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1994 Ford EconolineProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 124 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Econoline, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.9× the Econoline median · #1 of 18 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints12426 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage40kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 27, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Ford Econoline has problems

124 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic292
Engine and engine cooling143
Vehicle speed control134
Steering130
Electrical system115
Fuel system, gasoline100
Seat belts90
Wheels85
Air bags85
11 other systems363

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1994 Ford Econoline recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Recall 08V-051 · Feb 4, 2008 · 225,000 vehicles

Risk. AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Interior lighting

Recall 94V-128 · Jul 11, 1994 · 6,088 vehicles

Risk. THE OVERHEATING AND FIRES CAUSED BY THE NEON TRANSFORMER CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LIGHTBEAM ASSEMBLY, THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Parking brake: conventional

Recall 93V-194 · Nov 23, 1993 · 106 vehicles

Risk. THE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE FOOT PEDAL AND THE WIREHARNESS MAY NOT ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO FULLY SET.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other Econoline year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Econoline median. How we score

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  • Caution
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NHTSA crash tests

1994 Ford Econoline safety ratings

1994 Ford Econoline in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Ford Econoline, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESEA05005 · closed Aug 2, 2006
    Led to recall 08V-025
  2. TRNS OIL COOLER LINE FAILSPE94087 · closed Mar 31, 1995
    No recall
  3. SEPARATION OF STEERING GEAR FROM FRAMEPE96024 · closed Jul 18, 1996
    No recall
In owners' words

What Econoline owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

STEERING COLUMN: ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME, AIRBAG LIGHT BLINKS IN A PATTERN, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL QUIT WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. TRANSMISSION: TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS IN THE HIGHER GEARS.*AK
Complaint 10086751 · Aug 12, 2004 · 40,000 miles
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THEY WILL SHUDDER, AND PULSATE. REPLACED ROTORS BECAUSE THEY WERE WARPED. VEHICLE WAS HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS AGAIN. THIS TIME CONSUMER COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. REPLACED CALIPERS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR BRAKES WITHIN WARRANTY…
Complaint 896721 · Sep 24, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH AND WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL, BRAKES STARTED MAKING NOISE, LIKE METAL TO METAL GRINDING. *AK
Complaint 861925 · May 15, 2000

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