1995 Ford E-150 problems
Owners have filed 104 complaints about the 1995 Ford E-150 with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 25% of them — the clear leader, ahead of suspension at 15.4%.
Complaints104
Crashes4
Fires8
Injuries6
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 25.0% · 26
Suspension 15.4% · 16
Fuel system, gasoline 9.6% · 10
Tires 7.7% · 8
Engine and engine cooling 6.7% · 7
Vehicle speed control 4.8% · 5
Steering 4.8% · 5
Power train 4.8% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 4 describe a crash, 8 describe a fire and 6 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Ford E-150 in this data, 1995 draws comparatively few complaints; 1994 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 6 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 95,000 miles.
In owners' own words
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. Service brakes, hydraulic
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 Service brakes, hydraulic
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. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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