1995 Ford F-250 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1995 Ford F-250, 4% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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 stated that while parked in the driveway the 1995 Ford f 250 with 98000 failure mileage)caught on fire, without any warning. The entire front end, back to the bed caught on fire. There was recall 05v38800) on the 1995 Ford f250. The vehicle sustained major damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10184884, filed 2007-03, 98,000 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“Consumer complaint concerning the recall on his vehicle. The consumer is currently away and unable to have the recall (05s28) repair made on the cruise control deactivation switch. The consumer would like to know if the recall work can still be done a year to a year and a half from now.”
NHTSA complaint #10171178, filed 2006-10“When putting vehicle in drive the rpms raced up really high. It felt like gas pedal was stuck, and vehicle went flying right into a building. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #897276, filed 2001-10Related recalls
- 06V286000Aug 1, 2006On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.Covers: Ford F-250 1994–2002, F-350 1994–2002, F-450 SD 1994–2002 +10 more
- 05V388000Sep 7, 2005On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.Covers: Ford F-250 1994–1999, F-150 1994–2002, Expedition 1997–2002 +3 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 19 | 12% |
| 2003 | 8 | 7% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
| 2001 | 23 | 10% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 32 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 15 | 5% |
| 1996 | 16 | 9% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 13 | 11% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1995 Ford F-250
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsTires
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSteering
8 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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