Most common 1995 Ford F-350 problems
Share of the 134 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford F-350 complaints by model year
Best F-350 years: 2009, 2007, 2013. Years to avoid: 1999, 2000, 1997. Compare all years →
1995 Ford F-350 recalls (2)
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)
Seats
The wire harness for the power lumbar feature on the seat is underneath the front seat cushion support wires. The support wires on the driver seat can contact and damage the insulation harness resulting in a high resistance electrical short through the support wires.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seats on the affected vehicles. If no damage is found, the driver seat wire harness will be covered with a protective convolute tubing, wrapped with electrical tape and the harness will be…
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1995 Ford F-350:
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 F-350 owners say
Brakes all 41 →
There was a vibration when consumer applied brakes at any speed. Consumer had brakes inspected and discovered that front brake rotors on both sides of vehicle had cracked which caused vibration. Dealership was unwilling to assist the consumer. Consumer is concerned that this could cause the wheels to lock up.
Inadequate master cylinder volume results in loss of braking. Several problems in the fleet. Ford acknowledges problem under their articles 96-8-10 and 96-25-19, but will not repair under warranty. Major safety hazard exists. Updated parts must be ordered at retail cost. Suggest recall to update mastercylinders.
Engine & cooling all 26 →
Tl contact owns a 1995 Ford f350. The vehicle caught fire approximately one hour after it was parked on the side of the road. The flames were coming from the hood of the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. There was no property damage. The vehicle was not insured for full coverage. Recently, the contact received a recall notice and he strongly believes that the fire was related to the recall. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. Updated 09/13/08.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Ford f-350. The contact stated that the engine caught fire without warning while parked in a driveway. The fire department extinguished the fire and stated that an inspection report would be provided. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
Wheels & tires all 20 →
Tl contact owns a 1995 Ford f350. The vehicle has uniroyal laredo ltl, size lt235/85r16 tires. While driving at an unknown speed, the front driver side tire tread separated and caused the vehicle to veer off the road, down an embankment, and into some trees. The vehicle crashed and flipped over on the driver side. There were two occupants in the vehicle. The contact's wife was seated in the passenger seat and was fatally injured. The contact received minor injuries. A police report was filed. An investigator provided the complaint information on the contact's behalf. The purchase date and dealer information were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 124,055.
While driving about 60 MPH on the highway, the driver heard a loud bang coming from the driver's side tire and discovered the tread separated from the tire, the consumer lost control of vehicle, causing a collision with a concrete barrier. There were no fatalities. Firestone, steeltex at, p265/75r16.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Ford F-350 a good car?
Based on 134 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 F-350 rates average: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the F-350 at the same age. 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 F-350?
The brakes — 41 complaints, 31% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the engine & cooling (26) and wheels & tires (20).
How many recalls does the 1995 Ford F-350 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1995 Ford F-350, the most recent from August 1, 2006 (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 F-350?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009, 2007 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999, 2000 and 1997. See the full Ford F-350 years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford F-350 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 130,000 miles; 13% 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.