Model year record

1995 Ford F-150

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

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.