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1995 Ford F Super Duty recalls & complaints

1 recall on file (1 high risk). Normal for this age of vehicle — just make sure they're done.
1recalls
1high risk
0stop-driving
13complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

1 safety recall, most serious first

High risk Campaign 97V209000 · announced 13/11/1997 (28 years ago)

1. Engine

What's wrong, in plain English: Engine problems range from stalling to fire. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. HOT EXHAUST GASSES CAN LEAK FROM THE EXHAUST GAS RETURN (EGR) TUBE ON THE ENGINE. A HOLE CAN DEVELOP IN THE FLEXIBLE SECTION OF THE TUBE. HEAT DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOOR AND FLOOR COVERING CAN OCCUR.

What could happen: DEPENDING ON THE MATERIALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMPLETED VEHICLE, IGNITION OF THESE MATERIALS COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EGR TUBE.

What to do

  1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1995 F SUPER DUTY.
  2. Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 97V209000.
  3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
  4. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. HOT EXHAUST GASSES CAN LEAK FROM THE EXHAUST GAS RETURN (EGR) TUBE ON THE ENGINE. A HOLE CAN DEVELOP IN THE FLEXIBLE SECTION OF THE TUBE. HEAT DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOOR AND FLOOR COVERING CAN OCCUR.
Consequence: DEPENDING ON THE MATERIALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMPLETED VEHICLE, IGNITION OF THESE MATERIALS COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EGR TUBE.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 19, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD MOTORHOME CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-444-3311. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

13complaints
0crashes
3fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Suspension (3), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Fuel system (2), Gasoline (2), Body / structure (2).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (8)

03/25/2010 · Vehicle Speed Control · fire
1995 FORD F- SUPERDUTY ROLLBACK BURNT UP WHILE SITTING IN FRONT OF SHOP. BURNT FRONT OF BUILDING AND A CUSTOMER CAR.

02/29/2008 · Vehicle Speed Control · fire
MY FORD F-350 WITH CREWCAB AND DUELLYS AND POWER STROKE 7.3 DIESEL ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER SITTING IDLE FOR 3 DAYS. EVERY FORD MECHANIC SAYS CRUISE CONTROL ON DIESELS AND GAS ENGINES ARE 100% INTERCHANGEABLE. *TR

10/05/2004 · Fuel system
FUEL PUMP FAILURE. *BF THE CONSUMERS FATHER EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT. THE ENGINE ALSO HAD RUN ROUGH. (1996 COACHMAN MOTOR COACH ON A FORD SUPERDUTY CHASSIS) *SC

09/18/2003 · Electrical system · fire
THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION BOX PRIMARY TO THE FUSE BOX ON MY 1995 FORD SUPER DUTY WITH 7.3 TURBO DIESEL CAUGHT FIRE. THE BOX MELTED THE BIG RED WIRE, WHICH WAS THE CAUSE . I AM NOT THE FIRST PERSON THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM. NOW I HAVE NO DASH LIGHTS AND MY DIMMER SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. SHOULD THERE BE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM? *JB

02/03/2003 · Fuel system
OWNER OF MOTOR HOME HAD DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP THAT BROKE. MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPLACE/RECALL FUEL PUMP AND NO REPLACEMENT PUMPS AVAILABLE IN THE US. *TT

04/01/2001 · Body / structure
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

03/11/2000 · Brakes
TWO TIMES, ON ON 9/99 & THE RECENT ON 3/3/00, FIRST AT 9800 MILES AND THE 2ND. AT 28,236 MILES. SPEED AT FIRST WAS AT 55MPH. AND THE 2ND. TIME AT 65MPH. THIS IS A CLASS A MOTORHOME WITH A FORD F- SUPER DUTY CHASSIS WITH A 34FT. ITASCA BY WINNEBAGO ON IT. THE FIRST TIME I HIT A RAISED SPOT ON THE CEMENT HIGHWAY WITH THE LEFT FRONT TIRE, AND THE 2ND. TIME…

07/14/1999 · Equipment
A/C CLUTCH BELT ALSO CONTROLS POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES, BROKE CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN CONTROLLING VEHICLE. MJS

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