MYRModel Year Report

1995 Ford F-250

● Typical for this model
1995 Ford F-250
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:46:35.154Z

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 F-250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1994 1995: 184 complaints 1995 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2004 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 195 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2014: 142 complaints 2014 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2022
1995: 184 complaints
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YearComplaints
198911
19904
1991107
1992119
1993131
1994125
1995184
1996176
1997304
199856
1999581
2000326
2001220
2002156
2003116
2004153
2005144
2006221
200760
2008195
200954
201073
2011248
2012266
201395
2014142
2015273
2016275
20171082
2018382
20191151
2020253
2021158
2022116

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 26%

26% of complaints: service brakes — 48 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 21%

21% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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ENGINE IDLING AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950201

POWER TRAIN 20%

20% of complaints: power train — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION 13%

13% of complaints: suspension — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and u-bolt, leaf spring to axle.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and wiring.

FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1995 FORD F-250. WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HAND INJURIES WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160105

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19960529 — seats

THE WIRE HARNESS FOR THE POWER LUMBAR FEATURE ON THE SEAT IS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SUPPORT WIRES. THE SUPPORT WIRES ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN CONTACT AND DAMAGE THE INSULATION HARNESS RESULT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEATS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE DRIVER SEAT WIRE HARNESS WILL BE COVERED WITH A PROTECTIVE CONVOLUTE TUBING, WRAPPED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE AND THE HA

Campaign 96V064000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19960823 — PE (closed 19970127)

SEPARATED FRONT SUSPENSION

I 20050322 — EA (closed 20060802)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20050912 — vehicle speed control

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 CONTRO

Campaign 05V388000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE N

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Ford F-250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (48 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V064000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V388000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V286000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Ford F-250 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Ford F-250 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford F-250?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Ford F-250 have?

4 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.