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1995 Ford Bronco problems

The most common problem on the 1995 Ford Bronco is brakes. It has fewer complaints than a typical Bronco model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
94
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
101
Worst area
Brakes
Fuel economy
13-14mpg

The worst 1995 Ford Bronco problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Ford Bronco

Fire or smoke 13ABS 9Adaptive cruise 9

Recalls 1

Vehicle speed controlReported September 7, 2005 · 4,500,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk
A fire at the switch could occur.
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 number 05V388000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Engine compartment firesOpened March 22, 2005, closed August 2, 2006

Ea05-005 is closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v‑017, 05v‑388, and 06v‑286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in certain switch installation orientations, catch fire.ford is also including the entire population of 1998 explorers.ford has informed odi that testing to determine the cause of failures in the 1998 explorers will continue after this investigation is closed.odi believes that the vehicles exhibiting the factors causing scds failure described in this report correlate well with the observed failure rates on these vehicles by model and model year.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist in the non-recalled vehicles manufactured with scds that are not included in ford?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the non-recalled population for incidence of engine compartment fires.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for details.

EA05005

Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Ford Bronco 101

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 101 bulletins for the 1995 Ford Bronco

1995 Ford Bronco fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
5.0L 8‑cyl4WD1216-1714
5.8L 8‑cyl4WD111613

What 1995 Ford Bronco owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 8, 2023 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · NY

Component- cruise control cutout switch recall# 05s28. Performed repaired on 6 june 2006. Called my dealership regarding this recall, they adamantly refuse to perform a repair on my vehicle due to the fact that my vehicle repair history shows no open recalls. However an supplemental order order#16 was issued sometime in 2016 by ford regarding this same matter stated that the repairs performed do not correct the problem and a new part must be installed. My vehicle does not have the repair that corresponds to this supplemental order, hence it shows no open recalls, apparently it was ignored by the previous owner. I called ford national customer service and I was told that is up to the dealer. The dealer service manager informed me that due to no recalls open shown in my vehicle repair history I would have to pay for the repair labor and the part. The danger of fire is imminent if this is not repaired asap. I cannot do the repair myself or other than an authorized dealer for if anything happens I will be liable. I need that your agency assists me with this very critical situation.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Acceleration · VA · fire

Letter from congressman griffith on behalf of constituent re 1995 ford bronco recall. *smd the consumer stated on june 16, 2015, his vehicle exploded and caught on fire in his driveway. The consumer was informed about a recall. However, ford customer service claim to know nothing about it.

Filed Sep 9, 2014 · Seat belts · 150,000 miles · WA

The seat belt latch disconnects or does not remain securely latched.

Filed Apr 10, 2012 · Acceleration · 130,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 1995 ford bronco. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when it engulfed into flame and burned down his home. The contact also stated that the vehicle was completely destroyed. In addition, an investigator determined that the fire was caused by the cruise control deactivation switch. The fire and police department were notified. No injuries related to the fire were reported. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.

Filed Jun 2, 2011 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · LA · fire

The incident occurred on may 28, 2011 when my wife having thought what she heard was thunder looked out of the kitchen window into the backyard, and saw smoke coming out from under the hood of the vehicle a 1995 ford bronco xlt. She then notified me and I proceeded outside to find that the vehicle was indeed on fire. The fire started underneath the hood on the drivers side of the engine compartment directly over the drivers side tire. I attempted to extinguish the fire using a water hose, but was unable to do so. At the same time my wife then called the local fire department around 9:30 a.m. And they arrived shortly thereafter. By the time the firemen where able to extinguish the fire the entire engine compartment as well as the interior of the vehicle was destroyed. The windshield along with the passenger side door window had shattered. The passenger side tire was damaged, and the drivers side tire was completely destroyed. Prior to the incident the ignition was not on, the engine was not running, and the vehicle had not ran for approximately one week. After describing to the fire marshal the events that lead to the fire he stated that he had encountered similar problems with vehicles of the same make and year model which was determined to be a result of a speed deactivation switch. I then called ford and using the VIN number discovered that the this vehicle did indeed have a recall for such a switch. I have contacted ford and am currently waiting for a reply on the matter.

Filed Jun 1, 2011 · Acceleration · 125,000 miles · LA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford bronco. The contact stated that after hearing a loud thunder sound he looked out of his window and noticed flames coming from his vehicle. The fire department advised him that this was an occurring failure with that model vehicle and there was recall, the federal safety agency campaign id number, 05v388000, vehicle speed control. The dealer was contacted and referred him to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Filed May 2, 2011 · Acceleration · 220,000 miles · WA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford bronco. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked for three days and then caught fire. The fire department stated that the failure was caused by the cruise control modules. The federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v388000 (vehicle speed control) was related to the cruise control deactivation switch potentially catching fire. The contact does not know if the vehicle was included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were 220,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2010 · Acceleration · 200,058 miles · FL · fire

Tl*the contact owned a 1995 ford bronco. While the vehicle was parked, a neighbor advised him that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that the cruise control switch caused the fire. The fire department was called and a report was filed. A police report was also filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 200,058.

Filed Jun 3, 2010 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · NY · fire

I had an unfortunate accident occur yesterday with my 1995 ford bronco. About an hour or so after returning home (vehicle parked in driveway), I noticed smoke and fire pouring-out from under its hood. Fortunately I was able to extinguish the fire with a nearby garden hose, but the vehicle is a total loss. The sad thing is that although a 1995, it had never seen an upstate winter and was as close to mint as it gets for a vehicle of its age. The 'hot spot' appears to be in the immediate vicinity of the master cylinder, for which ford did issue a recall for a faulty cruise control harness which could result in a fire while the vehicle was parked. Ironically I did have the recall work performed...... Though this seems awfully coincidental.

Filed May 11, 2010 · Steering · 118,000 miles · NV

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford bronco. While driving approximately 40 to 45 MPH, the vehicle would continue to move to the left. The contact had to hold both hands on the steering wheel to avoid a crash. The contact also heard a noise in the steering wheel while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the place of purchase and was informed that he would be responsible for repair expenses. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000. The current mileage was unknown.

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Questions about the 1995 Ford Bronco

Is the 1995 Ford Bronco reliable?

Owners have filed 94 complaints about the 1995 Ford Bronco, fewer than a typical Bronco model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Ford Bronco?

Brakes, with 35 complaints. Next is acceleration (14).

How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Bronco have?

1 recall, covering vehicle speed control.

What year does the Ford Bronco have bad brakes?

The Ford Bronco model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (42 complaints), 2022 (42 complaints) and 1995 (35 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 1995 Ford Bronco get?

Official estimates for the 1995 Ford Bronco range from 13 to 14 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.0L 8-cyl, 4WD) gets 12 city and 16-17 highway.

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