1995 Ford F-250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-250 years
- About as many complaints as other years 9th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 184 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Ford F-250. That ranks 9th out of 24 F-250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (38 complaints, 21%), typically at around 848 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 17 fires, 5 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 184owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Ford F-250 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 | 38 | 21% | 848 | — | — |
| Power Train | 36 | 20% | 122,900 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 34 | 18% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 24 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 7% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 7% | 166,666 | — | — |
| Tires | 11 | 6% | 64,248 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 5% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 4% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 4% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 3% | 226,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 149,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 78,955 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 202,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 91,710 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 400,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Ford F-250 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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)
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.
- Separated front suspension (PE96052) — opened Aug 23, 1996, closed Jan 27, 1997.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Seat back bolts broke while driving vehicle. Lost control almost going off road. In motion, two lane highway driving winding road. Broke rounding a curve.
Tl* the contact owned a 1995 ford f-250. When the vehicle came to a complete stop, the contact noticed flames underneath the hood. The contact sustained hand injuries while attempting to extinguish the fire. Medical attention was not required. The contact discovered that the fire started at the…
I replaced the rear brakes on my 1995 ford f250. I put on new duralast brake shoes (part #358) from autozone. Afterwards, the emergency/parking brake failed. I took everything apart and took a while before i found the problem. At the top of the brake shoes there is a half circle where the front and…
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford f-250. The contact stated that there was a visible fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Driver side seat belts will not retract automatically causing concern belt would fail to work. *tr
Other Ford F-250 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 F-250 | 142 | 0 |
| 2013 F-250 | 95 | 0 |
| 2012 F-250 | 266 | 1 |
| 2011 F-250 | 248 | 2 |
| 2010 F-250 | 73 | 0 |
| 2009 F-250 | 54 | 0 |
| 2008 F-250 | 196 | 7 |
| 2007 F-250 | 60 | 4 |
| 2006 F-250 | 221 | 4 |
| 2005 F-250 | 144 | 3 |
| 2004 F-250 | 154 | 2 |
| 2003 F-250 | 116 | 2 |
| 2002 F-250 | 156 | 2 |
| 2001 F-250 | 220 | 4 |
| 2000 F-250 | 326 | 5 |
| 1999 F-250 | 581 | 14 |
| 1998 F-250 | 56 | 6 |
| 1997 F-250 | 304 | 10 |
| 1996 F-250 | 176 | 4 |
| 1995 | 184 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford F-250?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 38 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford F-250?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Ford F-250 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-250 model years, the 1995 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.