1995 Ford F-250 NHTSA Investigations
NHTSA F-250 Defect Investigations
The following investigations on the Ford F-250 have been announced by the ODI. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about investigations by the NHTSA.
Recent 1995 F-250 Investigations
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VEHICLE ELECTRICAL FIRE Defect Investigation for the 1995 F-250
Vehicle Component: Electrical System
Summary: Engine wiring harnessbecomes pinched between the vehicle cab and chassis leading to an electrical short and fire.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96041 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on November 14 1996 and no recall was issued.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES Defect Investigation for the 1995 F-250
Vehicle Component: Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood*
Summary: EA05-005 is closed with Ford's actions in recalls 05V-017, 05V-388, and 06V-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with Texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds). The brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in certain switch installation orientations, catch fire. Ford is also including the entire population of 1998 Explorers. Ford has informed ODI that testing to determine the cause of failures in the 1998 Explorers will continue after this investigation is closed. ODI believes that the vehicles exhibiting the factors causing scds failure described in this report correlate well with the observed failure rates on these vehicles by model and model year. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist in the non-recalled vehicles manufactured with scds that are not included in Ford's recalls. ODI will continue to monitor the non-recalled population for incidence of engine compartment fires. The Agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See attached closing report for details.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA05005 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on August 02 2006 and there was a recall ordered: #07V336000
* This defect investigation is filed under 21 related vehicle components.
PINCHED WIRING HARNESSES Defect Investigation for the 1995 F-250
Vehicle Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Summary: Wiring harnesses routed along left and/or right frame rails may become pinched between frame and cab. Pinched harnesses may suffer loss of insulation integrity which results in a short to ground with the potential for vehicle fire.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA96028 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on July 25 1997 and there was a recall ordered: #97V111000
SEPARATED FRONT SUSPENSION Defect Investigation for the 1995 F-250
Vehicle Component: Suspension
Summary: Consumer complaints report that bolts which retain the axle pivot bracket to the frame cross member can loosen or fail, causing the inboard end or the axle to become detached from the vehicle. Owners allege that this could result in loss of steering control, however the complaint data shows only one incident where the vehicle left the roadway following axle separation, with no damage to the vehicle. In addition to the 225 consumer complaints, there were 4,315 warranty claims related to the front suspension and members, and 22 vehicles were replaced for "goodwill."documents submitted by Ford, under request for confidential treatment indicate that the bolts were inadequate for the durability requirements of the vehicle. Also, bolts were found to have been inadequately torqued at one or more assembly plants. Other factors, such as wax treatment of the frame, contributed to the problem. Increased bolt diameter and increased torque apparently corrected the problem. A service bulletin, 96-20-13, was issued to advise dealers of this corrective action. In these documents, Ford also reported that a vehicle, equipped for simultaneous catastrophic failure of all pivot bracket fasteners, was evaluated resulting in a "slight vehicle pull to one side with no loss of vehicle control."ODI has not replicated Ford's vehicle testing, however analysis of the design of the front suspension indicates that even if the inboard end of theaxle became disconnected from the frame, the outboard end would remain firmly attached to the leaf spring with two U-bolts. This would retain the wheel in its approximate position, although the wheel alignment would be greatly in error. Therefore it is unlikely that control of the vehicle would be lost. Owners reprot many significant noises in the suspension, such as creaking, groaning, clunking, and squeaking, prior to noticing any separation of the axle. This provides warning of the loosening of the bolts to the driver, and should not be ignored. Ford has stated that repairs will be covered under the vehicle's bumper warranty. Complaints about warranty coverage by a Ford dealer should be addressed to Ford, or to appropriate state and local agencies. A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of Agency resources does not appear to be warranted. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists. The Agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96052 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on January 27 1997 and no recall was issued.