1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS
The 1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS, potentially affecting up to 106 vehicles.
Recall 93V194000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
| 106 vehicles affected
Defect: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION FORCE FOR A FOOT OPERATED CONTROL SYSTEM SHOULD NOT EXCEED 125 POUNDS TO HOLD THE VEHICLE ON A 30% GRADE. INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL AND A WIRE HARNESS MAY INCREASE THE NEEDED PEDAL FORCE TO GREATER THAN 125 POUNDS TO SET THE PARKING...
Consequence: THE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE FOOT PEDAL AND THE WIREHARNESS MAY NOT ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO FULLY SET. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THEVEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, IT MAY ROLL, CAUSING A CRASH.
Remedy: FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURERS WILL BE INFORMED OF THIS CONDITION AND PROVIDED WITH PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS NECESSARY TO CORRECT THIS SITUATION.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE PRESS FIT WHERE THE PIVOT SHAFT RUNS THROUGH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM HAD LOOSENED ALLOWING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM AND PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO MOVE LATERALLY RESULTING IN ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK CAUSING SPEED TO CLIMB TO 75 MPH BEFORE CORRECTING.
FUEL HOSE CRACKED. *SD
Safety Rating for the 1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD SCHOOL BUS
- 1989 FORD SCHOOL BUS — 3 complaints
- 1990 FORD SCHOOL BUS — 0 complaints
- 1991 FORD SCHOOL BUS — 1 complaint
- 1994 FORD SCHOOL BUS (current)
- 1995 FORD SCHOOL BUS — 5 complaints
- 1997 FORD SCHOOL BUS — 1 complaint
- 1998 FORD SCHOOL BUS — 1 complaint
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