1995 Ford Econoline Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Econoline years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Ford Econoline. That ranks 4th out of 24 Econoline model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (25 complaints, 34%), typically at around 51,320 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 7 fires, 6 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 73owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Ford Econoline 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 | 25 | 34% | 51,320 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 11% | 14,925 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 10% | 75,521 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 7% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 4% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Ford Econoline recalls (4)
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Vehicle speed control:cruise control
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 control
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)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty passenger vans and stripped chassis. There is interference between the parking brake cable and the fuel line which, over time, can result in damage to the fuel line causing fuel leakage.
Risk: If there is fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source, fire could result.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel supply line. In addition, a piece of anti-abrasion insulation will be installed to prevent abrasion of the fuel line.
Parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable
Problem: The parking brake front cables were built longer than appropriate that reduces the performance of the parking brake in certain circumstances, and fails to fully comply with all the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: the effectiveness of the parking brake system on a severe grade may be diminished.
Fix: Dealers will repair the parking brake system on the affected vehicles.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford econoline van. The contact stated that there was a burning smell coming from the wheel well in the brakes. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop where they replaced the calipers, rotors , and brakes pads. The contact stated that he can still smell something…
1995 ford e150 based conversion van has had the braking systems/abs hydraulic control unit replaced twice in less than 83000 miles. Both replacements were done at ford dealers and copies of both invoices can be provided. Since this failure disables the abs system and produces a hopping in the rear…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford 250 econoline. The contact stated that when the vehicle was in park, it would move in reverse instead of stopping. The vehicle is being diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was 68,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford econoline. While driving approximately 35 mph the "abs" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection, and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 900. The current mileage…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford f150 econoline. The contact received a safety recall notice in february of 2008 regarding the vehicle speed control: cruise control. Ford stated that the part was unavailable and advised the contact to disconnect the cruise control himself. There had been no failure…
Other Ford Econoline years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Econoline | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 Econoline | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Econoline | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Econoline | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Econoline | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Econoline | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Econoline | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Econoline | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 Econoline | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Econoline | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Econoline | 22 | 2 |
| 2002 Econoline | 23 | 2 |
| 2001 Econoline | 28 | 3 |
| 2000 Econoline | 39 | 3 |
| 1999 Econoline | 84 | 5 |
| 1998 Econoline | 46 | 2 |
| 1997 Econoline | 79 | 2 |
| 1996 Econoline | 81 | 3 |
| 1995 | 73 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford Econoline?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Econoline?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Ford Econoline a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Econoline model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.