MYRModel Year Report

1994 Ford E-150

◆ Worse than typical
1994 Ford E-150
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:54:02.450Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford E-150 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 121 complaints 1994 1995: 71 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 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 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023
1994: 121 complaints
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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%

24% of complaints: service brakes — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17%

17% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control.

FIRE INJURY
STEERING 17%

17% of complaints: steering — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion) and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030422

DEFECTED STEERING BOLTS CRACKED CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, HITTING A CURB AT 15MPH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950223

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, 20231012

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 20 distinct reports on file, 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, 20031208

See attached document for complaint

NHTSA ODI report, 20241218

Also filed under ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 13%

13% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 16 distinct reports on file, 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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950417

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1994 — complaint volume: 121
R 19940511 — equipment

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.

Campaign 94V087000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940708 — interior lighting

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.

Campaign 94V128000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19961205 — PE (closed 19970429)

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

I 20050322 — EA (closed 20060802)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20060807 — vehicle speed control

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 05

Campaign 06V286000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080218 — vehicle speed control

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 MERCUR

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.

Campaign 08V051000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090831 — equipment adaptive/mobility

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 LIFT

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.

Campaign 09V298000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090831 — equipment adaptive/mobility

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 LI

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.

Campaign 09V297000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091027 — vehicle speed control

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 2002

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 CO

Campaign 09V399000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Ford E-150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V087000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V128000 (interior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V286000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V051000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V298000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V297000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V399000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ▲ 2001 ● 2000

WORST YEARS

◆ 1997 ◆ 1999 ● 1995

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.