1994 FORD L SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
15
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1994 FORD L SERIES
The 1994 FORD L SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY for this model year.
Recalls for the 1994 FORD L SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 FORD L SERIES, potentially affecting up to 575 vehicles.
Recall 97V150000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
| 575 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR BRAKE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES HAVE POOR WELD FUSION AT THE WELDED SEAMS IN THE RESERVOIRS. THIS COULD RESULT IN REPUTURE OF THE SEAM AND SUBSEQUENT RELEASE OF THE COMPRESSED AIR.
Consequence: RAPID RELEASE OF THE COMPRESSED AIR CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE CAB FLOOR OR SURROUNDING COMPONENTS AND COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. LOSS OF PRESSURE FROM THE PRIMARY RESERVOIR WOULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF AIR SUPPLY TO THE FRONT BRAKES INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR BRAKE RESERVOIRS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 FORD L SERIES
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 FORD L SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 1994 FORD L SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 FORD L SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 FORD L SERIES
FORD MOTOR COMPANY has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1994 FORD L SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
BC3201970214 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
HENDRICKSON AIR RIDE SUSPENSION WITH TRANSVERSE MOUNTED TORQUE RODS- THE FLAT WASHERS USED ON THE ROD TO AXLE ATTATCHING BOLT MAY DEFORM. *TW
97117 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
HEATER- LACK OF HEAT IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FD1060 ENGINE- COOLING SYSTEM- ENGINE DOES NOT REACH OPERATING TEMPERATURE- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FD1060 ENGINE. *JD
962623 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING - LACK OF COOLING - COMPRESSOR-TO-CONDENSER LINE RUBS ON HOOD INSULATION SPRING - LS AND LTS MODELS WITH CAT 3406E ENGINE BUILT FROM 11/29/93. *TW
96729 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE BACK PANEL OF THE CAB MAY CRACK. THE CRACKING OCCURS AT THE SPOT WELDS ON THE TOP LH SIDE OF THE BACK PANEL, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR FAIRINGS. *TT
951918 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DRIVESHAFT IMBALANCE WHEN OPERATED AT HIGH ROAD SPEEDS. THIS IMBALANCE CAN RESULT IN A CRACK IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER HOUSING OF THE TRANSMISSION AND/OR DRIVESHAFT TWISTING. THE DRIVESHAFT IMBALANCE OCCURS WHEN TRANSMISSION TORQUING FORCES BEND THE SHAFT WHEN IN OVERDRIVE RPM. THE DRIVESHAFT BENDING CAN...
951712 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
REDUCED POWER-LOSS OF TURBOCHARGER BOOST-CHARGE AIR TUBING CHAFING ON GENERATOR BRACKET-DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES. ENGINE-DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60- CHARGE AIR TUBING CHAFING ON GENERATOR BRACKET. *SD
951516 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM
BRAKES-REAR-RE-INDEX REAR/REAR BRAKE CHAMBER OR ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE WITH DSO ASPHALT SPREADER OPTION-TANDEM AXLE VEHICLES USED IN ASPHALT SPREADER APPLICATIONS.*SD
95914 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
UNKNOWN
BC4197950401 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VEHICLES WITH DETROIT SERIES 60 DOEC-III ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR CONCERN. *TW
BC2890950401 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR CONCERNS. *TW
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 FORD L SERIES
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1994 FORD L SERIES.
Other Model Years of the FORD L SERIES
- 1989 FORD L SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1990 FORD L SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1991 FORD L SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1992 FORD L SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1993 FORD L SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1994 FORD L SERIES (current)
- 1995 FORD L SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1996 FORD L SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1997 FORD L SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1998 FORD L SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1999 FORD L SERIES — 0 complaints
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