MYRModel Year Report

1995 Ford E-150

● Typical for this model
1995 Ford E-150
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:46:27.914Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford E-150 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1995 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023
1995: 71 complaints
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YearComplaints
19891
19902
199115
199264
199371
1994121
199571
199659
1997102
199860
199983
200050
200137
200228
200321
200433
200516
200616
200712
200811
20097
201010
201123
201212
201319
20146
20158
20168
20170
20211
20230

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 37%

37% of complaints: service brakes — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SUSPENSION 21%

21% of complaints: suspension — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and upper ball joint.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 19950713

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14%

14% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and tank assembly.

FIRE
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VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE EITHER IN THE FUEL PUMP OR IN THE FUEL INJECTION. FORD REFUSES TO EVEN TALK ABOUT IT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970414

SEE SIMILAR GROUP WITH ALL TRUCKS ON THE NHTSA 93V-125-00V-424. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120508

TIRES 11%

11% of complaints: tires — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and emission control.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050203

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19961205 — PE (closed 19970429)

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

I 20050322 — EA (closed 20060802)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20060807 — vehicle speed control

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

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 05

Campaign 06V286000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080218 — vehicle speed control

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 MERCUR

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.

Campaign 08V051000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091027 — vehicle speed control

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

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 CO

Campaign 09V399000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Ford E-150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V286000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V051000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V399000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ▲ 2001 ● 2000

WORST YEARS

◆ 1994 ◆ 1997 ◆ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Ford E-150 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Ford E-150 is rated "typical".

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

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Ford E-150 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.