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1995 Ford F-250Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 184 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford F-250, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.6× the F-250 median · #8 of 31 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints18433 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 30, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Ford F-250 has problems

184 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic388
Power train362
Engine and engine cooling345
Suspension241
Electrical system123
Fuel system, gasoline121
Tires111
Structure90
Steering82
15 other systems327

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1995 Ford F-250 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 96V-064 · Apr 16, 1996 · 31,000 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: OVER HEATING OF THE SUPPORT WIRES COULD RESULT, AND MELTING, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLE IGNTION OF THE SURROUNDING MATERIALS COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other F-250 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-250 median. How we score

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Ford F-250, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESEA05005 · closed Aug 2, 2006
    Led to recall 05V-388
  2. SEPARATED FRONT SUSPENSIONPE96052 · closed Jan 27, 1997
    No recall
In owners' words

What F-250 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1995 FORD F250. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEMS WITH LEAKING GAS LINE, BRAKES, TRANSMISSION AND SEVERAL OTHER ISSUES WITH VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATES UNSATISFACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS. *SMD THE MASTER CYLINDER, AIR PUMP, BRAKE PADS, SERPENTINE BELT, BRAKE LINES,…
Complaint 10524433 · Jul 15, 2013 · 495 miles
1995 FORD F250. CONSUMER STATES ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING. *TGW WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED, THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUT THE SHIFTER INTO PARK OR NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE WOULD RESTART. HE ALSO, STATED THE FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR WAS REPLACED. ALSO, OTHER REPAIRS INCLUDED, NEW HOSES, FAN CLUTCH, IDLER WHEEL,…
Complaint 10480485 · Oct 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND THE HOOD, FENDER WALLS AND WIRES WERE DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT TO…
Complaint 10373965 · Jan 3, 2011 · 148,000 miles

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