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1995 Ford F-250 vs 1997 Ford F-250

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1995 Ford F-2501997 Ford F-250
NHTSA complaints184304
Recall campaigns25
Service bulletins (TSBs)189316
Investigations23
Crash reports1120
Fire reports1719
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)13–1413–15
Median reported incident mileage131,500 mi115,604 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord F-250Ford F-250
Power Train3634
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3830
Engine and Engine Cooling3429
Suspension2430
Tires1142
Fuel System, Gasoline1224
Electrical System1219
Steering823

Symptoms owners describe

Brake problems105
Clunking / rattling50
Rust / corrosion512
Stalling013
Vibration / shaking09
Steering problems07

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.