Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1995 Ford Econoline. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH
- Summary
- FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
- Consequence
- AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/SUPPLEMENT
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
- Consequence
- OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
FORD/BRAKE CABLE/FUEL LINE
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER VANS AND STRIPPED CHASSIS. THERE IS INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND THE FUEL LINE WHICH, OVER TIME, CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE.
- Consequence
- IF THERE IS FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FIRE COULD RESULT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE. IN ADDITION, A PIECE OF ANTI-ABRASION INSULATION WILL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT ABRASION OF THE FUEL LINE.
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:MECHANICAL:LINKAGES AND CA
- Summary
- THE PARKING BRAKE FRONT CABLES WERE BUILT LONGER THAN APPROPRIATE THAT REDUCES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PARKING BRAKE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND FAILS TO FULLY COMPLY WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
- Consequence
- CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ON A SEVERE GRADE MAY BE DIMINISHED.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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Owner complaints (73)
73 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 73 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 26 | 35.6% |
| Electrical system | 8 | 11% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 9.6% |
| Steering | 6 | 8.2% |
| Tires | 6 | 8.2% |
| Power train | 5 | 6.8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 6.8% |
| Fuel system | 4 | 5.5% |
| Equipment | 3 | 4.1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 4.1% |
How 1995 compares with other Econoline years
Best and worst Econoline years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 24 | 3 |
| 1992 | 83 | 3 |
| 1993 | 65 | 3 |
| 1994 | 124 | 4 |
| 1995 | 73 | 4 |
| 1996 | 81 | 3 |
| 1997 | 79 | 2 |
| 1998 | 46 | 2 |
| 1999 | 84 | 5 |
| 2000 | 39 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

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1995 Ford Econoline FAQ
How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Econoline have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 08V051000 (vehicle speed control), 06V286000 (vehicle speed control), 98V062000 (fuel system), 95V058000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1995 Ford Econoline problems?
Owners filed 73 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (26), Electrical system (8), Engine and engine cooling (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1995 Econoline compare with other years?
Among the 1991–2000 Ford Econoline model years at least five years old, the 1991 drew the fewest complaints (24) and the 1994 the most (124). The 1995 drew 73. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.