1995 Ford F-250 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-250 SD years
- Not enough data 30th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Ford F-250 SD. That ranks 30th out of 32 F-250 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 22%), typically at around 187,872 miles. Complaints mention 3 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Ford F-250 SD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 22% | 187,872 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 22% | 157,605 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 22% | 121,201 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | 195,743 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 195,743 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | 230,401 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Ford F-250 SD recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
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.
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.
Truck was parked in back of my driveway and had been there for two weeks. The truck spontaneously caught on fire. A neighbor called me at 3 am or so to tell me my truck was on fire and by the time i went to go out with a fire extinguisher and try to put it out the engine compartment and the cab…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that a strong odor of fuel was coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who examined the vehicle and located the failure at the front and rear fuel straps and fuel tanks. The vehicle had not been repaired. The…
A small brake fluid leak had been noticed around a sensor on the master cylinder but problem was put off as a minor problem. Truck was sitting approx. 5 minutes after driving, after walking out of store saw that the truck was dripping fluid that was on fire from the drivers side under the hood…
I have a 1995 ford f-250 super cab 4x4 on many instances i have been driving down the road and hit a minor bump and my truck begins to violently shake so bad i have to pull over. Ford has told me to get an alignment and that will fix the problem, i did and the problem still exists on doing some…
Cps went bad on my 1995 f-250 ford powerstroke engine. *tr
Other Ford F-250 SD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-250 SD | 9 | 6 |
| 2025 F-250 SD | 17 | 7 |
| 2024 F-250 SD | 40 | 4 |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 43 | 16 |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 126 | 17 |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 166 | 12 |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 265 | 14 |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 1,164 | 11 |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 398 | 9 |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 1,155 | 14 |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 290 | 3 |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 296 | 2 |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 26 | 0 |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 F-250 SD | 57 | 0 |
| 2011 F-250 SD | 122 | 0 |
| 2010 F-250 SD | 32 | 0 |
| 2009 F-250 SD | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 F-250 SD | 141 | 0 |
| 2007 F-250 SD | 54 | 1 |
| 2006 F-250 SD | 274 | 1 |
| 2005 F-250 SD | 295 | 3 |
| 2004 F-250 SD | 254 | 2 |
| 2003 F-250 SD | 178 | 4 |
| 2002 F-250 SD | 245 | 3 |
| 2001 F-250 SD | 288 | 2 |
| 2000 F-250 SD | 233 | 2 |
| 1999 F-250 SD | 249 | 2 |
| 1998 F-250 SD | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 F-250 SD | 39 | 2 |
| 1996 F-250 SD | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 | 9 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford F-250 SD?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford F-250 SD?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Ford F-250 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-250 SD model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.