1995 Ford F-350 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-350 SD years
- Not enough data 31st of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Ford F-350 SD. That ranks 31st out of 32 F-350 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 25,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner 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-350 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 | 1 | 50% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 50% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 164,161 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Ford F-350 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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD F-350 SD WITH MASTERCRAFT COURSER A/T TIRES, SIZE: 33X/12.5R16.5, DOT NUMBER: [redacted]-H10L. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED BUT A CLAIM WAS FILED WITH THE…
I have owned my f350 diesel for 11 years since new, it has 127,000 miles on it, we use it for work, hauling, commuting, and towing 12,000 lb rv on vacations. If we do not get oil changes, we cannot start or drive our vehicle, so we try to keep up with regular maintenance, we have kept pretty much…
Other Ford F-350 SD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-350 SD | 8 | 5 |
| 2025 F-350 SD | 14 | 6 |
| 2024 F-350 SD | 45 | 3 |
| 2023 F-350 SD | 41 | 15 |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 112 | 17 |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 98 | 14 |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 189 | 15 |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 467 | 11 |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 203 | 9 |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 573 | 13 |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 209 | 3 |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 208 | 3 |
| 2014 F-350 SD | 7 | 4 |
| 2013 F-350 SD | 9 | 9 |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 29 | 9 |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 43 | 7 |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 50 | 6 |
| 2009 F-350 SD | 19 | 4 |
| 2008 F-350 SD | 101 | 0 |
| 2007 F-350 SD | 25 | 1 |
| 2006 F-350 SD | 127 | 1 |
| 2005 F-350 SD | 217 | 3 |
| 2004 F-350 SD | 130 | 2 |
| 2003 F-350 SD | 132 | 4 |
| 2002 F-350 SD | 124 | 3 |
| 2001 F-350 SD | 158 | 2 |
| 2000 F-350 SD | 157 | 2 |
| 1999 F-350 SD | 142 | 2 |
| 1998 F-350 SD | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 F-350 SD | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 F-350 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford F-350 SD?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, diesel, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford F-350 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-350 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-350 SD model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.