Speed control switch on brake master cylinder caught on fire. Damage limited to switch which was unplugged after failure. Subsequently, brake fluid has leaked out of master cylinder at switch plug resulting in corrosion of brake parts including brake master cylinder and brake booster. Brakes are now malfunctioning resulting spongy pedal and left front caliper grabbing abruptly and locking up causing loss of control of vehicle while braking when driving on any roads in any condition. The leaking fluid has caused corrosion and failure of various parts including mounts for electrical connectors and possibly electrical connectors and wiring.
1995 Ford F-150 electrical problems
65 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 117,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 65
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 117,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Wiring: front underhood17
- Wiring13
- Horn5
- Wiring: interior/under dash4
- Ignition2
- Starter assembly1
- Ignition: switch1
- Ignition: module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford F-150 electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Ford F-150 electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Engine compartment fires
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
What 1995 Ford F-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owned a 1995 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford f-150. The contact stated that the cruise control and horn failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 75,860.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked in front of the contact's residence, it caught fire without notice. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the flames originated from under the steering column. The vehicle had not been driven days prior to the failure. The fire department arrived and extinguished the flames. It was determined that an electrical fire erupted underneath the steering column. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact stated that his insurance company does not cover fires. The manufacturer stated that they would notify him by mail to further discuss the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.
Vehicle caught on fire sitting in driveway; had not been started in 24 hours.
While attaching our boat to our 1995 f-150 ford 4-wheel drive truck, a fire started under the hood on the left side of the vehicle burning the entire left underhood area before we could put it out.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford f-150. Whenever the contact turns the steering wheel, the horn does not work. The failure was noticed while driving 25 MPH. The vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was 127,000 and current mileage was 129,000. Updated 3/11/08 *cn the consumer stated the horns works but turning the steering wheel and blow the horn at the same time the vehicle becomes inoperable. Updated 03/11/08
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford f150. The vehicle caught fire in the contact's driveway. She extinguished the fire and called the fire department. The vehicle was not destroyed. A police report was filed. The electrical system was burned. The dealer has not been notified. The current and failure mileages were 212,233. Update 04-02-08 *bf the consumer stated ford bought the vehicle back. Uupdated
1995 ford f150 spontaneously exploded spreading sparks and fire to house, surrounding area property, and lift van causing extensive fire damage to house, surrounding area property, and lift van.
Ford has a recall on the cruise control switches for the f150 trucks that have not been replaced yet I just found this out when looking on the web today for the recalls on this type of truck. Mine caught on fire this morning and burnt to the ground the only thing left is the bed and the back tires.
Questions about the 1995 Ford F-150 electrical
Does the 1995 Ford F-150 have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 65 complaints about the electrical of the 1995 Ford F-150, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford F-150 electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 117,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford F-150 electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford F-150 have the most electrical problems?
The Ford F-150 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2013 (324 complaints), 2011 (235 complaints) and 1997 (198 complaints).
Other 1995 Ford F-150 problems
Brakes 145Acceleration 76Transmission 75Engine 73Fuel system 65Suspension 44Tires 43Airbags 35Steering 25Body 18Seats 13Wheels 11Lights 9Visibility 8Seat belts 6Locks 2
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