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1995 Ford E-150 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 104 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 6.1 times the median E-150 year — the 1995 model ranks #4 of 43 E-150 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Brakes leads the complaint categories with 26 reports (25% of the total).

104

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

2

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

8

Fires reported

6

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other E-150 years?

E-150 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted180 complaints1976: 3 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 0 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 2 complaints1982: 3 complaints1983: 1 complaints1984: 3 complaints1985: 3 complaints1986: 12 complaints1987: 20 complaints1988: 15 complaints1989: 37 complaints1990: 17 complaints1991: 20 complaints1992: 86 complaints1993: 95 complaints1994: 180 complaints1995: 104 complaints1996: 81 complaints1997: 122 complaints1998: 81 complaints1999: 115 complaints2000: 61 complaints2001: 52 complaints2002: 37 complaints2003: 31 complaints2004: 36 complaints2005: 24 complaints2006: 23 complaints2007: 15 complaints2008: 12 complaints2009: 10 complaints2010: 14 complaints2011: 30 complaints2012: 19 complaints2013: 29 complaints2014: 9 complaints2015: 10 complaints2016: 11 complaints2017: 0 complaints2021: 1 complaints2023: 0 complaints
E-150 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Ford E-150 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes2625%
Suspension1615%
Fuel System1010%
Tires & Wheels1010%
Engine77%
Steering55%
Transmission55%
Speed Control55%
Electrical System44%
Other33%
Seat Belts33%
Body & Structure33%
Airbags22%
Lighting22%
Latches & Locks11%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)11%
Visibility & Wipers11%

Does the 1995 Ford E-150 have recalls?

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

09V399000Speed ControlOctober 13, 2009 · 4,500,000 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy

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.

08V051000Speed ControlFebruary 4, 2008 · 225,000 units

Defect

FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.

Consequence

AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

06V286000Speed ControlAugust 1, 2006 · 1,200,000 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy

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)

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“ABS LIGHT COMES ON WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THEN, ABS BRAKES FAILED TO WORK. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. AFTER REPAIRS, DROVE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 49,000 MILES AND PROBLEM REAPPEARED. THIS WAS THIRD TIME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes

“VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT, DEALER MADE REPAIRS, THEN VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · July 7, 1995 · crash

“TREAD SEPERATION & BLOWOUT RESULTING IN TOTALIZATION OF VEHICAL AS WELL AS 3 PERSONS INJURED( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 30950R15 )”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 13, 2000 · crash

“WHILE FILLING VEHICLE WITH GAS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE FUEL FILLER NECK AREA, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · fire

“THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONSUMER NOTICED SOME SMOKE AND BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED, THE FIRE WENT OUT BY ITSELF. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. *JB ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 6, 2004 · fire

1995 Ford E-150 — common questions

Is the 1995 Ford E-150 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 104 complaints put the 1995 model at #4 of 43 E-150 years. It is one of the E-150 years to avoid.

What are the most common 1995 E-150 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (26 complaints), suspension (16 complaints), fuel system (10 complaints).

Does the 1995 Ford E-150 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1995 Ford E-150. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1995 Ford E-150 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Ford E-150 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the E-150 years to avoid are 1994, 1997, 1999, 1995, 1993, 1992, 1998, 1996, 2000, 2001, 1989, 2002, 2004, 2003, 2011. The cleanest record among E-150 years belongs to 2023.

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.