Most common 1995 Ford Econoline problems
Share of the 73 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Econoline complaints by model year
Best Econoline years: 2005, 2006, 2007. Years to avoid: 1997, 1999, 1996, 1995, 2000. Compare all years →
1995 Ford Econoline recalls (4)
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)
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle description: light duty passenger vans and stripped chassis. There is interference between the parking brake cable and the fuel line which, over time, can result in damage to the fuel line causing fuel leakage.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel supply line. In addition, a piece of anti-abrasion insulation will be installed to prevent abrasion of the fuel line.
Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cable
The parking brake front cables were built longer than appropriate that reduces the performance of the parking brake in certain circumstances, and fails to fully comply with all the requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
Remedy: Dealers will repair the parking brake system on the affected vehicles.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1995 Ford Econoline:
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 Econoline owners say
Brakes all 28 →
Tl contact owns a 1995 Ford Econoline van. The contact stated that there was a burning smell coming from the wheel well in the brakes. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop where they replaced the calipers, rotors , and brakes pads. The contact stated that he can still smell something burning. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl contact owns a 1995 Ford Econoline. After having the wiring harness installed due to the recall, the vehicle's horn and cruise control failed. The contact stated that prior to the installation there were no failures with these two components. He received another recall notice and took the vehicle in for service. The dealer stated that the repair had previously been performed. The contact also needed the dealer to inspect the ABS because the warning light illuminated intermittently while driving various speeds. The contact had to shut off the vehicle and restart it in order for the light to dim. The repairs would cost approximately $1,200 - $2,000 for parts, not including labor. The failure and current mileages were 20,000. Updated 04/11/08
Electrical system
Originally in dec 2004 while returning from a trip to st louis, mo I started having trouble with my ABS light, my speedometer hand intermittently going back to zero and the vehicle coming out of cruise control. It was originally thought to be an ABS brake problem so the speed sensor and the ABS module were replaced. The next time I went out on the road for the 4th of July 2005 weekend, we got as far as charleston, sc and had to put the rv in the shop because the cruise control and speedometer were both malfunctioning; the vehicle would come out of cruise and the speedometer would intermittently go from the correct speed to zero. Also the transmission seemed to be downshifting and upshifting at will. After that we brought the vehicle back to the house and parked it on the driveway. A couple weeks later I went out to move the vehicle and give it a wash job and clean it up a bit. …
Tl contact owns a 1995 Ford Econoline. After having the wiring harness installed due to the recall, the vehicle's horn and cruise control failed. The contact stated that prior to the installation there were no failures with these two components. He received another recall notice and took the vehicle in for service. The dealer stated that the repair had previously been performed. The contact also needed the dealer to inspect the ABS because the warning light illuminated intermittently while driving various speeds. The contact had to shut off the vehicle and restart it in order for the light to dim. The repairs would cost approximately $1,200 - $2,000 for parts, not including labor. The failure and current mileages were 20,000. Updated 04/11/08
Engine & cooling
Dt*: the contact stated while coming down a ramp and approaching the stop sign at 45mph, the engine made a loud noise. The noise appeared to come from underneath the hood in the engine compartment. The vehicle was displayed that it was going to stall and then stalled. An attempt was made to restart the vehicle however it would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the service dealer who determined that the timing gear was fractured. The service dealer replaced the timing gear. Shortly after the repair, the loud noise underneath the hood returned. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed diagnostic testing and recommended that a new camshaft bearing be installed. The manufacturer was not notified.
My 1995 Econoline van blew up in my driveway while turned off. It exploded under the hood and a huge fireball went through the cabin. It caught my house and garage on fire, along with my giant oak tree. This is the second Econoline van that has blown up like this in the past five years. Both times we were lucky; no one was in the van at the time. They would have died or been severely burned. Ford accepts no responsibility for this; they were not even interested enough to send out an investigator.
1995 Ford Econoline 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 Econoline a good car?
Based on 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Econoline rates avoid: 2.8× as many complaints as a typical year of the Econoline at the same age. It is one of the Econoline 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 Econoline?
The brakes — 28 complaints, 38% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the electrical system (8) and engine & cooling (7).
How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Econoline have?
There are 4 recalls for the 1995 Ford Econoline, the most recent from February 4, 2008 (cruise 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 Econoline?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2005, 2006 and 2007. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1997, 1999, 1996, 1995 and 2000. See the full Ford Econoline years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford Econoline problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 68,000 miles; 50% 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.