1995 Ford F-250
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
- 184
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1995
Opened by NHTSA
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 184 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 107 |
| 1992 | 119 |
| 1993 | 131 |
| 1994 | 125 |
| 1995 | 184 |
| 1996 | 176 |
| 1997 | 304 |
| 1998 | 56 |
| 1999 | 581 |
| 2000 | 326 |
| 2001 | 220 |
| 2002 | 156 |
| 2003 | 116 |
| 2004 | 153 |
| 2005 | 144 |
| 2006 | 221 |
| 2007 | 60 |
| 2008 | 196 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2010 | 73 |
| 2011 | 248 |
| 2012 | 266 |
| 2013 | 95 |
| 2014 | 142 |
| 2015 | 273 |
| 2016 | 275 |
| 2017 | 1,082 |
| 2018 | 382 |
| 2019 | 1,151 |
| 2020 | 253 |
| 2021 | 158 |
| 2022 | 116 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
26% · 48 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Engine and engine cooling
21% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Show complaint excerpts
Engine idling and caught on fire. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-01
Power train
20% · 37 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.
Suspension
13% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing front and u-bolt, leaf spring to axle.
Electrical system
7% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and wiring.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2016-01-05
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1996-05-29Seats96V064000 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…
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…
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1996-08-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-01-27 Separated front suspension
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2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
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2005-09-12Vehicle speed control05V388000 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…
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2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 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…
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.
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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…
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Ford F-250 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 48 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 39 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 37 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 96V064000 · Seats
- Recall 05V388000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06V286000 · Vehicle speed control
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.