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1994 Ford F-250Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 123 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford F-250, most often about the power train. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.2× the F-250 median · #13 of 31 years by complaints
Safety recalls8Free fix at dealersOwner complaints12330 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem23Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Ford F-250 has problems

123 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
Power train233
Service brakes, hydraulic236
Engine and engine cooling184
Suspension140
Vehicle speed control139
Electrical system128
Fuel system, gasoline120
Tires40
Visibility40
7 other systems152

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

8 recalls

1994 Ford F-250 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

Seats

Recall 96V-064 · Apr 16, 1996 · 31,000 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: OVER HEATING OF THE SUPPORT WIRES COULD RESULT, AND MELTING, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLE IGNTION OF THE SURROUNDING MATERIALS COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 4 more recalls
–no report yet

Body: bumpers

Recall 94V-018 · Jan 2, 1994 · 370,000 vehicles

Risk. IF ONE OF THE U-CLIP NUTS FRACTURES, THE BUMPER WILL LOOSEN AND RATTLE CAUSING FRACTURE OF THE REMAINING U-CLIP NUTS, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BUMPER…

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 F-250 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 F-250 median. How we score

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5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Ford F-250, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESEA05005 · closed Aug 2, 2006
    Led to recall 08V-025
  2. FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELTEA95012 · closed May 28, 1996
    Led to recall 96I003001
  3. TRNS OIL COOLER LINE FAILSPE94087 · closed Mar 31, 1995
    No recall
  4. SEPARATED FRONT SUSPENSIONPE96052 · closed Jan 27, 1997
    No recall
  5. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTRQ98006 · closed Aug 15, 2000
    Led to recall 93V-155
In owners' words

What F-250 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED PERFORMING POORLY. A LOUD NOTICE FOLLOWED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT LEFT AND RIGHT AXLE NEEDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO CORROSION. *NM *BF
Complaint 10111748 · Mar 28, 2005
TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND A CERTIFED MECHANIC PUT IN A REBUILD TRANSMISSION IN JUNE. NOW IN NOVEMBER TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AGAIN. VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS WHEN GOING UP A HILL, IT FELT LIKE IT JUMPING OUT OF GEAR.*AK
Complaint 875083 · Nov 16, 2000
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. FIRST TIME AT 127,000 AND SECOND TIME AT 195,000. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Complaint 873822 · Oct 25, 2000

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