Model year record

1995 Ford F-150

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 788 owner complaints on file.

Ford F-150, 1992–1996 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1996 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V388000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,500,000
Reported to NHTSA
2005-09-07
Owners notified
2005-09-12

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V064000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
31,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-16
Owners notified
1996-05-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: OVER HEATING OF THE SUPPORT WIRES COULD RESULT, AND MELTING, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLE IGNTION OF THE SURROUNDING MATERIALS COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer 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 REROUTED. IF DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE WIRE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip81129,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control46108,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine41117,000 mi
Air bags: frontal29—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2856,500 mi
Vehicle speed control28118,164 mi
Tires2797,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components24—
Suspension: front24117,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor21—
Electrical system2080,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission20—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood17122,625 mi
Tires: tread/belt17117,985 mi
Power train: clutch assembly15—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads14—
Electrical system: wiring13102,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline13—
Power train: axle hubs12—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc11—
Structure: frame and members1175,550 mi
Engine and engine cooling10160,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission10234,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices8—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift8—
Seats8184,000 mi
Suspension8—
Unknown or other8160,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder783,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline674,602 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump6—
Fuel/propulsion system6194,720 mi
Steering: linkages674,754 mi
Air bags5100,000 mi
Electrical system: horn5100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank5106,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings58,500 mi
Steering5—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)5—
Wheels: hub5—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash476,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights4—
Seat belts4122,560 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner441,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper4—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core4121,423 mi
Wheels4—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module3—
Exterior lighting: turn signal3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery3—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3—
Power train349,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)3—
Service brakes, air: antilock3—
Service brakes, hydraulic3135,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3—
Structure: body: door3—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs3230,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition2—
Engine2160,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system270,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Service brakes280,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections2—
Structure: body2—
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket250,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing2—
Tires: sidewall2—
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Equipment187,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1102,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1245,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1129,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Parking brake: conventional186,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: clutch assembly: bell housing1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, electric1180,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman1—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly115 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields180,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Suspension: multiple axle1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1230,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: shackle1127,000 mi
Trailer hitches1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—
Wheels: hubcap/cover1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—
Wheels: multi piece1—

The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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