively low transmission fluid levels can create multiple transmission problems such as slipping gears or slow start-up when the drive pushes the accelerator from a stopped position; in some cases, the Explorer will not move at all. Explorer owners should refill the transmission fluid to the proper level, ensuring that they do not overfill the transmission. Check the color and smell of the transmission fluid to ensure you do not need to change it. If the transmission fluid is dark brown or smells burnt, flush and change the transmission fluid.
  
  

Transmission Filter

• The 1995 Ford Explorer's transmission contains a filter that filters out debris stemming from general wear of the gears. Damage to or clogging of this filter can cause transmission problems in the Ford Explorer. The transmission filter will cause the Explorer to jump or stall because of overheating, and the vehicle will even lose power when accelerating. Drain the transmission fluid through a drain plug located under the vehicle, then remove the pan that covers the transmission filter. You can easily remove and change the filter once you remove the pan.
  
  

Seals Leaking

• A 1995 Ford Explorer can come in four- or two-wheel drive, which makes a difference in the number driveshaft seals on the transmission. These seals have a tendency of wearing out quickly on the 1995 Explorer; Ford has not given a reason for this transmission problem. When the seals are leaking, you will notice droplets of transmission fluid under the vehicle when the Explorer has sat in one place for a while. Four-wheel-drive Explorers will have front and rear seals, while two-wheel-drive will only have a rear seal. These seals can deteriorate over time, causing the transmission fluid to leak out and create multiple issues with the transmission such as slippage or slow start-up.