Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Ford F-250 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Ford f250. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire. The fire originated from the master cylinder. The contact was able to extinguish the fire and the hood, fender walls and wires were destroyed. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact to wait until the legal department contacted him before any repairs were performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 140,000. Updated 04/15/11 updated 12/19/2011
1998 Ford f150 truck (brakes locking whenever fast braking applied, Ford f250 same thing truck was wrecked last night due to this problem thanks god no one was killed ! 1997 Ford mustang same problem ,brakes lock when fast pressure is applied . Help these vehicles are going to kill somebody . Oh yes and on the f250 we now have a traffic ticket for failure to control speed and the truck is totaled.
I replaced the rear brakes on my 1995 Ford f250. I put on new duralast brake shoes (part #358) from autozone. Afterwards, the emergency/parking brake failed. I took everything apart and took a while before I found the problem. At the top of the brake shoes there is a half circle where the front and back shoe meets and that is where the emergency/parking brake cam pushes the shoes apart. The OEM shoes have a tall shoulder at the very tip top where the cam pushes against the rear shoe, the duralast shoe has a shorter shoulder and allowed the cam to slip over the top of the rear shoe causing the unexpected emergency/parking brake failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Ford f-250. The contact stated that the parking brake failed. The contact stated that they were able to drive the vehicle with the parking brake engaged. The vehicle was taken through state inspection and did not pass because the parking brake was inoperable. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 02V068000 (parking brake) and was told by the manufacturer that the recall was only for vehicles with manual transmissions. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 202,000.
1995 Ford f250. Consumer writes in regards to problems with leaking gas line, brakes, transmission and several other issues with vehicle. Consumer states unsatisfactory customer service from several dealerships. The master cylinder, air pump, brake pads, serpentine belt, brake lines, alternator, cruise control sensor, battery, headlight control and upper switch were all replaced. Also, the starter solenoid switch was replaced, as well as the oil pan, that was rusted. The tires were replaced, due to cracking.
Rear brake failure/ on 4th set front roters,calapers with 45,000 on truck when jack up with both feet on brake on brakerear brakes only work to stop wheels at very slow applacation at 12,000 master cylinder,buster,absvalve by pa Ford deler.20, at courtesy Ford pt wash/last two I did,{kang repair}
Drove truck into the garage, brakes worked fine. Next day started engine and noticed that brake warnng light did not go off. When backing out of garage, noticed that I had only about 10% of normal braking power. Brought truck to a slow stop and called local dealer. Truck was towed in. Dealer replaced a vacuum pump assembly, Ford part f4tz-2a451-a . Part cost $308.55, labor $101.99. Had this truck been in its normal service, towing a 9,000 pound travel trailer the results might have been tragic. I consider this a major design defect. A brake part should not go from 100% effective to 10% with no warning. Dt
1995 Ford f250. Consumer states engine stall while driving. When the engine stalled, the consumer had to put the shifter into park or neutral and the engine would restart. He also, stated the fuel/water separator was replaced. Also, other repairs included, new hoses, fan clutch, idler wheel, brake pads, relay on glow plug, v-belt, several batteries, the lift pump and the solenoid on the starter. Jb also, the o-rings were replaced. Updated 12/31/12 the dealer found problems with the icp injector press, eba exh back press, map, manifold and ABS. Updated 03/14/13.
Vacuum pump failed 1st time aprx 1000 miles, Ford replaced, failed 2nd time aprx 50K miles, out of warranty, failed 3rd time, aprx 67K miles, Ford replaced, failed 4th time 87K miles, out of warranty. Each time brakes became almost impossible to apply and vehicle became hazardous to operate, also when pump failed 3rd time, serpentine belt was destroyed and power steering was also lost, compounding the safety issue.
Intermittently while driving and all of a sudden there were no brakes/ steering, and no control. Engine continued to run when this happened. It has happened 3 times within the last four months. Dealer was not able to duplicate problem. Ford was aware of this problem. The vehicle's ignition switch is a major problem that Ford company has to recall.
Brake complaints in other F-250 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 1995 Ford F-250?
NHTSA has 41 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Ford F-250, 22% of the model year's 184 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (11 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Ford F-250 brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 1995 Ford F-250, 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.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford F-250 brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 148,000 miles, and 50% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 3 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.