1995 Ford Econoline
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
- 73
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1995
Opened by NHTSA
45% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 73 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 86 |
| 1993 | 67 |
| 1994 | 132 |
| 1995 | 73 |
| 1996 | 81 |
| 1997 | 79 |
| 1998 | 46 |
| 1999 | 84 |
| 2000 | 39 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
45% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Engine and engine cooling
11% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing engine and catalytic convertor.
Show complaint excerpts
My 1995 Econoline van blew up in my driveway while turned off. It exploded under the hood and a huge fireball went through the cabin.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-01
Electrical system
11% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and horn.
Show complaint excerpts
The remote power mirror switch design malfunctioned, causing a fire. Manufacturer cannot determine problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-05-12
Tires
8% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
Steering
8% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and linkages.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1995-05-10Parking brake95V058000 The parking brake front cables were built longer than appropriate that reduces the performance of the parking brake in certain circumstances, and fails to fully comply with all the requirements of…
Remedy: Dealers will repair the parking brake system on the affected vehicles.
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1998-04-20Fuel system, gasoline98V062000 Vehicle description: light duty passenger vans and stripped chassis. There is interference between the parking brake cable and the fuel line which, over time, can result in damage to the fuel line…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel supply line. In addition, a piece of anti-abrasion insulation will be installed to prevent abrasion of the fuel line.
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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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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Ford Econoline — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 33 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 95V058000 · Parking brake
- Recall 98V062000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 06V286000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 1995 Ford Econoline reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Ford Econoline is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford Econoline?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Econoline have?
- 6 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.