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1995 Ford Bronco problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 131 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 16.4 times the median Bronco year — the 1995 model ranks #4 of 36 Bronco years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Reports tied to this model year include 2 deaths and 5 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

Brakes leads the complaint categories with 41 reports (31% of the total).

131

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

8

Crash-involved

19

Fires reported

5

Injuries

2

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Bronco years?

Bronco NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted468 complaints1967: 2 complaints1969: 1 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 1 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 2 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 2 complaints1982: 1 complaints1983: 4 complaints1984: 11 complaints1985: 24 complaints1986: 43 complaints1987: 61 complaints1988: 68 complaints1989: 118 complaints1990: 77 complaints1991: 37 complaints1992: 56 complaints1993: 45 complaints1994: 114 complaints1995: 131 complaints1996: 109 complaints1997: 1 complaints1998: 2 complaints1999: 5 complaints2021: 288 complaints2022: 468 complaints2023: 255 complaints2024: 101 complaints2025: 66 complaints2026: 5 complaints
Bronco NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Ford Bronco problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes4131%
Speed Control1612%
Electrical System1511%
Transmission1310%
Tires & Wheels86%
Steering65%
Engine54%
Other54%
Suspension43%
Airbags32%
Fuel System32%
Body & Structure32%
Visibility & Wipers32%
Seat Belts22%
Seats22%
Lighting11%
Driver Assistance11%

Does the 1995 Ford Bronco have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E026000LightingMarch 23, 2006 · 61,944 units

Defect

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

05V388000Speed ControlSeptember 7, 2005 · 4,500,000 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

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)

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“OPENED HOOD AND NOTICED FIRE AND COMPLETE MELT DOWN OF MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER UNIT/RESERVIOR, WHICH IS MADE OF PLASTIC. MAJOR WIRE HARNESS IS NEAR PLASTIC MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER, SOME WIRES ARE UNDERNEATH UNIT. CAUSE: OIL BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM PLASTIC RESERVIOR CAUSING WIRE TO DISSOLVE, THEN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · January 19, 2002 · fire

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1995 FORD BRONCO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A NEIGHBOR ADVISED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CAUSED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. A POLICE REPORT WAS ALSO FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · October 5, 2010 · fire

“VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN PARKING LOT WITH ENGINE OFF. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT BELIEVED THAT FIRE WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE UNDER HOOD. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND NOTHING WOULD BE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 17, 2000 · fire

“THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DASH HAS COME LOOSE AND BOUNCES WHEN TRAVERSING SPEED BUMPS AND ROUGH ROADS. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH A FORD ENGINEERED MODIFICATION MADE IN PRODUCTION AND THE FORD DEALER IN POWAY DID NOT EVEN KNOW ABOUT IT.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 15, 2003

“ALL 5 WHEEL STUDS SHEARED OFF CAUSING THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL TO BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN VIOLENT SHAKING. NLM”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 5, 1999

1995 Ford Bronco — common questions

Is the 1995 Ford Bronco reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 131 complaints put the 1995 model at #4 of 36 Bronco years. It is one of the Bronco years to avoid.

What are the most common 1995 Bronco problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (41 complaints), speed control (16 complaints), electrical system (15 complaints).

Does the 1995 Ford Bronco have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1995 Ford Bronco. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1995 Ford Bronco under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Ford Bronco years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Bronco years to avoid are 2022, 2021, 2023, 1995, 1989, 1994, 1996, 2024, 1990, 1988, 2025, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1986, 1991. The cleanest record among Bronco years belongs to 1980.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.