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 PER YEAR
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| 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.
37% of complaints: service brakes — 49 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH INJURY23% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 31 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
VEHICLE FIRE. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20030204
14% of complaints: tires — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and valve.
CRASH INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
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, 20031007
10% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
FIRE
NHTSA ODI report, 20030221
9% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel injection system.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
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
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-350 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (49 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (31 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for tires issues (19 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 96V064000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06V286000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.