Most common 1995 Ford E-150 problems
Share of the 71 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford E-150 complaints by model year
Best E-150 years: 2009, 2014, 2015. Years to avoid: 2001, 1997, 1999, 1995, 1996. Compare all years →
1995 Ford E-150 recalls (3)
Vehicle speed control
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…
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…
Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
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.
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.
Vehicle speed control
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)
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 1995 Ford E-150:
Loss of steering control
There is no summary currently available
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 E-150 owners say
Brakes all 20 →
Passenger side seatbelt locked up causing the consumer to become trapped in. At 44,ooo miles transmission had to be rebuilt. Also, a 3rd set of brakes and tires had been replaced. In addition, door locks jammed and the door cannnot be opened . The vehicle pulls to the right due to poor alignment. The weather strip was not working because of the rear door moulding failure. The radiator was leaking. Ticking noise coming from engine area under aceleration or going up hills. Windshield wiper control knob must be turned all way around to turn on wipers due to multifunction switch failure.
Switch (sw-5945 or f3tz-9f924-bb) attached to brake master cylinder failed and allowed brake fluid to pass thru the switch and shorted out the wires to the switch this dead short caused fuse #1 to blow and the speedometer and odometer to cease operation--brake fluid had been leaking from the master cylinder prior to the switch arking and causing the dead short with no brake system malfunction indication-problem caught by owner prior to low fluid indication-when taken to the dealer for no odometer/speedometer the dealers "computer " evaluation was a bad clock spring and bad shifter handle.
Suspension
Passenger side seatbelt locked up causing the consumer to become trapped in. At 44,ooo miles transmission had to be rebuilt. Also, a 3rd set of brakes and tires had been replaced. In addition, door locks jammed and the door cannnot be opened . The vehicle pulls to the right due to poor alignment. The weather strip was not working because of the rear door moulding failure. The radiator was leaking. Ticking noise coming from engine area under aceleration or going up hills. Windshield wiper control knob must be turned all way around to turn on wipers due to multifunction switch failure.
Vehicle pulled to the right, dealer made repairs, then vehicle pulled to the left, resulting in an accident/injury.
Wheels & tires
I purchased a set of 4 sears guardsman trailhandler ap tires for my 1995 e-150 econoline van on 4/20/98. The car had 36479 miles at the time. In June 2001, the car began handling as though the allignment was out or a tire needed balancing. Turned out that one tire had a tread separation. Iwas advised that it was only necessary to replace the one tire, but replaced a pair instead. Miles at the time: 50184. Took an extended trip (california to missouri) and experienced a tread separation blow-out on one of the remaining trailhandlers from the original purchase. Miles at that time: approx 54000. The blow-out occurred on interstate at highway speed on a left rear tire. The car had begun to ride rough shortly before the blow-out, so I slowed down and positioned myself to get off at the next exit, probably preventing an accident. …
While driving 65mph, vehicle started to feel out of balance. Took vehicle to tire retailer for rebalancing & alignment. Mechanic showed driver that tread separated from tires. Later consumer contacted Goodyear after hearing news about tires. Informed to exchange tires for new ones.
1995 Ford E-150 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | RWD | 13 / 15 / 14 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 12 / 17 / 14 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 12 / 17 / 14 |
| 5.8L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 11 / 16 / 13 |
EPA ratings. Class: Van.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Ford E-150 a good car?
Based on 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 E-150 rates avoid: 3.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the E-150 at the same age. It is one of the E-150 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Ford E-150?
The brakes — 20 complaints, 28% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the suspension (12) and wheels & tires (10).
How many recalls does the 1995 Ford E-150 have?
There are 3 recalls for the 1995 Ford E-150, the most recent from October 13, 2009 (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 E-150?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009, 2014 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2001, 1997, 1999, 1995 and 1996. See the full Ford E-150 years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford E-150 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 95,000 miles; 9% 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.