1995 Ford F-250 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 7%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Ford F-250, 7% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1995 Ford f250. Consumer writes in regards to problems with leaking gas line, brakes, transmission and several other issues with vehicle. Consumer states unsatisfactory customer service from several dealerships. The master cylinder, air pump, brake pads, serpentine belt, brake lines, alternator, cruise control sensor, battery, headlight control and upper switch were all replaced. Also, the starter solenoid switch was replaced, as well as the oil pan, that was rusted. The tires were replaced, due to cracking.”
NHTSA complaint #10524433, filed 2013-07, 495 miles“The contact owned a 1995 Ford F-250. When the vehicle came to a complete stop, the contact noticed flames underneath the hood. The contact sustained hand injuries while attempting to extinguish the fire. Medical attention was not required. The contact discovered that the fire started at the wiring harness. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10818215, filed 2016-01, 103,000 miles“The contact stated in the past two years while driving at any speed with the cruise control engaged, the turn signals deactivated the cruise control. This occurred during half of the incidences of cruise control use. The vehicle was not driven very often therefore it was not taken to the dealer. During a long trip, the vehicle was pulled over by a police officer who indicated the tail lights were not working which included the running and turn signal lights. While testing the emergency flashers, the license plate lights began flashing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10167665, filed 2006-09, 115,000 miles“1995 Ford f250. Consumer writes in regards to problem with speedometer cluster. The consumer stated when he shifted from park to drive, or from neutral to reverse the engine would shut off”
NHTSA complaint #10380653, filed 2011-02“1995 Ford f250. Consumer states engine stall while driving. When the engine stalled, the consumer had to put the shifter into park or neutral and the engine would restart. He also, stated the fuel/water separator was replaced. Also, other repairs included, new hoses, fan clutch, idler wheel, brake pads, relay on glow plug, v-belt, several batteries, the lift pump and the solenoid on the starter. Jb also, the o-rings were replaced. Updated 12/31/12 the dealer found problems with the icp injector press, eba exh back press, map, manifold and ABS. Updated 03/14/13.”
NHTSA complaint #10480485, filed 2012-10Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 18 | 7% |
| 2011 | 11 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 12 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 18 | 8% |
| 2005 | 13 | 9% |
| 2004 | 36 | 23% |
| 2003 | 13 | 11% |
| 2002 | 14 | 9% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 24 | 7% |
| 1999 | 25 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 19 | 6% |
| 1996 | 11 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 12 | 10% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 9 | 8% |
| 1991 | 15 | 14% |
| 1990 | 14 | 13% |
| 1989 | 20 | 18% |
| 1988 | 15 | 24% |
| 1987 | 11 | 29% |
| 1986 | 13 | 34% |
| 1985 | 6 | 29% |
| 1984 | 5 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1995 Ford F-250
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsTires
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Ford F-250
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.
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