MYRModel Year Report

1994 Ford E-250

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1994 Ford E-250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:00.686Z

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 14 complaints 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 11 complaints 1994 11 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 20 complaints 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 31 complaints 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 18 complaints 2002: 17 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2004: 8 complaints 2005: 11 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints 2012: 8 complaints 2013: 11 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 1 complaint 2017: 2 complaints 2022: 1 complaint 2022 2023: 0 complaints
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 11 complaints 1994 11 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 20 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 31 complaints 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2002: 17 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints 2012: 8 complaints 2012 2013: 11 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 1 complaint 2016 2017: 2 complaints 2022: 1 complaint 2022 2023: 0 complaints
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 11 complaints 1994 11 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 20 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 31 complaints 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2002: 17 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints 2012: 8 complaints 2012 2013: 11 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 1 complaint 2016 2017: 2 complaints 2022: 1 complaint 2022 2023: 0 complaints

1994: 11 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19901
19918
199214
19937
199411
199515
199620
199724
199816
199931
200018
200118
200217
200317
20048
200511
200611
20076
20086
20092
20109
20116
20128
201311
20147
20150
20161
20172
20221
20230

Known problem areas

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

6 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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Rear ABS module failed. Causing over pressurization of front brakes resulting in passenger side brake hose separation. So no rear or front brakes! Thank god it happened near my driveway otherwise people could die.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-11

Tires

1 of 11 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Steering

1 of 11 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing arm.

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Front left wheel fell off, upper spindle bolt broke. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-12-07

Power train

1 of 11 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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Tl* the contact owns a 1994 Ford E250. The transmission slips gears when driving between 0-55 MPH. Also when driving up- hill or down- hill, the transmission will shift into neutral. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five times for inspection.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-11-16

Latches/locks/linkages

1 of 11 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

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Our 1994 15 passenger Ford VAN right side van door has the standard lock knob which can be played with by occupant. If the knob is screwed off , the connecting locking mechanism will drop into the door behind the interior panel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-18

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1995-03-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-05-28 Failure of serpentine belt
  2. R
    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…

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  3. R
    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.

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  4. R
    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-250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V286000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 09V399000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 Ford E-250 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Ford E-250?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Ford E-250 have?
3 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.