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 E-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
ABS light comes on whenever brakes are applied. Then, ABS brakes failed to work. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that hydraulic control unit needed to be changed. After repairs, drove vehicle approximately 49,000 miles and problem reappeared. This was third time hydraulic control unit had to be replaced.
Fuel tank leaks fuel onto exhaust system and heavy vapors when >3/4 full and the anti-lock brakes greatly increase stopping distance over "regular" mode and do not effectively slow the car. They are defective.e
When driving the vehicle and applying the brakes the ABS brakes light keeps coming on and going off. The fuel blew out of the hydraulic brake unit due to fluid contamination.
When applying the brakes the pedal softens, and if reapplied, pedal goes to the floor. Also, ABS warning light comes on. Dealer says it needs a new hydraulic control unit.
Owner has ABS brakes. When brakes are applied hard on any surface front wheels lock up, causing steering wheel not to turn. Dealer noted cannot fix problem.
Lost front brake, due to front rotor overheating and cracking. Tt consumer has also had all five tires replaced due to them being out of round.
At 7,000 miles the ABS brakes failed and the front end had three alignments; also replaced brake pads/shoes/machined rotors.
ABS brakes; brake disc warp due to mounting, and is no cure stated by plantation Ford. Please describe details.
Brake complaints in other E-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 1995 Ford E-150?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Ford E-150, 28% of the model year's 71 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (13 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Ford E-150 brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 1995 Ford E-150, though it has 3 recalls 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.
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.