1995 Ford F-150 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-150 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 21st of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 626 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Ford F-150. That ranks 21st out of 33 F-150 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (139 complaints, 22%), typically at around 88,975 miles. Complaints mention 47 crashes, 114 fires, 38 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 626owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 47complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Ford F-150 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 problems | 139 | 22% | 88,975 | “abs brakes” (22%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 76 | 12% | 121,382 | “cruise control” (51%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 75 | 12% | 120,000 | “locking hubs” (8%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 71 | 11% | 138,500 | “oil pan” (48%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 65 | 10% | 110,000 | “caught fire” (37%) | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 59 | 9% | 74,602 | “rear tank” (19%) | — |
| Suspension | 44 | 7% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 43 | 7% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 35 | 6% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 25 | 4% | 37,385 | — | — |
| Structure | 18 | 3% | 77,775 | — | — |
| Seats | 13 | 2% | 152,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 11 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 1% | 187,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 1% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 1% | 121,423 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 1% | 197,360 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 1% | 131,280 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 1% | 94,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 0% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Ford F-150 recalls (2)
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)
Seats
Problem: The wire harness for the power lumbar feature on the seat is underneath the front seat cushion support wires. The support wires on the driver seat can contact and damage the insulation harness resulting in a high resistance electrical short through the support wires.
Risk: Consequence of defect: over heating of the support wires could result, and melting, smoke, or possible igntion of the surrounding materials could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the seats on the affected vehicles. If no damage is found, the driver seat wire harness will be covered with a protective convolute tubing, wrapped with electrical tape and the harness will be rerouted. If damage is found, the wire harness will be replaced.
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.
The contact owns a 1995 Ford F-150 equipped with a Clutch Max Clutch Kit sold by Clutch America. The part and serial numbers were unknown. The contact stated that while making a right turn into a parking lot, the clutch pedal was depressed and went to the floor and seized. The contact stated that…
My vehicle has 2 fuel tanks. In the last month I have been noticing that the rest tank is pushing gas to the front tank. I have also noticed a strong fuel smell if I select the rear tank first after filling both tanks. Looking on line there is a NHTSA recall on 1990-1993 models. NHTSA # 93v125000…
My truck has dual fuel tanks. Fuel from the front tank is diverted into the rear tank. This causes the rear tank to overflow gasoline out of the gas cap. This happens when the truck's engine is running and it is stationary or in motion. I have to make sure the rear tank is never more than half full…
While driving my dual tank 1995 ford f-150, using the rear tank, i noticed fuel being forced out of my front fuel filler cap. Not sure how much fuel was pumped out prior to my noticing. I had to let the truck sit while the fuel vapor dissipated. I finally got it home using the front tank. Not sure…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still on the outside of the garage, when he noticed fire exiting from the engine. The contact stated he had a fire extinguisher and water hose and was trying to extinguished the fire but was unable to. The fire…
Other Ford F-150 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 F-150 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 F-150 | 12 | 5 |
| 2025 F-150 | 107 | 13 |
| 2024 F-150 | 193 | 11 |
| 2023 F-150 | 413 | 13 |
| 2022 F-150 | 597 | 23 |
| 2021 F-150 | 1,028 | 29 |
| 2020 F-150 | 736 | 11 |
| 2019 F-150 | 1,336 | 9 |
| 2018 F-150 | 2,318 | 18 |
| 2017 F-150 | 1,449 | 17 |
| 2016 F-150 | 2,074 | 13 |
| 2015 F-150 | 1,729 | 13 |
| 2014 F-150 | 1,537 | 8 |
| 2013 F-150 | 2,989 | 3 |
| 2012 F-150 | 1,783 | 4 |
| 2011 F-150 | 2,191 | 6 |
| 2010 F-150 | 843 | 1 |
| 2009 F-150 | 324 | 2 |
| 2008 F-150 | 369 | 1 |
| 2007 F-150 | 488 | 2 |
| 2006 F-150 | 585 | 4 |
| 2005 F-150 | 1,112 | 3 |
| 2004 F-150 | 2,029 | 5 |
| 2003 F-150 | 423 | 4 |
| 2002 F-150 | 821 | 2 |
| 2001 F-150 | 1,236 | 8 |
| 2000 F-150 | 1,075 | 6 |
| 1999 F-150 | 1,044 | 7 |
| 1998 F-150 | 1,381 | 8 |
| 1997 F-150 | 2,758 | 14 |
| 1996 F-150 | 324 | 2 |
| 1995 | 626 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford F-150?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 139 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford F-150?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Ford F-150 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-150 model years, the 1995 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.