1995 Ford F-350

● Typical for this model
1995 Ford F-350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:24.171Z

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

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

37% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 complaints 1995: 134 complaints 1995 134 1996: 130 complaints 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2021: 88 complaints
1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1992 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 complaints 1995: 134 complaints 1995 134 1996: 130 complaints 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2000 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2004 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2012 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2016 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2020 2021: 88 complaints
1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1992 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 complaints 1995: 134 complaints 1995 134 1996: 130 complaints 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2000 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2004 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2012 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2016 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2020 2021: 88 complaints

1995: 134 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19892
199131
199252
1993101
199496
1995134
1996130
1997155
199812
1999413
2000304
2001160
2002116
200390
2004159
2005114
2006145
200736
2008131
200928
20100
2011136
2012149
201376
201491
2015190
2016187
2017480
2018194
2019452
2020182
202188

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

37% · 49 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

23% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

FIREINJURY
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Vehicle fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-04

Tires

14% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and valve.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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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 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Fire

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-21

Fuel system, gasoline

9% · 12 reports

Most 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…

  2. I
    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.

  4. R
    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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FAQ

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.