1994 Ford F-250

● Typical for this model
1994 Ford F-250
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:03:04.809Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 130 complaints 1994: 123 complaints 1994 1995: 184 complaints 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2004 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 195 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2014: 142 complaints 2014 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2022
1994: 123 complaints
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YearComplaints
198911
19904
1991107
1992119
1993130
1994123
1995184
1996176
1997304
199856
1999581
2000326
2001220
2002156
2003116
2004153
2005144
2006221
200760
2008195
200954
201073
2011248
2012266
201395
2014142
2015273
2016275
20171082
2018382
20191151
2020253
2021158
2022116

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE THERE WAS A SHORT WITHIN THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WIRE. CONSUMER REPLACED THE SWITCH AT COST OF $20.00. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050131

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 8 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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WHILE SITTING IN PARK POSITION TRUCK BEGAN TO ROLL AND ROLLED OVER AN ENBANKMENT AND WAS TOTALED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950905

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19930826 — air bags

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.

Campaign 93V155000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19931217 — air bags

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.

Campaign 93V184000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940218 — structure

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.

Campaign 94V018000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940715 — electrical system

IN A HEAVILY LOADED VEHICLE, WHILE IN THE CRUISE CONTROL MODE, THE THROTTLE MAY NOT REDUCE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE LOAD ON THE ENGINE IS DECREASED (SUCH AS WHEN THE VEHICLE CRESTS A HILL.) THIS CAN RESUL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.

Campaign 94V101000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19941118 — PE (closed 19950331)

TRNS OIL COOLER LINE FAILS

R 19941216 — parking brake

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 W

Campaign 94V169001 — check if this car was fixed

I 19950331 — EA (closed 19960528)

FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT

R 19960529 — seats

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 RESULT

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 HA

Campaign 96V064000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19960823 — PE (closed 19970127)

SEPARATED FRONT SUSPENSION

I 19980318 — RQ (closed 20000815)

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

R 20010604 — tires

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 WILDERN

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.

Campaign 01X001000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050322 — EA (closed 20060802)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20050912 — vehicle speed control

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 CONTRO

Campaign 05V388000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

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 N

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.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Ford F-250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V155000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V184000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V018000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V101000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V169001 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V064000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01X001000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V388000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V286000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Ford F-250 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Ford F-250 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Ford F-250?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 9% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Ford F-250 have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.