1994 FORD F SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 FORD F SERIES
The 1994 FORD F SERIES has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (2 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints), and Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1994 FORD F SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 FORD F SERIES, potentially affecting up to 240,000 vehicles.
Recall 96I003000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
| 240,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT CAN DETACH FROM THE ENGINE PULLEYS DURING CERTAIN ENGINE OPERATIONS. THE DIESEL ENGINE CAN CAUSE THE BELTS TO STRETCH IN EXCESS OF THE TENSIONER CAPACITY AND THE BELT...
Consequence: BELT FAILURES CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND THE LOSS OF BRAKE ASSIST ONCE THE VACUUM RESERVOIR IS DEPLETED. ALSO FEAD BELT FAILURE POSES A RISK OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IF IT RESULTS IN THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE RUPTURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TENSIONER, DRIVE BELT, BELT GUIDE AND AN IMPROVED IDLER PULLEY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 FORD F SERIES
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 FORD F SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FORD F 150 PICK-UP CAUGHT ON FIRE AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00 A.M., AFTER HAVING BEEN PARKED SINCE 4:30 P.M. THE EVENING BEFORE. IT BURNED COMPLETELY UP BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EVEN ARRIVED. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. FORD STATED THAT THE CONTACT WAS SENT A RECALL NOTICE FOR CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. AS A RESULT, THE SIDING OF THE HOUSE WAS BURNED. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 160,000.AK
REQUIRED TO PURCHASE & HAVE THREE (3) CLOCK SPRING/WIRING HARNESS ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTROL (1) CRUISE CONTROL (2) HORN (3) AIRBAG (4) SHORTED OUT IGNITION KEY ASSY IN THE LAST FOUR (4) YEARS.
AT 12:37 PM ON 2/3/05, 1994 FORD F150 P/U CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AT RESIDENCE. VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN STARTED OR DRIVEN FOR TWO DAYS. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY OF RESIDENCE. VEHICLE WAS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, AND HAD REGULAR MAINTENCE PERFORMED ON IT. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS AND WAS THE ONLY TRANSPORTION I HAD. THERE WAS NEVER A RECALL NOTICE MAILED TO MY HOME ADDRESS FROM FORD CONCERNING THIS MATTER.
MY 1994 FORD F-150 CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IT WAS PARKED AT MY PLACE OF WORK.I NOTICED THE SMOKE AND WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH IT BEFORE CAUSING MUCH DAMAGE. THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH YOU PEOPLE ARE NOW INVESTIGATING. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT YOU ARE ONLY INVESTIGATING YEARS 1995 AND NEWER YET MY VEHICLE IS A 1994. YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER EXPANDING YOUR INVESTIGATION TO INCLUDE OLDER MODELS OF THE F-150.
View all Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1994 FORD F SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 FORD F SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 FORD F SERIES
Ford Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1994 FORD F SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
98217 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
EXPERIENCING FLUID ON BRAKE SHOES AND REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK. *YC
BC0255970201 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
4X4 FRONT AXLE IS LEAKING THROUGH THE VENT TUBE. *JD
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 FORD F SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F SERIES
- 1989 FORD F SERIES — 3 complaints
- 1990 FORD F SERIES — 2 complaints
- 1991 FORD F SERIES — 7 complaints
- 1992 FORD F SERIES — 3 complaints
- 1993 FORD F SERIES — 7 complaints
- 1994 FORD F SERIES (current)
- 1995 FORD F SERIES — 20 complaints
- 1996 FORD F SERIES — 17 complaints
- 1997 FORD F SERIES — 55 complaints
- 1998 FORD F SERIES — 32 complaints
- 1999 FORD F SERIES — 44 complaints
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