1995 Ford E-150

● Typical for this model
1995 Ford E-150
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:17.788Z

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.

Complaints
71
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

37% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1995 71 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 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 complaint 2023: 0 complaints
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1991 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1995 71 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 1999 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints 2023
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1991 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1995 71 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 1999 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints 2023

1995: 71 complaints

View as data table
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% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Suspension

21% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing front and upper ball joint.

CRASHINJURY
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Vehicle pulled to the right, dealer made repairs, then vehicle pulled to the left, resulting in an accident/injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-13

Fuel system, gasoline

14% · 10 reports

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-04-14

See similar group with all trucks on the NHTSA 93V-125-00V-424.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-08

Tires

11% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 7 reports

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, 2005-02-03

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1996-12-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-04-29 Loss of steering control
  2. I
    2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
  3. R
    2006-08-07Vehicle speed control06V286000 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…

  4. R
    2008-02-18Vehicle speed control08V051000 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…

    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.

  5. R
    2009-10-27Vehicle speed control09V399000 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…

    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…

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Ford E-150 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V286000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 09V399000 · Vehicle speed control

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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.