1995 Ford E-350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 16, 2018 · 69 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other E-350 years
Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 33 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Ford E-350. That ranks 3rd out of 33 E-350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (35 complaints, 51%), typically at around 76,500 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 3 fires, 13 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Ford E-350 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic35 · ~76,500 mi
Tires8 · ~72,548 mi
Suspension5
Vehicle Speed Control5 · ~200,000 mi
Air Bags4 · ~85,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling4
Fuel System, Gasoline4
Power Train3
Electrical System2 · ~224,000 mi
Steering2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3551%76,500——
Tires812%72,548——
Suspension57%———
Vehicle Speed Control57%200,000——
Air Bags46%85,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling46%———
Fuel System, Gasoline46%———
Power Train34%———
Electrical System23%224,000——
Steering23%———
Seat Belts11%———
Seats11%———
Unknown or Other11%———
Visibility11%———
Wheels11%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1996, with 10 complaints
1995: 5199551996: 10101997: 101997101998: 441999: 7199972000: 10102001: 8200182002: 442004: 1200412006: 222007: 1200712008: 222010: 1201012015: 222017: 1201712018: 11

n = 69 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Ford E-350 recalls (3)

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Vehicle speed controlOct 13, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V399000 · 4,500,000 vehicles

Problem: Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

Risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.

Fix: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.

Vehicle speed control:cruise controlFeb 4, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V051000 · 225,000 vehicles

Problem: Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.

Risk: As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.

Fix: Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Vehicle speed controlAug 1, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V286000 · 1,200,000 vehicles

Problem: On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

Risk: Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.

Fix: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on august 7, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 demon hornet rv on a 1995 ford e-350 chassis. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that both front rotors had fractured while being stored for the winter. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Mar 16, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11079799

Clock spring no speed control or keyless entry. Part # f5ua-14a664-ef is no longer available. Air bag for driver will not work.

Air Bags · received Aug 25, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11019492

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford e-350. While driving at 40 mph, the vehicle failed to decelerate. After the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jul 30, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10744969

Went to start cold and hit starter switch and the walmart battery blew up. I have photos. *tr

Electrical System · received Apr 19, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10706560

Front left tire wearing on shoulder quicker than expected. Upon inspection, found tire tread separating causing premature tire wear. Also found right inner duel tire with low tire pressure, after removing tire, found air had leaked into inner sidewall which caused a bubble which rubbed against…

Tires · received May 12, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10330217

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford E-350?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, tires, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 35 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford E-350?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1995 Ford E-350 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E-350 model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.