1995 Ford E-250: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 15 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic; the 1993 model year looks more trouble-free.
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 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Double brake (fluid) line failure back-to-back, almost simultaneously, resulting in no brakes at all. Vehicle is older, failure due to brake line rust out. (this is the third older vehicle experiencing this failure within the same age/mileage range, all within the last four years. I am suspecting accelerated oxidation due to "super-salt" used in highway de-icing in recent years.)*jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2006
“ABS warning light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system. When applying ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement in emergency stopping, wheels lock up, causing the vehicle to skid in different directions. Please give any further details. *ak the vehicle computer code indicating failure was cleared. *tc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2005
“Hood opened, while vehicle in motion, slamming into windshiled shattering it. The fiberglass was overheated and peeled away causing latch to break.”Owner report · Structure · Aug 1998
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“Driver switched lanes to avoid accident, upon returning to his lane the van lost it's steering control. He proceeded to go off the road into an embankment and the wheels broke off.”Owner report · Steering · Dec 1996
“Vehicle was struck at intersection in front passenger's door, ratchet on driver's seat belt released upon impact, causing driver to slip out of seat belt and was ejected from vehicle; also, driver's air bag did not deploy. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 1996
“The vehicle shakes uncontrolably when it reaches speeds of 55mph or more. This causes the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Please describe.”Owner report · Suspension · May 1996
“During brake application, vehicle drifts @ 30-35 mph. If vehicle is loaded with 500lbs or more it will not stop. Explain in more detail. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 1996
“When applying the brakes consumer states that it feels as if he is skidding on ice then the brakes will catch, consumer has also taken the vehicle in for brake service five times with no remedy. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 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)
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Is the 1995 Ford E-250 reliable?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Ford E-250. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1995 Ford E-250 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.