1995 Ford E-150 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 28%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Ford E-150, 28% of the 71 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Abs light comes on whenever brakes are applied. Then, ABS brakes failed to work. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that hydraulic control unit needed to be changed. After repairs, drove vehicle approximately 49,000 miles and problem reappeared. This was third time hydraulic control unit had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #877206, filed 2000-12“When applying the brakes the pedal softens, and if reapplied, pedal goes to the floor. Also, ABS warning light comes on. Dealer says it needs a new hydraulic control unit.”
NHTSA complaint #851733, filed 1999-10“Switch (sw-5945 or f3tz-9f924-bb) attached to brake master cylinder failed and allowed brake fluid to pass thru the switch and shorted out the wires to the switch this dead short caused fuse #1 to blow and the speedometer and odometer to cease operation--brake fluid had been leaking from the master cylinder prior to the switch arking and causing the dead short with no brake system malfunction indication-problem caught by owner prior to low fluid indication-when taken to the dealer for no odometer/speedometer the dealers computer evaluation was a bad clock spring and bad shifter handle.”
NHTSA complaint #759435, filed 2002-03“When driving the vehicle and applying the brakes the ABS brakes light keeps coming on and going off. The fuel blew out of the hydraulic brake unit due to fluid contamination.”
NHTSA complaint #829534, filed 1998-10“Owner has ABS brakes. When brakes are applied hard on any surface front wheels lock up, causing steering wheel not to turn. Dealer noted cannot fix problem.”
NHTSA complaint #825152, filed 1998-07Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 38% |
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 3 | 50% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 3 | 13% |
| 2010 | 2 | 20% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 4 | 25% |
| 2004 | 8 | 24% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 5 | 18% |
| 2001 | 11 | 30% |
| 2000 | 7 | 14% |
| 1999 | 14 | 17% |
| 1998 | 8 | 13% |
| 1997 | 18 | 18% |
| 1996 | 14 | 24% |
| 1995 | 20 | 28% |
| 1994 | 26 | 21% |
| 1993 | 10 | 14% |
| 1992 | 8 | 13% |
| 1990 | 2 | 12% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1995 Ford E-150
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Ford E-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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