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1995 Ford F-250 Sd

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Nov 27, 2014
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 13, 2009
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 9 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1995 Ford F-250 Sd, most frequently naming the engine, brakes and electrical categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 28 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine325.0%
  • Brakes216.7%
  • Electrical216.7%
  • Powertrain (other)18.3%
  • Body & structure18.3%
  • Suspension18.3%
  • Driver assistance18.3%
  • Fuel system18.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
09V399000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Oct 13, 2009
4,500,000 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
The 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 MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 09S09View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA05005ClosedEngineering Analysis

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

Opened Mar 22, 2005
Closed Aug 2, 2006

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 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED WITH SCDS THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN FORD?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE NON-RECALLED POPULATION FOR INCIDENCE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT FOR DETAILS.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLed to recall 05V388000

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Body & structureElectricalEngine
Filed Nov 27, 2014
Fire reported

TRUCK WAS PARKED IN BACK OF MY DRIVEWAY AND HAD BEEN THERE FOR TWO WEEKS. THE TRUCK SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. A NEIGHBOR CALLED ME AT 3 AM OR SO TO TELL ME MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE AND BY THE TIME I WENT TO GO OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND TRY TO PUT IT OUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE CAB WERE FULLY ON FIRE. MY FIRE EXTINGUISHER DID NO GOOD FIGHTING THIS FIRE. THE FIRE DEPT PULLED UP BECAUSE MY WIFE HAD CALLED THEM AND THEY TOOK 20 MIN TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE TIRES WERE PARTLY MELTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CAB ARE GONE(BURNED) AND THE BACK OF THE TRUCK BED IS NOT TOUCHED OR EVEN THE PAINT BURNT OFF. *TR

NHTSA ID
10661134
Incident
Nov 24, 2014
Mileage
195,743 mi
Fuel system
Filed Aug 2, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE FRONT AND REAR FUEL STRAPS AND FUEL TANKS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 9/16/11 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED BOTH GAS TANK WERE RUSTED AS WELL AS THE FRONT AND REAR STRAPS. UPDATED 11/02/11

NHTSA ID
10416751
Incident
Dec 1, 2010
Mileage
90,000 mi
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Jun 14, 2010
Fire reported

A SMALL BRAKE FLUID LEAK HAD BEEN NOTICED AROUND A SENSOR ON THE MASTER CYLINDER BUT PROBLEM WAS PUT OFF AS A MINOR PROBLEM. TRUCK WAS SITTING APPROX. 5 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING, AFTER WALKING OUT OF STORE SAW THAT THE TRUCK WAS DRIPPING FLUID THAT WAS ON FIRE FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE UNDER THE HOOD (BRAKE RESERVOIR) WAS ABLE TO PUT FIRE OUT, BUT DID END UP DAMAGING MASTER CYLINDER, POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX, AND ASSORTED WIRES AND HOSES. *TR

NHTSA ID
10336321
Incident
Jun 12, 2010
Mileage
230,401 mi
Suspension
Filed Jan 8, 2010

I HAVE A 1995 FORD F-250 SUPER CAB 4X4 ON MANY INSTANCES I HAVE BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HIT A MINOR BUMP AND MY TRUCK BEGINS TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE SO BAD I HAVE TO PULL OVER. FORD HAS TOLD ME TO GET AN ALIGNMENT AND THAT WILL FIX THE PROBLEM, I DID AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS ON DOING SOME RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE A FACTORY DEFECT ON A VAST RANGE OF YEARS. FORD NEEDS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ID
10298671
Incident
Jan 5, 2010
Mileage
100,000 mi
Engine
Filed Mar 8, 2009

CPS WENT BAD ON MY 1995 F-250 FORD POWERSTROKE ENGINE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10261097
Incident
Aug 9, 2003
Mileage
158,210 mi
Engine
Filed Dec 7, 2007

THE CAM POSITIONING SENSOR HAS FAILED TWICE ON A 1995 FORD F250 TURBO DIESEL. ENGINE STALLED IN TRAFFIC LANE ON A NARROW MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY. PART REPLACED TWICE. WHY AREN'T THE 1995 FORD RECALLED UNDER FORD RECALL NO. 07S57 ? *TR

NHTSA ID
10211098
Incident
Oct 20, 2006
Mileage
157,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Jan 9, 2007

SEVERE CORROSION OF BRAKE LINES THAT CONNECT CALIPERS AND CYLINDERS TO TEE FITTINGS RESULTS IN THE RUPTURE OF THE METAL LINES AND RESULTS IN THE COMPLETE AND IMMEDIATE LOSS OF THE NORMAL BRAKE SYSTEM. THE LATEST FAILURE IS THE BRAKE LINE THAT CONNECTS MASTER CYCLINDER TO PROPORTIONING VALVE. I HAVE REPLACED THE FORWARD AND REAR BRAKE LINES 3 (THREE) TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE TRUCK IN 1995. THE LOSS OF THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE SYSTEM IS A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD.

NHTSA ID
10178160
Incident
Jan 9, 2007
Mileage
12,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Jan 8, 2007
Fire reported

WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE DO TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT ON SPEED CONTROL . NO ONE HAS ATTEMPTED TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER. *JB

NHTSA ID
10178037
Incident
Jan 8, 2006
Mileage
180,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

03211

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

LOSS OF POWER AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ALSO ILLUMINATE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 128 AND 845 OR P0236 AND P0238 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

032131

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE MISS DUE TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING AT GREEN ENGINE BREAK-IN. *TT

03148

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

01156

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

01157

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

002310

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Ford F-250 Sd by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026750—
2025157062.4
2024374059.5
20234316061.0
202211917059.8
202116213159.8
202026015364.7
20191,16012359.6
201839710358.4
20171,15515359.2
20162874156.6
20152963254.4
2014261146.2
2013211139.5
2012571138.2
20111221144.4
2010321038.1
2009231039.7
20081412150.3
2007543252.3
20062743253.8
20052955255.6
20042544360.9
20031786561.4
20022455463.5
20012884862.9
20002334564.9
19992495563.4
1998113—
1997392360.7
1996111149.5
1995Viewing911—
1994211—
1993410—
1992300—
1991100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.