- The problem
- Ferrari is recalling certain model year 1995 through 1999 ferrari 355 and 355 f1 vehicles. Independent automobile repair facilities may have improperly installed certain screw clamps that are located in close proximity to the fuel lines and that fasten the water sleeve to the thermostat connection. The improper installation of these screw clamps may damage the fuel supply pipes.
- The risk
- Fluid could leak into the engine compartment, causing smoke and, in some circumstances, a fire, rendering the vehicle inoperable and possibly resulting in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new fuel divider block, which will serve to provide a greater distance between these screw clamps and the fuel lines. This will eliminate the possibility of any damage to the fuel supply pipes which could cause fluid leakage. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on december 16, 2009. Owners may contact ferrari at 1-201-816-2600.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Ferrari F355 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1995 Ferrari F355 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1). It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in November 2009 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings. For comparison, the 1996 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical F355 year, for its age
#276 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 Ferrari F355 problems
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1995 Ferrari F355 recalls 6
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles fitted with dual fuel pumps. The fuel injection line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut attaching the lines is tightened excessively.
- The risk
- If the fuel line fractures, fuel leakage can occur. If an ignition source is present, a fire could occur.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the fuel injection lines that have aluminum nuts and replace with new lines containing steel attaching nuts.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles fitted with single fuel pumps. The fuel injection line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut attaching the lines is tightened excessively.
- The risk
- If the fuel line fractures, fuel leakage can occur. If an ignition source is present, a fire could occur.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the fuel injection lines that have aluminum nuts and replace with new lines containing steel attaching nuts.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with dual fuel pumps. The fuel supply line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut atttaching the lines is tightened excessively. Hairline cracks on the fuel injector rail also exists.
- The risk
- This condition can result in leakage of fuel from the fractured line. If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the fuel fuel injection lines and two rails that us aluminum nuts and replace the lines and rails with steel nuts.
- The problem
- The passenger side seat belt mechanism which is fitted with the child safety seat locking mechanism was fitted on the driver side and the driver's side seat belt mechanism without the locking mechanism fitted on the passenger side.
- The risk
- The seat belt mechanism (without the locking device) may not lock fast enough and could allow excessive movement of the child safety seat in the event of an accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the seat belt mechanisms to determine whether they have been installed on the proper side of the vehicle and, if necessary, dismount and remount the mechanisms on the correct side.
- The problem
- Defective left steering rack mounting supports were improperly heat treated resulting in the possible fracturing of the support.
- The risk
- If the steering rack fractures, loss of vehicle control can occur increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the left steering rack mounting support with a new support which has been properly heat treated.
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2 complaints about the 1995 Ferrari F355
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
This particular car (approx. 3800 Manufactured) utilizes a seat position switch (potentiometer #64978300) that makes sure that the seat is clear of the folding convertible top frame when it folds into the passenger compartment. There is one switch on each seat. When lowering my convertible top, the switch failed and the convertible top folded onto a seat mounted seat belt bracket as the seat failed to clear out of the way. The convertible roof frame began to buckle under hydraulic pressure as it scissored the...
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bracket. Fortunately I caught it in time. This activity occurred inches from the left side of my head and I can only speculate that either the roof frame would have jumped off the belt bracket or the pivot pin on the frame could have potentially broken possibly causing a head injury. I will never know the exact outcome as letting this process continue could do well over $10,000 in damage to the vehicle. In my opinion, this part is over-engineered and under-manufactured. They are prone to fail and the previous owner of my car had to replace the passenger side switch at eleven years. Unfortunately, this part is no longer available anywhere on this planet and if you consult the internet, you will discover a community of owners who are attempting "make-shift" repairs or defeating the system entirely. This is far from safe. I initiated contact with ferrari on 9/1/2017 and my last contact was 11/7/17. I did not ask them to accept financial responsibility for repairing this hazard, I merely suggested they find a way to source the part. I believe a repair could be as simple as 3d printing an internal part. Their initial interest has turned to nine months of silence. Now I turn to you to hold ferrari responsible. As it was their engineers that decided to incorporate a seat memory switch into a safety system, let them find a solution. A hazard exists.
Airbag ecu failure in 1995 ferrari f355gts. Airbag ecu failed during a normal start cycle. Conversations with other f355 and other model ferrari owners confirm this is common failure. Suspicion is that the airbag ecu fails when system voltage drops during cranking. Airbag ecu should be robust to survive normal use and operation. *Tr
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Does the 1995 Ferrari F355 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 1995 Ferrari F355: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (November 2009); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (April 1998); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (March 1998); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (September 1997) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ferrari F355?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1).
How many complaints has the 1995 Ferrari F355 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 22, 2010 and the latest on July 23, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 Ferrari F355 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 37 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Ferrari F355 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ferrari F355 years have the most complaints?
1995 (2), 1996 (2), 1998 (2). See every Ferrari F355 year compared.
What should I do if my 1995 Ferrari F355 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data