1995 Ford F-350
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
- 134
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1995
Opened by NHTSA
37% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 134 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 52 |
| 1993 | 101 |
| 1994 | 96 |
| 1995 | 134 |
| 1996 | 130 |
| 1997 | 155 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 413 |
| 2000 | 304 |
| 2001 | 160 |
| 2002 | 116 |
| 2003 | 90 |
| 2004 | 159 |
| 2005 | 114 |
| 2006 | 145 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 131 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 136 |
| 2012 | 149 |
| 2013 | 76 |
| 2014 | 91 |
| 2015 | 190 |
| 2016 | 187 |
| 2017 | 480 |
| 2018 | 194 |
| 2019 | 452 |
| 2020 | 182 |
| 2021 | 88 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
37% · 49 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
23% · 31 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
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Vehicle fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-04
Tires
14% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and valve.
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While driving about 60 MPH on the highway, the driver heard a loud bang coming from the driver's side tire and discovered the tread separated from the tire, the consumer lost control of vehicle, causing a collision with a concrete barrier.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-07
Power train
10% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
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Fire
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-21
Fuel system, gasoline
9% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing tank assembly and fuel injection system.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · 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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2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
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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-350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 49 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 31 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 19 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 96V064000 · Seats
- Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06V286000 · Vehicle speed control
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- Is the 1995 Ford F-350 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Ford F-350 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford F-350?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Ford F-350 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.