MYRModel Year Report

1994 Ford E-150

◆ Worse than typical
1994 Ford E-150
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:23.671Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
121
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1994: 121 complaints 1994 121 1995: 71 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1991 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1994: 121 complaints 1994 121 1995: 71 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 1999 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints 2023
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1991 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1994: 121 complaints 1994 121 1995: 71 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 1999 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints 2023

1994: 121 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19891
19902
199115
199264
199371
1994121
199571
199659
1997102
199860
199983
200050
200137
200228
200321
200433
200516
200616
200712
200811
20097
201010
201123
201212
201319
20146
20158
20168
20170
20211
20230

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

24% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

Vehicle speed control

17% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

FIREINJURY

Steering

17% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion) and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The vehicle lost power steering and brakes when a left turn was made. Which was as a result of steering box failure. Also the vehicle caught on fire and the consumer was injured.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-22

Defected steering bolts cracked causing loss of vehicle control, hitting a curb at 15MPH. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-23

The contact owns a 1994 Ford E-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated she heard an unusual noise that sounded like something broke.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-12

Engine and engine cooling

17% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and emission control.

FIRE
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While driving on Ohio turnpike vehicle caught on fire.*mr the consumer was informed over the radio by another driver that the vehicle was smoking.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-08

See attached document for complaint

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-18

Also filed under Engine

Fuel system, gasoline

13% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and filler pipe and cap.

FIRE
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Static discharge caused gas flames to ignite from gas tank, resulting in a fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-17

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1994Complaint volume 121 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1994-05-11Equipment94V087000 The manufacturer's certification label and/or the driver air bag advisory label may be missing from the vehicles, which does not conform to the requirements of 49 cfr 567.

    Remedy: The labels will be furnished to owner's for installation on the vehicles.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1994-07-08Interior lighting94V128000 The transformer used to power the neon center lightbeam can overheat and catch on fire.

    Remedy: Mark iii dealers will modify the assemblies to eliminate the neon lighting fixture in the vehicle and replace it with incandescent lights operating directly from the vehicle 12-volt battery.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1996-12-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-04-29 Loss of steering control
  5. I
    2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
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    2006-08-07Vehicle speed control06V286000 On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. (Note: also see recalls…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2008-02-18Vehicle speed control08V051000 Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 Econoline, my 1993-1995 Taurus SHO, my 1992-1998 Crown Victoria, my 1993 Bronco, F-Series, my 1995-1997 F-Series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on February 18, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-08-31Equipment adaptive/mobility09V298000 R&r mobility is recalling 7 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, "Platform…

    Remedy: R&r mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

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    2009-08-31Equipment adaptive/mobility09V297000 R&r mobility is recalling 7 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lift. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 404, "Platform…

    Remedy: R&r mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (Please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-10-27Vehicle speed control09V399000 Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 Windstar, 2000-2003 Excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 F-250 SD through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 E-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 Explorer, 1997 and…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Ford E-150 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 29 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 21 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V087000 · Equipment
  • Recall 94V128000 · Interior lighting
  • Recall 06V286000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 09V298000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 09V297000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 09V399000 · Vehicle speed control
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FAQ

Is the 1994 Ford E-150 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Ford E-150 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Ford E-150?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Ford E-150 have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.