1995 Ford Bronco
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 94
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1995
Opened by NHTSA
43% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 94 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 34 |
| 1988 | 53 |
| 1989 | 85 |
| 1990 | 57 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 41 |
| 1994 | 94 |
| 1995 | 94 |
| 1996 | 81 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2021 | 228 |
| 2022 | 385 |
| 2023 | 229 |
| 2024 | 82 |
| 2025 | 54 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
43% · 40 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Vehicle speed control
17% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing cruise control.
Show complaint excerpts
Letter from congressman griffith on behalf of constituent re 1995 Ford Bronco recall. *smd the consumer stated on June 16, 2015, his vehicle exploded and caught on fire in his driveway. The consumer was informed about a recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-09
Tl* the contact owned a 1995 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when it engulfed into flame and burned down his home. The contact also stated that the vehicle was completely destroyed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-10
Dt: last week Ford Bronco caught on fire. The vehicle was idling in front of the consumer's house for just a few minutes. The consumer was in the vehicle. The vehicle had not been driven for about a day.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-19
Electrical system
16% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
The vehicle was parked when all of a sudden the engine compartment caught on fire. Results showed that there was an electrical shortage in the engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-24
Power train
14% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.
Steering
6% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and anti-theft device.
Show complaint excerpts
Driving on wet pavement at a speed 0F 35 MPH, hitting a curb lost control vehicle roll and flip on side. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-12
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1995Complaint volume 94 complaints filed for this model year.
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2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
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2005-09-12Vehicle speed control05V388000 On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
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…
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Ford Bronco — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 40 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V388000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 1995 Ford Bronco reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Ford Bronco is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford Bronco?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Bronco have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.