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Ford E-250Model year report

1995 Ford E-250 Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
115,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
12 mpgcombined, 4.9L 6-cyl RWD · 11 city / 13 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Ford E-250 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1995 Ford E-250. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 115,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “Double brake (fluid) line failure back-to-back, almost simultaneously, resulting in no brakes at all. Vehicle is older, failure due to brake line rust out. (this is the third older vehicle experiencing this failure within the same age/mileage range, all within the last four years. I am suspecting accelerated oxidation due to super-salt used in highway de-icing in recent years.)”

NHTSA complaint #10162166, filed 2006-07, 126,327 miles

Body and structure: “On august 4, 2010, my 22 year old son was a passenger in a Ford econoline e 250 van on his way to work, when the driver some how lost control, hit the guardrail and was ejected along with my son! The driver went out first and took the worst of the impact. However, he is still alive with massive injuries. My son was thrown out second across the hwy and died from blunt force trauma to his head and torso. The 3rd passenger was removed with the jaws of life. My son nor the driver were wearing seat belts from what I've been told. …”

NHTSA complaint #10355847, filed 2010-09

Air bags: “Vehicle was struck at intersection in front passenger's door, ratchet on driver's seat belt released upon impact, causing driver to slip out of seat belt and was ejected from vehicle; also, driver's air bag did not deploy.”

NHTSA complaint #511716, filed 1996-12

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 23,000 and 126,327 miles.

0%0–1033%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10067%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 115,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

199661997199820002005200620082010
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1995 Ford E-250 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
E250 Econoline 2WD4.9L 6-cyl4-speed automatic111613$5,150
E250 Econoline 2WD4.9L 6-cyl3-speed automatic111312$5,600
E250 Econoline 2WD5.8L 8-cyl4-speed automatic111512$5,600

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1995 Ford E-250 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.

Other model years of the Ford E-250

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2014759,83011—15—Not enough data
20131140,00011—15—Not enough data
2012853,50012—15—Not enough data
2011627,74616—15—Not enough data
2010981,42711———Not enough data
2008676,00021———Not enough data
2007621,50026———Not enough data
2006125,60029———Not enough data
20051157,3009—15—Not enough data
2004889,50016—15—Not enough data
20031750,1037—14—Stable
20021740,0005—14—Falling
200118120,0003—14—Stable
20001843,5195—14—Stable
19993159,5556—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19981692,3005—13—Stable
19972498,5004—14—Stable
19962094,5003—12—Stable
199515115,0003—12—Stable
19941190,0123—12—Not enough data
19937162,7923—13—Not enough data
19921425,0003—13—Not enough data
19918150,0001—13—Not enough data
1989741,0002—13—Not enough data

All Ford E-250 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Ford E-250 have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1995 Ford E-250 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1995 Ford E-250 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.

Has the 1995 Ford E-250 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Ford E-250 get?

The EPA rates the 1995 Ford E-250 (E250 Econoline 2WD, 4.9L 6-cyl) at 12 mpg combined, 11 city and 13 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Ford E-250 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 115,000 miles and the middle half falls between 23,000 and 126,327 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.