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1995 Ford E-350 problems

The most common problem on the 1995 Ford E-350 is brakes. It has 4.0 times the complaints of a typical E-350 model year.

Typical year4.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
68
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
65
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1995 Ford E-350 problems

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

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    34
  • Tires
    8
  • Acceleration
    6
  • Engine
    5
  • Suspension
    5
  • Airbags
    4
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Transmission
    3
  • Electrical
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Visibility
    2
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Ford E-350

ABS 16Brake failure 7

Recalls 3

Vehicle speed controlReported October 13, 2009 · 4,500,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.

Recall number 09V399000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed control: cruise controlReported February 4, 2008 · 225,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
Risk
As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Recall number 08V051000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported August 1, 2006 · 1,200,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk
Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
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 number 06V286000 · Recall details

See all 3 recalls for the 1995 Ford E-350

Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Ford E-350 65

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

See all 65 bulletins for the 1995 Ford E-350

What 1995 Ford E-350 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 16, 2018 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 demon hornet rv on a 1995 ford e-350 chassis. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that both front rotors had fractured while being stored for the winter. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Aug 25, 2017 · Airbags · 85,000 miles · NY

Clock spring no speed control or keyless entry. Part # f5ua-14a664-ef is no longer available. Air bag for driver will not work.

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Acceleration · 60,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford e-350. While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to decelerate. After the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Apr 19, 2015 · Electrical · 224,000 miles · FL

Went to start cold and hit starter switch and the walmart battery blew up. I have photos.

Filed May 12, 2010 · Tires · 62,000 miles · WA

Front left tire wearing on shoulder quicker than expected. Upon inspection, found tire tread separating causing premature tire wear. Also found right inner duel tire with low tire pressure, after removing tire, found air had leaked into inner sidewall which caused a bubble which rubbed against chassis causing it to blow out. Recall hearing loud noise at right rear of vehicle on last trip in november 2009 but could not locate source of noise until inspection of tire. Tire labeled as ridge runner radial apr date code 3402. Size lt225/75r16.

Filed Aug 13, 2008 · Acceleration · 340,000 miles · TN · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford e-350. The vehicle caught fire while it was parked. The vehicle had not been driven in approximately two weeks before the fire occurred. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire and stated that it originated under the hood. The vehicle is currently parked in the contact's driveway. Through research, he discovered a recall for that year, make, and model vehicle for the same vehicle speed control failure. He also found a recall on the parking brake cable wiring to the fuel line. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in either recall; therefore, they were not responsible for the fire. The recall numbers were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 340,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2008 · Tires · 72,548 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford e350. The vehicle has firestone steeltex radial a/t tires, size lt225/75r16 (na). While driving 60 MPH on the highway, the inside of the rear passenger side tire blew out. The tire was replaced. The failure mileage was 72,548. Updated 08/04/08. *lj updated 08/06/08

Filed Nov 7, 2007 · Acceleration · AR

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford e-350. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer stated that the part would be unavailable until february of 2008. The contact stated that the wait time was unacceptable. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 30,770.updated 12/07/07

Filed Sep 13, 2006 · Brakes · 73,000 miles · CO

1995 e-350 motorhome the ABS system failed twice and was repaired both times. *kb the ABS was out of warranty. The consumer feels that the ABS should not have failed at such low mileage. The first ABS failed at 37000 miles. The second one failed at 73000 miles.

Filed Jul 25, 2006 · Acceleration · OR · fire

1995 ford e-350 caught fire. *kb the fire appeared to have been caused by a faulty speed control deactivation switch.

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Questions about the 1995 Ford E-350

Is the 1995 Ford E-350 reliable?

Owners have filed 68 complaints about the 1995 Ford E-350, 4.0 times a typical E-350 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Ford E-350?

Brakes, with 34 complaints. Next is tires (8).

How many recalls does the 1995 Ford E-350 have?

3 recalls, covering vehicle speed control.

What year does the Ford E-350 have bad brakes?

The Ford E-350 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (34 complaints), 1996 (19 complaints) and 1997 (17 complaints).

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