MYRModel Year Report

1994 Ford F-150

● Typical for this model
1994 Ford F-150
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
700
Recalls
13

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 2 complaints 1984 1987: 2 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1991: 306 complaints 1992: 479 complaints 1993: 588 complaints 1994: 700 complaints 1994 700 1995: 626 complaints 1996: 324 complaints 1997: 2,758 complaints 1998: 1,381 complaints 1999: 1,044 complaints 2000: 1,076 complaints 2001: 1,236 complaints 2002: 821 complaints 2002 2003: 423 complaints 2004: 2,029 complaints 2005: 1,112 complaints 2006: 585 complaints 2007: 488 complaints 2007 2008: 369 complaints 2009: 324 complaints 2010: 843 complaints 2011: 2,188 complaints 2012: 1,781 complaints 2012 2013: 2,987 complaints 2014: 1,532 complaints 2015: 1,711 complaints 2016: 2,054 complaints 2017: 1,438 complaints 2017 2018: 2,307 complaints 2019: 1,325 complaints 2020: 732 complaints 2021: 1,014 complaints 2022: 592 complaints 2022 2023: 408 complaints 2024: 191 complaints 2025: 105 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
1984: 2 complaints 1984 1987: 2 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1990 1991: 306 complaints 1992: 479 complaints 1993: 588 complaints 1994: 700 complaints 1994 700 1995: 626 complaints 1996: 324 complaints 1997: 2,758 complaints 1998: 1,381 complaints 1999: 1,044 complaints 1999 2000: 1,076 complaints 2001: 1,236 complaints 2002: 821 complaints 2002 2003: 423 complaints 2004: 2,029 complaints 2005: 1,112 complaints 2005 2006: 585 complaints 2007: 488 complaints 2008: 369 complaints 2008 2009: 324 complaints 2010: 843 complaints 2011: 2,188 complaints 2011 2012: 1,781 complaints 2013: 2,987 complaints 2014: 1,532 complaints 2014 2015: 1,711 complaints 2016: 2,054 complaints 2017: 1,438 complaints 2017 2018: 2,307 complaints 2019: 1,325 complaints 2020: 732 complaints 2020 2021: 1,014 complaints 2022: 592 complaints 2023: 408 complaints 2023 2024: 191 complaints 2025: 105 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026 2027: 0 complaints
1984: 2 complaints 1984 1987: 2 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 21 complaints 1991: 306 complaints 1991 1992: 479 complaints 1993: 588 complaints 1994: 700 complaints 1994 700 1995: 626 complaints 1996: 324 complaints 1997: 2,758 complaints 1997 1998: 1,381 complaints 1999: 1,044 complaints 1999 2000: 1,076 complaints 2001: 1,236 complaints 2001 2002: 821 complaints 2003: 423 complaints 2003 2004: 2,029 complaints 2005: 1,112 complaints 2005 2006: 585 complaints 2007: 488 complaints 2007 2008: 369 complaints 2009: 324 complaints 2009 2010: 843 complaints 2011: 2,188 complaints 2011 2012: 1,781 complaints 2013: 2,987 complaints 2013 2014: 1,532 complaints 2015: 1,711 complaints 2015 2016: 2,054 complaints 2017: 1,438 complaints 2017 2018: 2,307 complaints 2019: 1,325 complaints 2019 2020: 732 complaints 2021: 1,014 complaints 2021 2022: 592 complaints 2023: 408 complaints 2023 2024: 191 complaints 2025: 105 complaints 2025 2026: 10 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027

1994: 700 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19842
19872
198914
199021
1991306
1992479
1993588
1994700
1995626
1996324
19972,758
19981,381
19991,044
20001,076
20011,236
2002821
2003423
20042,029
20051,112
2006585
2007488
2008369
2009324
2010843
20112,188
20121,781
20132,987
20141,532
20151,711
20162,054
20171,438
20182,307
20191,325
2020732
20211,014
2022592
2023408
2024191
2025105
202610
20270

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

26% · 185 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Fuel system, gasoline

15% · 108 reports

Most commonly citing selector devices and tank assembly.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Air bags

14% · 96 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-03

A semi truck failed to yield the right away which caused an accident. The location and type of impact was described as "T boned" . The drivers side air bag did not deploy.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-30

Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 48 MPH, 12:00 on front bumper, airbag failed to deploy. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-01

Electrical system

13% · 90 reports

Most commonly citing horn and front underhood.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Truck just went up in flames ,next to my house. Started on drivers side and burnt from seats to the front bumper burning the windshield dash and the engine. Total loose.the truck was parked and not running.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-21

Also filed under Engine and structure

Vehicle speed control

11% · 77 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control and linkages.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

13 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    1993-08-26Air bags93V155000 The design of the air bag diagnostic monitor causes the driver's side air bag to deploy when the passenger door is slammed while the ignition key is turned to the start position.

    Remedy: Install a redesigned air bag diagnostic monitor.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1993-12-17Air bags93V184000 These vehicles were built with nonfunctional air bag diagnostic modules intended for certain vehicles over 8,500 bls. Gvwr.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, install the correct air bag diagnostic module.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1994-02-18Structure94V018000 The u-clip style nuts that retain the front bumpers to the front bumper inner arms can fracture.

    Remedy: Inspection and replacement of the four u-clip nuts and the associated bolts.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1994-12-16Parking brake94V169001 The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.

    Remedy: A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake…

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    1996-05-29Seats96V064000 The wire harness for the power lumbar feature on the seat is underneath the front seat cushion support wires. The support wires on the driver seat can contact and damage the insulation harness…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seats on the affected vehicles. If no damage is found, the driver seat wire harness will be covered with a protective convolute tubing, wrapped with electrical tape and the…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-08-19Seats96E010000 The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and…

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    1998-03-18Recall queryClosed 2000-08-15 Inadvertent air bag deployment
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    2000-08-26Tires00T005000 Tire description: firestone wilderness at, size P235/75R15, produced at the decatur, Illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx ii tires, size P235/75R15. Operation of these…

    Remedy: The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on August 29, 2001. However, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance.

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    2001-06-04Tires01X001000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Equipment description: Ford is replacing all firestone…

    Remedy: The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on March 31, 2002. However, customers can contact Ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.Ford.com for possible assistance.

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    2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
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    2005-09-12Vehicle speed control05V388000 On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

    Remedy: By letter dated September 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…

    Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

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    2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are…

    Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

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Buy-smart checklist

1994 Ford F-150 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 185 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 108 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 96 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V155000 · Air bags
  • Recall 93V184000 · Air bags
  • Recall 94V018000 · Structure
  • Recall 94V169001 · Parking brake
  • Recall 96V064000 · Seats
  • Recall 96E010000 · Seats
  • Recall 00T005000 · Tires
  • Recall 01X001000 · Tires
  • Recall 05V388000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 1994 Ford F-150 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Ford F-150 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Ford F-150?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Ford F-150 have?
13 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.