1995 Ford E-150 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
49 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
95,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 49 complaints (10.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 14 | 28.6% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 8.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 6.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 4.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 5 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Tires:Tread/Belt: 5; Steering: 3; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 2
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 38 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
1995: 7; 1996: 4; 2000: 3; 2001: 12; 2002: 7; 2003: 3; 2004: 1; 2005: 3; 2006: 4; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10041118 · 2003-10-02 (October 2, 2003)
THE FUEL OVERFLOW HOSE FORD PART # F7U79170AA HAS ROTTED AND CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 1.5'' LONG JUST ABOVE THE CLAMP THAT SECURES IT TO THE FUEL TANK. AFTER REFUELING, THE GAS FUMES ARE QUITE STRONG AND WOULD LEAVE A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER VEHICLE. WOULD ALSO LOOSE FUEL WHEN DRIVING WHEN TANK WAS OVER 3/4 FULL. FUEL WOULD DRIP DOWN FROM ALL SIDES OF FUEL TANK. THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL BLOWING BACK ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST AND BRAKES IS EXTREMELY HIGH. I AM HOLDING ONTO THE DEFECTIVE FUEL OVERFLOW HOSE IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO SEE IT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 81,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10041118 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10169937 · 2006-10-04 (October 4, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND ENTERING A STORE, THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED BY THE POLICE THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE HOOD WAS OPENED THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SHOP, WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS A FAULTY VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH, AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL LETTER # 06V286000, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, WHICH THE CONTACT HAD JUST RECEIVED. THE PART WAS REPLACED, BUT THE BRAKE AND RUN…
Owner-reported narrative. 159,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10169937 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10044172 · 2003-10-15 (October 15, 2003)
A BLACK GREASE-LIKE COMPOUND OOZED FROM THE STITCHING ON THE PADDED LEATHER STEERING WHEEL COVER.*MR THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO WIPED THE "GREASE" SUBSTANCE FROM HIS HANDS AND THE STEERING WHEEL. NONE OF THE DEALERSHIPS CONTACTED KNEW OF THE CAUSE. ONE DEALER STATED IT WOULD COST $626. FOR THE PART AND $50. FOR THE LABOR. THE PART WAS EXPENSIVE BECAUSE IT CAME WITH THE AIR BAG INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER FEELS FORD SHOULD INVESTIGATE THE MATTER AND ISSUE A RECALL TO REPLACE ALL STEERING WHEELS WITH POTENTIAL OF LEAKAGE. *PH *JB *…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10044172 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10347246 · 2010-08-04 (August 4, 2010)
1995 FORD E150 STEERING GEARBOX BOLTS SHEARED OFF FROM FRAME CAUSING TOTAL STEERING FAILURE, VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, WOULD HAVE BEEN A HUGE WRECK IF FAILURE HAPPENED MOMENTS EARLIER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10347246 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10158909 · 2006-06-03 (June 3, 2006)
SEAM SEPARATED IN THE FORWARD END OF THE FUEL TANK. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 114,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10158909 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 754858 · 2001-11-24 (November 24, 2001)
AFTER THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION FAILED, HORNE FORD (NOGALES, AZ) HAS INSTALLED 4 REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSIONS, ALL OF WHICH HAVE FAILED WITHIN THE FIRST HOUR OF USE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN THEIR SHOP AWAITING INSTALATION OF THE FIFTH TRANSMISSION! *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 754858 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10038885 · 2003-09-14 (September 14, 2003)
VEHICLE FIRE- I WAS ASLEEP AT 5:00 A.M.,WHEN I WAS AWAKENED BY A LOUD POP OR BANG. I THOUGHT THERE WAS A CAR WRECK IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE. I WENT OUTSIDE TO CHECK ON THE WRECK AND FOUND SMOKE COMING OUT OF MY CARPORT. I RAN INTO THE CARPORT TO FIND MY 1995 FORD E-150 CONVERSION VAN ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. MY FAMILY WAS STILL ASLEEP SO I RAN BACK INTO THE HOUSE AND WOKE THEM UP AND CALLED 911. I RAN BACK OUTSIDE TO THE VAN, PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND PUSHED IT INTO THE STREET AWAY FROM THE HOUSE. I PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH A GARDEN HOSE. THE FIRE DEPARTM…
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10038885 at NHTSA ↗