1995 Ford F-350

● Typical for this model
1995 Ford F-350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:22.155Z

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-350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 95 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1995 1996: 130 complaints 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 88 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 2021
1995: 134 complaints
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YearComplaints
19892
199131
199252
1993101
199495
1995134
1996130
1997155
199812
1999413
2000304
2001160
2002116
200388
2004159
2005114
2006145
200736
2008131
200928
20100
2011136
2012149
201376
201491
2015190
2016187
2017480
2018194
2019452
2020182
202188

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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ABS, BRAKE FAILURE LEAKING WHEEL CYLINDER, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS, IMPACT 12:00 SPEED 5 MPH *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960226

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE LEAKING WHEEL CYLINDER, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS, IMPACT 12:00 SPEED 5 MPH *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960226

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
TIRES 7%

7% of complaints: tires — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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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, 20031007

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 10 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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 20050322 — EA (closed 20060802)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

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-350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (10 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.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 2007 ▲ 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 2017 ■ 2019 ■ 1999

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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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Ford F-350 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.