A/C direction flow problem & dashboard lights out

The temperature and mode functions of the AC system in your 1995 Ford Explorer should be controlled by cables. The glove box can be lowered out of the way to check their operation. If you squeeze the sides together when the glove box is open, it should lower down from the dash. As for the dashboard lights, they are commonly all on the same fuse or circuit. If only some are out chances are it is the bulbs.