1995 Ford F-150 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 145about this part
- Share
- 23%of 626 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,975miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 145 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Ford F-150, 23% of the 626 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,975 miles. 16 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Cruise control that has been causing fires is doing the same thing to my 1995 F-150. I was having the sensor replaced when the wiring harness for the cruise control smoked and burned up. It had brake fluid in it just like the sensor did. It blew a fuse and also smoked from the cruise control and the also near the intake. …”
NHTSA complaint #10124257, filed 2005-06, 88,975 miles“Our 1995 Ford F-150 burst into flames in our garage after being parked and not running for one hour. It was fine just ten minutes before the fire started. The fire in the garage caught the entire house on fire - we lost everything, although no personal injury. State farm forensic report shows origin to be driver side, on the engine side of the fire wall, and having something to do with the brake mechanism (I'm still waiting for a copy of the report). Can you compare my complaint to others and maybe tell me what might have started this fire? …”
NHTSA complaint #10108497, filed 2005-02, 135,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10968020, filed 2017-03, 80,000 miles“Abs light was blinking;truck would not shift out of park;no hazard lights;and no brake lights. Mechanic found the speed control switch in the engine compartment melted which also melted part of the brake reservoir container.[1995 f150]”
NHTSA complaint #10155926, filed 2006-04, 180,000 miles“Dt: 1995 Ford f150, vehicle caught on fire while parked. Fire started in the master cylinder, and the consumer had no previous problem with the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10125702, filed 2005-06, 83,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 33% |
| 2025 | 20 | 18% |
| 2024 | 14 | 7% |
| 2023 | 52 | 12% |
| 2022 | 41 | 7% |
| 2021 | 77 | 7% |
| 2020 | 23 | 3% |
| 2019 | 23 | 2% |
| 2018 | 92 | 4% |
| 2017 | 116 | 8% |
| 2016 | 340 | 16% |
| 2015 | 317 | 18% |
| 2014 | 346 | 22% |
| 2013 | 363 | 12% |
| 2012 | 137 | 8% |
| 2011 | 184 | 8% |
| 2010 | 58 | 7% |
| 2009 | 39 | 12% |
| 2008 | 39 | 11% |
| 2007 | 44 | 9% |
| 2006 | 94 | 16% |
| 2005 | 120 | 11% |
| 2004 | 139 | 7% |
| 2003 | 28 | 7% |
| 2002 | 42 | 5% |
| 2001 | 69 | 6% |
| 2000 | 80 | 7% |
| 1999 | 107 | 10% |
| 1998 | 114 | 8% |
| 1997 | 233 | 8% |
| 1996 | 34 | 10% |
| 1995 | 145 | 23% |
| 1994 | 148 | 22% |
| 1993 | 90 | 15% |
| 1992 | 51 | 11% |
| 1991 | 26 | 9% |
| 1990 | 18 | 7% |
| 1989 | 16 | 7% |
| 1988 | 8 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 | 5 | 8% |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1995 Ford F-150
76 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
75 complaintsEngine cooling
71 complaintsElectrical system
65 complaintsFuel system
65 complaintsSuspension
44 complaintsTires
43 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsWheels
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Ford F-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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