1994 Show Trucks Ford E150Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1994 Show Trucks Ford E150, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 4, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Show Trucks Ford E150 has problems

1 complaint 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 train10

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

1 recall

1994 Show Trucks Ford E150 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

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 94V-191 · Oct 31, 1994 · 68 vehicles

Risk. THE SHORTED BATTERY CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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 Show Trucks.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other Ford E150 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 Ford E150 median. How we score

'94
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Ford E150 owners report

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

WE HAVE HAD THE AWD MALFUCTION LIGHT COME ON OUR CAR FOR ABOUT 3 WINTERS. IT ONLY HAPPENS IN THE WINTER, NEVER IN THE SUMMER. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT WHEN THAT LIGHT IS ON, I DO NOT HAVE AWD ACTIVATED. I CAN SEE A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE, I JUST WANT MY CAR TO WORK RIGHT. *TR
Complaint 10442458 · Jan 4, 2012 · 65,000 miles

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