1995 Ford F-550 SD Problems & Complaints

Average79% fewer complaints than a typical year of the F-550 SD at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1995 Ford F-550 SD yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year.

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Ford F-550 SD complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Ford F-550 SD. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best F-550 SD years: 2018, 2013, 2017. Years to avoid: 2000, 1999, 2004, 2006, 2005. Compare all years →

1995 Ford F-550 SD recalls (2)

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA recall 09V-399 · Oct 13, 2009 · 4,500,000 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 06V-286 · Aug 1, 2006 · 1,200,000 vehicles

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 a possible defect involving the 1995 Ford F-550 SD:

Engine compartment fires

NHTSA investigation EA05005 · opened Mar 22, 2005 · closed Aug 2, 2006 · led to recall 05V-388

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…

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 1995 Ford F-550 SD have?

There are 2 recalls for the 1995 Ford F-550 SD, 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 F-550 SD?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018, 2013 and 2017. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2000, 1999, 2004, 2006 and 2005. See the full Ford F-550 SD years comparison.

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.