Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Ford Bronco owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
While driving on expressway and pulling a trailer , vehicle involved in an accident and brakes did not work properly at that time. Truck is equpped with ABS. Brakes have been replaced 3 times, brakes did not work properly when pulling the trailer.
With owning a little over a year truck has used 4 to 5 sets of brake pads which were replaced due to excessive wear. Green valley Ford wants him to take truck back as is. Rotors, brake shoes, brake lining, and calipers have also been replaced with no resolution. Oil pan gaset replaced due to a leak, engine light illuminated coolant leak due to unsecured hose. Vehicle felt unsafe when changing lanes, dealer tightened under body suspension components, rear of truck vibrates while driving 60-70 MPH, vehicle also wanders while driving. Air leaks from both doors, weather strip warped, door pillars replaced, still air noise. Front transfer case noisy, transmission does not always go into park, 4x4 low range would not engage, transmission fluid leak, 4x4 takes a while to disengage after pressing button, noise from forward to reverse. Spare tire carrier broke, would not latch. …
My Bronco has been brought to dealers countless numbers of times, to resolve this problem and is still not fixed. Ford was also contacted and thay told me your worrinty has expired, I told them that this has been a ongoing problem sence I bought the Bronco, thay replid sorry ser. * no safety defect mentioned.
Ongoing / intermittent problem when applying brakes. Pedal would go to the floor or harden while applying. This caused extended stopping distance. Please feel free to provide any further details.
Consumer stopped, when he left the truck parking emergency brake failed, vehicle rolled backwards and there was impact at 5:00 to other cars. Tt
While driving the vehicle applied the brakes and the steering wheel shook back and forth. Took vehicle to dealer several times and they cannot fix the problem.
Braking system malfunctioned 4 times, causing brakes to wear metal to metal, which May cause extended stopping distance and result in a crash.
While driving the vehicle the ABS brakes grind and when trying to slow down, then brakes go all the way to the floor. Vehicle will not stop.
Brake complaints in other Bronco years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 1995 Ford Bronco?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Ford Bronco, 37% of the model year's 94 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (13 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Ford Bronco brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 1995 Ford Bronco, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 2 fires and 0 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.