1995 Ford Bronco Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bronco years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Ford Bronco. That ranks 4th out of 11 Bronco model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (34 complaints, 36%). Complaints mention 7 crashes, 18 fires, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 94owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Ford Bronco problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 34 | 36% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 15% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 15% | 139,283 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 12% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 6% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 3% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Ford Bronco recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A fire at the switch could occur.
Fix: By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine compartment fires (EA05005) — opened Mar 22, 2005, closed Aug 2, 2006, led to recall 05V388000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Component- cruise control cutout switch recall# 05s28. Performed repaired on 6 june 2006. Called my dealership regarding this recall, they adamantly refuse to perform a repair on my vehicle due to the fact that my vehicle repair history shows no open recalls. However an supplemental order order#16…
Letter from congressman griffith on behalf of constituent re 1995 ford bronco recall. *smd the consumer stated on june 16, 2015, his vehicle exploded and caught on fire in his driveway. The consumer was informed about a recall. However, ford customer service claim to know nothing about it. *jb
The seat belt latch disconnects or does not remain securely latched. *tr
Tl* the contact owned a 1995 ford bronco. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when it engulfed into flame and burned down his home. The contact also stated that the vehicle was completely destroyed. In addition, an investigator determined that the fire was caused by the cruise control…
The incident occurred on may 28, 2011 when my wife having thought what she heard was thunder looked out of the kitchen window into the backyard, and saw smoke coming out from under the hood of the vehicle a 1995 ford bronco xlt. She then notified me and i proceeded outside to find that the vehicle…
Other Ford Bronco years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Bronco | 9 | 9 |
| 2025 Bronco | 54 | 19 |
| 2024 Bronco | 79 | 16 |
| 2023 Bronco | 229 | 18 |
| 2022 Bronco | 381 | 23 |
| 2021 Bronco | 230 | 20 |
| 1999 Bronco | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Bronco | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Bronco | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Bronco | 81 | 1 |
| 1995 | 94 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford Bronco?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 34 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Bronco?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Ford Bronco a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bronco model years, the 1995 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.