1995 Ford E-150: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 71 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (26% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Manufacturer recall number 09s09 NHTSA recall number 09v399000 speed control deactivation switcth (scds) may leak internally and than overheat,smoke or burn,vehicle fire could occur with or without engine running, this is an unrepaired recall”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2020
“While turning on to my street the three bolts holding the gear box to the frame sheared off causing loss of control of the vehicle. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Jul 2013
“The filler neck leaks gas at the rubber hose. Every time you add gas, does not have to be full tank. We were given this vehicle with the leak. Cannot afford to have fixed by mechanic, we have a hose clamp around the rubber to hold it on. The actual metal filler section in rotten rusted away. One time I parked at a gas station and they threatened to call police to have me towed, I never heard of the gas line leaking like this but see alot alot of similar complaints on this year range of e150s. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2010
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“1995 ford e150 steering gearbox bolts sheared off from frame causing total steering failure, vehicle had to be towed, complete loss of steering, extremely dangerous, would have been a huge wreck if failure happened moments earlier. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2010
“Dt*: the contact stated after parking the vehicle and entering a store, the contact was notified by the police that there was smoke coming from the vehicle. When the hood was opened there was evidence of a fire in the engine compartment. A police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic shop, where the problem was identified as a faulty vehicle speed control switch, as described in the recall letter # 06v286000, vehicle speed control, which the contact had just received. The part was replaced, but the brake and running lights failed to illuminate and the cruise control did not function. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 10/25/2006 - *nm”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2006
“The exhaust gas recirculation (egr) tube broke at the flexible section of the tube on my 1995 ford e-150 van with a 5.8l engine. The broken egr tube causes exhaust to leak. Ford currently has a similar recall on 1993 -1997 super duty trucks, NHTSA recall #97v209 (ford campaign #97s92). *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2006
“Dt: contact stated the cruise control switch on the master cylinder melted. A fuse blew out, and the vehicle would not come out of park. This was how they came to notice the burned switch. This happened on 8-16-05. The vehicle is a 1995 ford e- 150 club wagon. There were no problems prior to this. Neither the dealer nor ford have been notified. There was no fire. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2005
“Dt: the callers vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle was sitting for about 9 hours. The fire department came to put the fire out. They did file a report. Caller said it was a 3 alarm fire. The vehicle was totaled. Caller has 50 other fords. They are the e150 and e250 cargo vans. He has concerns about the other ones catching fire. The caller said there was a recall on this problem but this vehicle was not included. The building was damaged and some of the vehicles at the business. Dealer told him his vehicle was not in recall. Manufacturer has not got back to him yet. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · May 2005
“The vehicle caught fire while parked in the driveway. The consumer noticed some smoke and burning odor coming from the vehicle. The consumer stated, the fire went out by itself. The cause of the problem has not been determined. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2004
“The fuel overflow hose ford part # f7u79170aa has rotted and cracked approximately 1.5'' long just above the clamp that secures it to the fuel tank. After refueling, the gas fumes are quite strong and would leave a puddle of fuel under vehicle. Would also loose fuel when driving when tank was over 3/4 full. Fuel would drip down from all sides of fuel tank. The possibility of fuel blowing back onto the hot exhaust and brakes is extremely high. I am holding onto the defective fuel overflow hose if anyone would like to see it. *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 2003
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 6 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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 05V017 AND 05V388)
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1995 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Ford E-150 reliable?
NHTSA has 71 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Ford E-150. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (26% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Ford E-150 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 95,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Ford E-150 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning vehicle speed control. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.