1995 Ford E-150
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
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1995
Opened by NHTSA
37% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 71 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 64 |
| 1993 | 71 |
| 1994 | 121 |
| 1995 | 71 |
| 1996 | 59 |
| 1997 | 102 |
| 1998 | 60 |
| 1999 | 83 |
| 2000 | 50 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
37% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Suspension
21% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing front and upper ball joint.
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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 reportsMost commonly citing filler pipe and cap and tank assembly.
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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 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt.
Engine and engine cooling
10% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and emission control.
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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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1996-12-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-04-29 Loss of steering control
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2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
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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…
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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.
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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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- 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.