1995 Ford F Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 7, 2015 · 16 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other F Series years
About as many complaints as other years 7th of 14 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Ford F Series. That ranks 7th out of 14 F Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (5 complaints, 31%), typically at around 184,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Ford F Series problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline5 · ~184,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control5 · ~115,000 mi
Electrical System4 · ~99,126 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~96,675 mi
Engine1 · ~215,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~100,000 mi
Structure1 · ~215,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~89,470 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline531%184,000——
Vehicle Speed Control531%115,000——
Electrical System425%99,126——
Engine and Engine Cooling213%96,675——
Engine16%215,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic16%100,000——
Structure16%215,000——
Suspension16%89,470——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 7 complaints
2000: 1200012003: 1200312004: 3200432005: 7200572007: 1200712011: 1201112013: 1201312015: 120151

n = 16 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Ford F Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Ford F Series.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Pinched wiring harnesses (EA96028) — opened Nov 14, 1996, closed Jul 25, 1997, led to recall 97V111000.
  • Vehicle electrical fire (PE96041) — opened Jun 13, 1996, closed Nov 14, 1996.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

My vehicle had been parked since 7.30 am in my parents driveway until 4.15 when it just caught on fire and completely burnt. Destroying a major portion of my parents driveway pavement. It appears to have started at the firewall of the truck as i said it was parked and the ignition was off. I have…

Electrical System · received May 7, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10715244

Was approaching a stop light, when all of a sudden my radio went out, my gauges started to go crazy, then my truck had shut off and turned back on. After that i noticed smoke coming from under the hood went to press my brakes, i had no brakes. So i turned into a parking lot, where now my gauges had…

Electrical System · received Aug 11, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10534705

The current recall didn't go back far enough, since my f150 gas straps also broke off. *tt

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Sep 29, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10427892

1995 f150 burnt to ground at 930pm after sitting in driveway all day. *tr

Vehicle Speed Control · received Oct 29, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10207329

IN JUNE 2003 MY 1995 F150,VIN [redacted] BURNT SITTING IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE. I HAD THE KEY IN THE HOUSE, COLD FOR 3 DAYS. I HAVE PICTURES BEFORE AND AFTER THE BURN. FOR ISSUED THE RECALL ON MY TRUCK JUST LAST MONTH. THE LOCAL SERVICE MANAGER SENT IN BY EMAIL COPIES OF THE PICTURES. THEY REFUSE…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Oct 24, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10140635

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford F Series?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford F Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Ford F Series a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F Series 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.