1995 Ford F Series recalls & problems
The 1995 Ford F Series has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 16 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (5 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints16filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 6reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1995 Ford F Series.
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 | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline Storage › Auxillary tank; Delivery | 5 | 184,000 mi |
| Vehicle speed control Cruise control | 5 | 115,000 mi |
| Electrical system Wiring › Front underhood | 4 | 99,125 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling Engine | 2 | — |
| Suspension Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic Brake fluid low warning › Lamp | 1 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
| Structure Body | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Apr 28, 2015 · 29,000 miles · fireElectrical system
MY VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED SINCE 7.30 AM IN MY PARENTS DRIVEWAY UNTIL 4.15 WHEN IT JUST CAUGHT ON FIRE AND COMPLETELY BURNT. DESTROYING A MAJOR PORTION OF MY PARENTS DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT. IT APPEARS TO HAVE STARTED AT THE FIREWALL OF THE TRUCK AS I SAID IT WAS PARKED AND THE IGNITION WAS OFF. I HAVE MY TRUCK KEYS WITH ME SO I CAN SHOW PROOF POSITIVE THE VEHICLE IGNITION WAS OFF. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE IN JAN. 2005 I DID NOT THEN NOR HAVE I EVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD OR ANYONE. MY CONCERN IS WHO IS GOING TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE TO MY PARENTS DRIVE WAY AND SINCE IT IS A RECALL ISSUE DO I NOT DESERVE TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPLACED WITH… - Aug 7, 2013 · 215,000 miles · fireElectrical system
WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY RADIO WENT OUT, MY GAUGES STARTED TO GO CRAZY, THEN MY TRUCK HAD SHUT OFF AND TURNED BACK ON. AFTER THAT I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD WENT TO PRESS MY BRAKES, I HAD NO BRAKES. SO I TURNED INTO A PARKING LOT, WHERE NOW MY GAUGES HAD PEGGED ALL TO ONE SIDE, MORE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, AND NOW I STILL DIDN'T HAVE NO BRAKES OR POWER STEERING. SO I SLAMMED THE TRUCK INTO PARK, THEN SHUT IT OFF. I POPPED THE HOOD AND NOTICED A SMALL FIRE UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE BRAKE LINES GOING TO THE MASTER CYLINDER WHERE FIRE ENGINE RED. TRIED PUTTING OUT THE FIRE BUT HAD A DEFECTIVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE FIRE SPREAD… - Oct 1, 2009Fuel system, gasoline
THE CURRENT RECALL DIDN'T GO BACK FAR ENOUGH, SINCE MY F150 GAS STRAPS ALSO BROKE OFF. *TT - Oct 10, 2007 · 284,000 miles · fireVehicle speed control
1995 F150 BURNT TO GROUND AT 930PM AFTER SITTING IN DRIVEWAY ALL DAY. *TR - Jun 10, 2003 · 130,000 miles · fireVehicle speed control › Cruise control
IN JUNE 2003 MY 1995 F150,VIN 1FTEX14NSKA48833 BURNT SITTING IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE. I HAD THE KEY IN THE HOUSE, COLD FOR 3 DAYS. I HAVE PICTURES BEFORE AND AFTER THE BURN. FOR ISSUED THE RECALL ON MY TRUCK JUST LAST MONTH. THE LOCAL SERVICE MANAGER SENT IN BY EMAIL COPIES OF THE PICTURES. THEY REFUSE CULPABILITY. *NM - Jun 25, 2000 · 75,000 milesVehicle speed control › Cruise control
1. LOST USE OF AUTO HORN 2. CRUISE CONTROL MODULE WAS BURNED UP, LOSE OF HORN 3. DISCONNECTED MODULE, GROUNDED HORN WIRE. *JB - Aug 14, 2005Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
TRUCK = 1995 FORD F-150 WITH 302 CU. IN. CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING ON TRUCK BRAKE LIGHT FUSE BLEW REPLACED 15 AMP FUSE WITH 20 AMP FUSE, WITHIN SECONDS CRUISE-CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH STARTED TO SMOKE AND MELT FROM WITHIN. REMOVED FUSE IMMEDIATELY. *NM - Jul 16, 2005 · 100,000 miles · fireService brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp
THE FIRE STSRTED IN THE FORD F150 AFTER WE HAD GONE TO BED AND ABOUT 3 HOURS AFTER PARKING THE TRUCK, IN THE DRIVE IN FRONT OF A GARAGE DOOR. THE FIRE TOTALED MY "BABY". AFTER SEEING THE NBC STORY ON FORDS I TRIED TO CONTACT FORD MOTOR CO. VAI E MAIL. O DATE NO RESPONSE.
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
- EA96028 · opened Nov 14, 1996 · closed Jul 25, 1997 · led to recall 97V111000PINCHED WIRING HARNESSES
wiring harnesses routed along left and/or right frame rails may become pinched between frame and cab.pinched harnesses may suffer loss of insulation integrity which results in a short to ground with the potential for vehicle fire. - PE96041 · opened Jun 13, 1996 · closed Nov 14, 1996VEHICLE ELECTRICAL FIRE
ENGINE WIRING HARNESSBECOMES PINCHED BETWEEN THE VEHICLE CAB AND CHASSIS LEADING TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND FIRE.