Most common 1995 Ford Bronco problems
Share of the 94 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Bronco complaints by model year
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1995 Ford Bronco recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch May overheat, smoke, or burn.
Remedy: By letter dated September 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1995 Ford Bronco:
Engine compartment fires
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…
What 1995 Ford Bronco owners say
Brakes all 35 →
I feel that this problem was caused by poor engineering by Ford motor company. I have contacted Ford motor but they refuse to take responsibilty. This fire was not my fault ! This fire was caused by a faulty plastic brake reservoir unit that leaked on the main wire harness causing a short then a fire. My insurance company paid for the repairs after I paid out $500 dollers for my deductible. I feel that Ford moter should reimburse me my $500 dollars. My insurance company refuses to pursue the matter. Ford motor refuses to take action unless my insurance company talks to them. My hands are tied. I'm just a consumer fighting two giants. Thanks for takeing the time to hear my complaint. Mike n.
Opened hood and noticed fire and complete melt down of master brake cylinder unit/reservior, which is made of plastic. Major wire harness is near plastic master brake cylinder, some wires are underneath unit. Cause: oil brake fluid leaking from plastic reservior causing wire to dissolve, then caused a fire to start when starting vehicle.
Electrical system
The incident occurred on May 28, 2011 when my wife having thought what she heard was thunder looked out of the kitchen window into the backyard, and saw smoke coming out from under the hood of the vehicle a 1995 Ford Bronco xlt. She then notified me and I proceeded outside to find that the vehicle was indeed on fire. The fire started underneath the hood on the drivers side of the engine compartment directly over the drivers side tire. I attempted to extinguish the fire using a water hose, but was unable to do so. At the same time my wife then called the local fire department around 9:30 a.m. And they arrived shortly thereafter. By the time the firemen where able to extinguish the fire the entire engine compartment as well as the interior of the vehicle was destroyed. The windshield along with the passenger side door window had shattered. …
I had an unfortunate accident occur yesterday with my 1995 Ford Bronco. About an hour or so after returning home (vehicle parked in driveway), I noticed smoke and fire pouring-out from under its hood. Fortunately I was able to extinguish the fire with a nearby garden hose, but the vehicle is a total loss. The sad thing is that although a 1995, it had never seen an upstate winter and was as close to mint as it gets for a vehicle of its age. The 'hot spot' appears to be in the immediate vicinity of the master cylinder, for which Ford did issue a recall for a faulty cruise control harness which could result in a fire while the vehicle was parked. Ironically I did have the recall work performed...... Though this seems awfully coincidental.
Speed control & acceleration
Dt: the consumer states that t 1995 Ford Bronco caught on fire and burnt on July 14, 2005. The vehicle had been driven to work. The vehicle was parked and turned off. The vehicle had been parked for about one hour and a half. The driver heard a loud popping sound and saw smoke, the smoke had filled the inter compartment of the vehicle. The driver opened the hood, and the truck had flames coming out of the left hand portion of the engine compartment. The fire was extinguished by the driver. The week before the owners were on a trip and the cruise control did not work in the vehicle. They only discovered that the cruise control did not work last week. Prior to this, the vehicle had not had any problems. The vehicle was kept regularly maintained. There is a fire department report. There were no injuries. …
Tl* the contact owned a 1995 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when it engulfed into flame and burned down his home. The contact also stated that the vehicle was completely destroyed. In addition, an investigator determined that the fire was caused by the cruise control deactivation switch. The fire and police department were notified. No injuries related to the fire were reported. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
1995 Ford Bronco engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 12 / 17 / 14 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 12 / 16 / 14 |
| 5.8L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 11 / 16 / 13 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Ford Bronco a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the Bronco to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Ford Bronco?
The brakes — 35 complaints, 37% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the electrical system (14) and speed control & acceleration (14).
How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Bronco have?
There is 1 recall for the 1995 Ford Bronco, the most recent from September 7, 2005 (vehicle speed control). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Bronco?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2024. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2022, 2021 and 2023. See the full Ford Bronco years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford Bronco problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 127,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.