Model year record

1995 Ford F-250

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 238 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V286000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,200,000
Reported to NHTSA
2006-08-01
Owners notified
2006-08-07

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Safety risk

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer 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)

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
Suspension: front14
Power train: automatic transmission11
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor9
Engine and engine cooling: engine8
Suspension8
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe7120,000 mi
Structure: frame and members7
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components6
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly5174,921 mi
Power train: axle assembly5150,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly5
Tires5495 mi
Electrical system4495 mi
Electrical system: ignition4
Engine and engine cooling497,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system4
Power train: axle hubs4
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)4122,900 mi
Seats4226,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt4128,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline3495 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices3
Service brakes, hydraulic3300 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3
Vehicle speed control398,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control3115,000 mi
Air bags2
Air bags: frontal2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel2157,900 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2130,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2148,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist2
Steering2
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Steering: linkages2
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment2165,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire2
Unknown or other260,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid1
Electrical system: wiring1115,000 mi
Engine178,955 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Fuel system, diesel1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1166,666 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Parking brake1202,000 mi
Power train1495 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: driveline1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: manual transmission: lubricant1
Seat belts191,710 mi
Service brakes1400,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic11,200 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure1
Structure: body198,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: springs/bags1
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle1
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels: hub1
Wheels: hubcap/cover1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has roughly the same number of 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.