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1995 Ford Bronco
1 recall campaign and 93 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 1995 Ford Bronco; the recalls concern vehicle speed control.
The component named most often is service brakes, hydraulic: 312.5 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 137.6 per 1,000 across all 1995 model-year vehicles and against 181.3 per 1,000 for the Ford Bronco line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 18.7 complaints per model year across the 36 Ford Bronco model years on this register; 7 complaints reported a crash and 18 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 1995 (23); the most recent in the file is dated 9 Sep 2015.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequence: A fire at the switch could occur.
Remedy: By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 05S28).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 1995 Ford Bronco (black) against all 1995 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 1995 | Bronco line | All 1995 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 312.5 | 181.3 | 137.6 |
| Electrical System | 117.2 | 205.5 | 79.9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 117.2 | 69.2 | 36.2 |
| Power Train | 101.6 | 64.8 | 108.7 |
| Steering | 46.9 | 29.7 | 41 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 39.1 | 82.4 | 145.2 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 40 | 312.5 | 181.3 | 137.6 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 117.2 | 205.5 | 79.9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 117.2 | 69.2 | 36.2 |
| Power Train | 13 | 101.6 | 64.8 | 108.7 |
| Steering | 6 | 46.9 | 29.7 | 41 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 39.1 | 82.4 | 145.2 |
| Tires | 5 | 39.1 | 57.1 | 24.9 |
| Suspension | 4 | 31.3 | 28.6 | 49 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 23.4 | 19.8 | 71.3 |
| Visibility | 3 | 23.4 | 31.9 | 61.1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 23.4 | 57.1 | 46 |
| Structure | 3 | 23.4 | 50.5 | 40.1 |
| Wheels | 3 | 23.4 | 9.9 | 6.7 |
| Equipment | 2 | 15.6 | 11 | 21.4 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 15.6 | 15.4 | 28.2 |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 15.6 | 9.9 | 19.5 |
| Seats | 2 | 15.6 | 29.7 | 24.2 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 7.8 | 14.3 | 5.3 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 7.8 | 1.1 | 3.8 |
93 unique complaints, 128 component mentions; 3 injuries and 1 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA05005 | Engineering analysis | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | electrical system | 22 Mar 2005 | 2 Aug 2006 | 05V388000 |
Other Ford Bronco model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 2 | 2 | 2,383 |
| 1969 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1970 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 6,000 |
| 1971 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 6,000 |
| 1972 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 128 |
| 1975 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 13,416 |
| 1976 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 13,416 |
| 1977 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 12,500 |
| 1978 | 5 | 0 | 145,684 |
| 1979 | 5 | 2 | 195,500 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 | 80,030 |
| 1981 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1982 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1983 NHTSA | 1 | 4 | 22 |
| 1984 | 3 | 10 | 617,100 |
| 1985 NHTSA | 1 | 20 | 246 |
| 1986 | 1 | 27 | 3,600,000 |
| 1987 | 1 | 34 | 3,600,000 |
| 1988 | 1 | 52 | 7,900,000 |
| 1989 | 2 | 84 | 7,900,005 |
| 1990 | 1 | 56 | 7,900,000 |
| 1991 | 1 | 32 | 7,900,000 |
| 1992 | 2 | 37 | 1,025,791 |
| 1993 | 5 | 39 | 5,032,180 |
| 1994 | 3 | 91 | 5,705,791 |
| 1995 | 1 | 93 | 4,500,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | 81 | 4,500,000 |
| 1997 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1998 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1999 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | 20 | 0 | 4,294,650 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 | 4,375,173 |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 | 4,108,821 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 | 2,947,178 |
| 2025 | 19 | 0 | 2,264,697 |
| 2026 | 9 | 0 | 1,874,870 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Ford Bronco model years · Ford: 201 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Bronco have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign name this model year; the most recent, 05V388000, was reported to NHTSA on 7 Sep 2005 and concerns vehicle speed control. Across all model years the Ford Bronco line has 83 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 1995 Ford Bronco?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 1995 Ford Bronco complain about most?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 40 of 128 component mentions (312.5 per 1,000). Next is electrical system with 15. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.