1995 Ford F-350 problems
Owners have filed 191 complaints about the 1995 Ford F-350 with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 26.7% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 17.3%.
Complaints191
Crashes9
Fires18
Injuries13
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 26.7% · 51
Engine and engine cooling 17.3% · 33
Tires 9.9% · 19
Power train 7.3% · 14
Fuel system, gasoline 6.3% · 12
Structure 5.8% · 11
Electrical system 5.8% · 11
Steering 2.6% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 18 describe a fire, 13 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 18 model years of the Ford F-350 in this data, 1995 sits 7th by complaint volume. 1999 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 6 in the last three years against 7 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 124,055 miles.
In owners' own words
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. *Ak consumer is concerned that this could cause the wheels to lock up. Service brakes, hydraulic
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. Service brakes, hydraulic
Driving at approximately 55 mph and was least 400-500 feet behind other vehicle , put on brakes, vehicle began to skid for least 200 feet while pulling trailor. Front rotors broke three times , dealer has replaced twice , will not replace a thrid time. Brakes need to be replaced about every 20 miles. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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