Model year record

1995 Ford F-350 recalls & problems

The 1995 Ford F-350 has 3 safety recalls and 134 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (51 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints134filed by owners

Crashes · fires8 · 13reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths13 · 2reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Vehicle speed controlAug 1, 2006

Vehicle speed control

Recall 06V2860001,200,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Risk: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Fix: 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 05V017 AND 05V388)

Exterior lightingMay 24, 2006

Exterior lighting

Recall 06E04900027,176 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: 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 NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: 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.

SeatsApr 16, 1996

Seats

Recall 96V06400031,000 vehicles

Problem: 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 RESULTING IN A HIGH RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL SHORT THROUGH THE SUPPORT WIRES.
Risk: CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: OVER HEATING OF THE SUPPORT WIRES COULD RESULT, AND MELTING, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLE IGNTION OF THE SURROUNDING MATERIALS COULD OCCUR.
Fix: 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 HARNESS WILL BE REROUTED. IF DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE WIRE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components	51	4	0	3	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	33	0	8	1	195,914 mi
TiresTread/belt; Valve	19	3	0	4	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)	14	1	1	3	—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly; Fuel injection system	12	0	0	0	84,000 mi
StructureBody › Door; Frame and members	11	0	1	1	—
Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator; Wiring	11	0	5	0	—
SteeringHydraulic power assist › Pump; Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections	5	1	0	1	—
SuspensionFront › Springs › Leaf spring assembly; Front	5	0	0	0	—
VisibilityPower window devices and controls; Windshield wiper/washer	5	0	0	0	—
Unknown or other	4	0	0	0	—
EquipmentRecreational vehicle/trailer; Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.	4	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

EngineFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING WHILE PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND STATED THAT AN INSPECTION REPORT WOULD BE PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,000.
Jun 8, 2014 · 143,000 miles
Electrical systemFire
ON FEBRUARY 18, 2014, AT APPROXIMATELY 10 AM, I WAS MOVING OUR 1995 FORD F-350 TO PARK IT AT A FRIENDS HOUSE, THE TRUCK STARTED LOSING POWER, I SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL SMELL & SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD, I JUMPED OUT OF THE TRUCK & OPENED THE HOOD & THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS IN FLAMES, I IMMEDIATELY DIALED 911 & CONNECTED TO OUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT, THEY ARRIVED WITHIN MINUTES BUT THE FRONT HALF OF THE TRUCK WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED, I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL ON THESE TRUCKS UNTIL A MECHANIC FRIEND HEARD ABOUT MY TRUCK CATCHING FIRE & TOLD ME ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH THEM. *TR
Feb 18, 2014 · 91,000 miles
Suspension
THIS IS REGARDING INABILITY OF AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER (GENTRY FORD - BAKER CITY, OREGON) TO INSPECT AND DETECT A BALL JOINT PROBLEM WHICH WOULD BE EASILY DETECTABLE IN MOST VEHICLES. MY CONCERN IS THAT IMPENDING BALL JOINT FAILURE FOR THIS PARTICULAR YEAR/MODEL MAY BE UNDETECTABLE IN SOME INSTANCES EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER SUCH AS GENTRY FORD. PRIOR TO PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE, I TEST DROVE IT. DURING THE SHORT TEST DRIVE I HAD NOT NOTICED ANY SYMPTOMS OF LOOSE BALL JOINTS ALTHOUGH I DID NOTICE SOME WANDERING ON THE FREEWAY BUT ATTRIBUTED IT TO LOCAL ROAD CONDITIONS. WHILE DRIVING HOME ON THE FREEWAY I NOTICED THE WANDERING STEERING…
Mar 5, 2012 · 196,713 miles
Fuel system, gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD F-350. WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A SCRAPING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED FROM THE SUPPORT STRAPS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 250,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 245,000.
Aug 10, 2011 · 245,000 miles
Fuel system, gasoline
1995 FORD 1 TON GAS TANK DROPPED OUT BECAUSE OF RUSTY STRAPS LEAKED GAS, NO FIRE BUT AN EXPENSIVE CLEANUP, EPA CLEANUP, FIRE DEPT RESPONSE AND TOWING. *TR
Apr 10, 2011 · 84,000 miles
Engine and engine cooling
MY 1995 F350 7.3 POWER STROKE WILL WITHOUT WARNING STALL. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE IDLING OR DRIVING. ENGINE CAN BE RESTARTED AS THOUGH NOTHING HAD HAPPENED, IT MAY DO IT AGAIN IN 1 MILE OR 10 MILES. THERE IS NO HISTORY OF OVERHEATING OR ANY RELATED ISSUES THAT MAY CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. AS OF TODAY WE ARE NOT DRIVING THE VEHICLE AS SEEMS TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. IS THIS RELATED AT ALL TO THE CAM SENSOR UNIT OR SOMETHING ELSE IN THE ENGINE? *TR
Aug 17, 2009 · 253,216 miles
Engine and engine coolingFire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD F350. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR AFTER IT WAS PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WAS NO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSURED FOR FULL COVERAGE. RECENTLY, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND HE STRONGLY BELIEVES THAT THE FIRE WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 100,000. UPDATED 09/13/08. *LJ
Nov 16, 2007 · 100,000 miles
Vehicle speed control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY COACHMEN SIERRA MOTOR HOME (NA). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. HE HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. SINCE THAT TIME, HE HAS BEEN INFORMED EVERY MONTH THEREAFTER THAT THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING MONTH. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER, PURCHASE DATE, AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,653. UPDATED 02-14-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL STILL HAVE NOT BEEN FIXED AS OF YET. UPDATED 02/14/08 *TR
Sep 15, 2007 · 47,653 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESClosedLed to recall 05V388000
EA05-005 IS CLOSED WITH FORD?S ACTIONS IN RECALLS 05V-017, 05V-388, AND 06V-286, RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 6.7 MILLION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCHES (SCDS).THE BRAKE SYSTEMS IN THESE RECALLED VEHICLES GENERATE A VACUUM THAT CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE SCDS TO FAIL AND, IN CERTAIN SWITCH INSTALLATION ORIENTATIONS, CATCH FIRE.FORD IS ALSO INCLUDING THE ENTIRE POPULATION OF 1998 EXPLORERS.FORD HAS INFORMED ODI THAT TESTING TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURES IN THE 1998 EXPLORERS WILL CONTINUE AFTER THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.ODI BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLES EXHIBITING THE FACTORS CAUSING SCDS FAILURE DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT CORRELATE WELL WITH THE OBSERVED FAILURE RATES ON THESE VEHICLES BY MODEL AND MODEL YEAR.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST IN THE NON-RECALLED…
EA05005 · opened Mar 22, 2005 · closed Aug 2, 2006