1994 Ford E-350
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.
- Complaints
- 51
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1994
Opened by NHTSA
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
1994: 51 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 43 |
| 1994 | 51 |
| 1995 | 69 |
| 1996 | 50 |
| 1997 | 79 |
| 1998 | 63 |
| 1999 | 72 |
| 2000 | 59 |
| 2001 | 52 |
| 2002 | 53 |
| 2003 | 46 |
| 2004 | 46 |
| 2005 | 55 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 39 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
33% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
20% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing cooling system and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
Show complaint excerpts
1994 E350 caught on fire. *ts a mechanic told the consumer the truck had a bad water pump and that was the cause of the fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-12-08
Vehicle fire, causing injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-31
Exhaust manifold failed due to excessive heat and the type of material used, the consumer is requesting that the manufacturer pay for at least half the bill for the failed component.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-25
Power train
14% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.
Tires
12% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt.
Suspension
8% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing rear and upper ball joint.
Show complaint excerpts
Steering pulled left, causing accident. (New Jersey state police report)
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-08-15
Vehicle skid, became uncontrollable, causing vehicle to roll over in accident, causing injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-19
Actually the complaint is in regard to a near miss condition while driviing my 1994 damon ultrasport (Ford E350) motor home.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-10
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1994-01-21Parking brake93V194000 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…
Remedy: Final stage manufacturers will be informed of this condition and provided with parts and instructions necessary to correct this situation.
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1995-03-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-05-28 Failure of serpentine belt
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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…
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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.
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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…
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2014-04-10Equipment adaptive/mobility14V197000 Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply, Inc. (Cummings) is recalling various model year 1994-2011 Ford and Chevrolet vans equipped with Braun NCL-2, and NVL-2 wheel chair lifts manufactured November 20, 2006, through September 10, 2010.
Remedy: Braun Corporation notified all the vehicle owners, and Cummings Mobility replaced the recalled parts with new parts, free of charge. The recall was completed as of April 10, 2014. Owners may contact Cummings customer service at 1-800-639-5438.
Buy-smart checklist
1994 Ford E-350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93V194000 · Parking brake
- Recall 06V286000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 09V399000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 14V197000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
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- Is the 1994 Ford E-350 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Ford E-350 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1994 Ford E-350?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1994 Ford E-350 have?
- 5 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.